Cliff Drysdale

Eric Clifford Drysdale (born 26 May 1941) is a South African former tennis player. After a career as a highly ranked professional player in the 1960s and early 1970s, he became a tennis announcer.

Cliff Drysdale
Drysdale in 2009
Full nameEric Clifford Drysdale
Country (sports) South Africa
ResidenceAustin, Texas, United States
Born (1941-05-26) 26 May 1941
Nelspruit, South Africa
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Turned pro1968 (amateur from 1962)
Retired1980
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
Int. Tennis HoF2013 (member page)
Official websitewww.cliffdrysdale.com
Singles
Career record685–345 (66.5%) in pre Open-Era & Open Era
Career titles23
Highest rankingNo. 4 (1965, Lance Tingay)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQF (1971)
French OpenSF (1965, 1966)
WimbledonSF (1965, 1966)
US OpenF (1965)
Other tournaments
WCT FinalsQF (1971, 1972, 1977)
Doubles
Career record189–160 (54.15%)
Career titles6
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (1971)
French Open3R (1973)
WimbledonSF (1974, 1977)
US OpenW (1972)
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