Bob Giltinan
Robert Gary Giltinan OAM (born 4 July 1949) is a former professional tennis player who was a grass court specialist. He won one singles title and two doubles titles over a twelve-year career spanning the introduction of the open era in 1968 to 1979. He reached a career-high ranking of World No. 16.
| Country (sports) | Australia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Born | 4 July 1949 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 66–95 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 16 (1974) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1977Dec) |
| French Open | 2R (1968, 1978) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1970, 1973, 1974, 1978) |
| US Open | 1R (1978) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 64–78 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1973) |
| French Open | 4R (1968) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1974) |
| US Open | 3R (1978) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1969) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (1973, 1977) |
| Councillor of Warringah Council for B Ward | |
| In office 13 September 2008 – 12 May 2016 | |
| Deputy Mayor of Warringah | |
| In office 23 October 2012 – 24 September 2013 | |
| Mayor | Michael Regan |
| Preceded by | Julie Sutton |
| Succeeded by | Sue Heins |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
Giltinan is a direct relative of notable Australian entrepreneur James Joseph Giltinan (J J Giltinan), who helped found the sport of rugby league football in Australia, and also what is now effectively the world championships for 18 ft skiff class yachts, the JJ Giltinan International Trophy, contested each year on Sydney Harbour.
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