Ronald Holmberg
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Ronald "Ronnie" E. Holmberg (born January 27, 1938) is a former American tennis player who competed during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He was ranked World No. 8 in 1959 and was ranked in the U.S. Top 10 for nine years. He is currently one of the USTA's select "Master Professionals" and devotes most of his time coaching, participating and directing charity events and clinics and other tennis related projects. [1] [2]
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Full name | Ronald Edward Holmberg |
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Country (sports) | United States |
Residence | Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York New Orleans, Louisiana |
Born | (1938-01-27) January 27, 1938 (age 86) Brooklyn, New York |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Turned pro | 1968 with WCT |
Retired | 1973 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Singles | |
Career record | 699–454 |
Career titles | 28 |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | QF (1961) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1964, 1966) |
US Open | SF (1959) |
Professional majors | |
US Pro | QF (1969) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 21–24 |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Wimbledon | QF (1960) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
US Open | SF (1962) with Jan Lehane |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | F (1957Ch) |
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