Butch Buchholz
Earl Henry "Butch" Buchholz, Jr. (born September 16, 1940) is a former professional tennis player from the United States who was one of the game's top players in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
| Full name | Earl Henry Buchholz, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Residence | Westport, Connecticut, US |
| Born | September 16, 1940 St. Louis, MO, US |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Turned pro | 1961 (amateur from 1954) |
| Retired | 1970 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Int. Tennis HoF | 2005 (member page) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 115–90 |
| Highest ranking | No. 5 (1960, Lance Tingay) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1969) |
| French Open | 2R (1969) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1960, 1968) |
| US Open | SF (1960) |
| Professional majors | |
| US Pro | W (1962) |
| Wembley Pro | SF (1962, 1963, 1965) |
| French Pro | SF (1965, 1966) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 14–15 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1968) |
| US Open | QF (1969) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (1959) |
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