Fred McNair

Frederick V. McNair IV (born July 22, 1950) is an American former professional tennis player who reached the world No. 1 doubles ranking in 1976. That year, he teamed up with Sherwood Stewart to capture the men's doubles titles at French Open, the German Open and the Masters. McNair was also a mixed doubles runner-up at the French Open in 1981, partnering Betty Stöve. In 1978, he was a member of the U.S. team that won the Davis Cup. In nine years on the professional tour, McNair won 16 doubles titles. His career-high singles ranking was world No. 67.

Fred McNair
Full nameFrederick V. McNair IV
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceMcLean, Virginia
Born (1950-07-22) July 22, 1950
Washington, D.C.
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Turned pro1973
PlaysRight-handed (one–handed backhand)
Singles
Career record70–156
Career titles4
Highest rankingNo. 79 (October 11, 1976)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1980)
French Open2R (1974, 1976)
Wimbledon3R (1977, 1978)
US Open3R (1976)
Doubles
Career record309–218
Career titles16
Highest rankingNo. 1 (1976)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (1980)
French OpenW (1976)
WimbledonQF (1978)
US OpenSF (1975)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour FinalsW (1976)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French OpenF (1981)
Wimbledon3R (1978, 1981)
US OpenQF (1977)
Medal record
Representing  United States
Summer Universiade
1970 TurinDoubles
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