Scott Carnahan
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Scott Carnahan (born October 24, 1953) is an American former professional tennis player.[1]
Quick Facts Country (sports), Born ...
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Born | (1953-10-24) October 24, 1953 (age 70) |
Singles | |
Career record | 6–16 |
Highest ranking | No. 193 (Dec 12, 1976) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1977) |
Wimbledon | 1R (1977) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 10–37 |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1977) |
French Open | 1R (1980) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1977) |
US Open | 2R (1978) |
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One of the fastest servers of his era, Carnahan entered in national serving competitions and was once recorded at 137 mph at a Tennis magazine sponsored event in Los Angeles.[2] He played collegiate tennis for UC Irvine, where he was a three-time singles All-American and the 1975 NCAA Division II doubles champion with Bob Wright.[3] On the professional tour, he featured in all four grand slam tournaments during his career and ranked in the world's top 200 for singles.[4]