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|country= {{flagicon|RSA|1928}} [[Republic of South Africa]]
|country= {{flagicon|RSA|1928}} [[Republic of South Africa]]
|residence= [[Irvine, California]], [[USA]]
|residence= [[Irvine, California]], USA
|datebirth= {{birth date and age|1954|09|11}}
|datebirth= {{birth date and age|1954|09|11}}
|placebirth= [[Vryburg]], [[South Africa]]
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|singlesrecord= 199–218
|singlesrecord= 199–218
|singlestitles= 2
|singlestitles= 2
|highestsinglesranking= 54 ([[15 December]] [[1975]])
|highestsinglesranking= 54 (December 15, 1975)
|AustralianOpenresult= 2R (1978, 1982)
|AustralianOpenresult= 2nd (1978, 1982)
|FrenchOpenresult= 3R (1977)
|FrenchOpenresult= 3rd (1977)
|Wimbledonresult= 4R (1973 - 1976)
|Wimbledonresult= 4th (1973 - 1976)
|USOpenresult= 4R (1980)
|USOpenresult= 4th (1980)
|doublesrecord= 210–191
|doublesrecord= 210–191
|doublestitles= 9
|doublestitles= 9
|highestdoublesranking= 20 ([[25 June]] [[1984]])
|highestdoublesranking= 20 (June 25, 1984)
|updated =[[10 June]] [[2008]]
|updated =June 10, 2008
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'''Bernard Mitton''', born [[9 November]] [[1954]] is a professional male [[tennis player]] in both [[Types of tennis match|singles and doubles]] from the [[Republic of South Africa]]. He was born in [[Vryburg]], South Africa.
'''Bernard Mitton''', born November 9, 1954 is a professional male [[tennis player]] in both [[Types of tennis match|singles and doubles]] from the [[Republic of South Africa]]. He was born in [[Vryburg]], South Africa.


Mitton reached his highest rank in singles at World No. 51 on [[15 December]] [[1975]], and in doubles of World No. 20 on [[25 June 25]] [[1984]]. His career record in singles in the [[ATP tour]] was 199–218, winning two titles. In doubles, he went 210–191, winning nine titles.
Bernard Mitton reached his highest rank in singles of #51 in the world, on December 15, 1975, and in doubles of #20 on June 25, 1984. His career record in singles in the [[ATP tour]] was 199–218, winning two titles. In doubles, he went 210–191, winning 9 titles.


His two title wins in singles were at [[Newport, Rhode Island]] in 1978 and [[San Jose, California]] in 1979. He was the runner-up in three tournaments: San Jose (1978), [[Adelaide]] (1979) and [[Johannesburg]] (1981).
His 2 title wins in singles include: [[Newport]] (1978) and [[San Jose, California|San Jose]] (1979), and he reached the finals in 3 tournaments: [[San Jose, California|San Jose]] (1978), [[Adelaide]] (1979) and [[Johannesburg]] (1981).


His nine title wins in doubles include: [[Auckland]] (1979); [[Stowe, Vermont]] and [[Cologne]] (1980); [[Richmond WCT]] (1981); Johannesburg (1981); [[Tampa]] (1981); [[Columbus, Ohio]] (1982); [[Ferrara]] (1983); and [[La Quinta, California]] (1984). He was the runner-up in eight tournaments: [[Sarasota, Florida]] (1978); [[North Conway, New Hampshire]] (1978); [[Rotterdam]] (1979); [[Maui, Hawaii]] (1982) [[Ancona]] (1982); [[Toulouse]] (1983); [[Florence]] (1984), and [[Queen's Club]] (1984).
His 9 title wins in doubles include: [[Auckland]] (1979); [[Stowe, Cologne]] (1980); [[Richmond WCT]] (1981); [[Johannesburg]] (1981); [[Tampa]] (1981); [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]] (1982); [[Ferrara]] (1983); and [[La Quinta]] (1984). He appeared as a finalist in 8 further tournaments: [[Sarasota]] (1978); [[North Conway]] (1978); [[Rotterdam]] (1979); [[Maui]] (1982) [[Ancona]] (1982); [[Toulouse]] (1983); [[Florence]] (1984), [[London / Queen's Club]] (1984).


Mitton had career wins over [[John McEnroe]], [[Jimmy Connors]], and [[Arthur Ashe]] in singles. Although he failed to reach the quarterfinals in any [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] tournament, he reached the fourth round on three separate occasions.
Mitton has career wins over [[McEnroe]], [[Jimmy Connors]], and [[Ashe]] in singles. Although he failed to reach the Quarter Finals in any of the [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]]s, he reached the 4th round on 3 separate occasions.


In his very first Grand Slam tournament in 1973, he reached the fourth round of [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]]before losing to Connors 6–3, 6–3, 6–2.
In his very first slam in 1973, he reached the 4th round of [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]], defeating: [[Andres Battad]]; [[Zan Guerry]]; [[Deon Zoubert]]; before losing to [[Jimmy Connors]] in straight sets, (3–6 3–6 2–6).


In 1976, he again reached the fourth round at Wimbledon, defeating former champion [[John Newcombe]] in the third round (3–6, 6–3, 9–7, 9–7) before falling to [[Raúl Ramírez]] (9–7, 3–6, 6–1, 6–1).
In 1976, he reached the fourth round again at [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]], defeating: [[Eric Deblicker]]; [[Sasha Menon]]; former champion [[John Newcombe]], (3–6 6–3 9–7 9–7); before falling to [[Raúl Ramírez]], (7–9 6–3 1–6 1–6).


In 1980, he reached the fourth round at the [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]], defeating [[José Luis Clerc]] in the first round (6–3, 6–2, 4–6, 2–6, 7–5) before finally losing to Connors (7–6, 6–4, 6–4).
In 1980, he reached the 4th Round at the [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]], defeating: [[José Luis Clerc]], (6–3 6–2 4–6 2–6 7–5); [[Juan-Carlos Ayala]]; [[Sammy Giammalva Jr]]; before finally losing to [[Jimmy Connors]] in straight sets, (6–7, 4–6, 4–6).


Mitton retired from the tour in 1984 and joined the [[Newport Beach Tennis Club]] as director of tennis. From 2000–2003, he was at Rancho San Clemente and is currently teaching at The Racket Club of [[Irvine, California]]. He has three children, Natalie, Brend and Olivia.
Mitton retired from the tour in 1984 and joined the [[Newport Beach Tennis Club]] as Director of Tennis. From 2000–2003 was at Rancho San Clemente and is currently teaching at The Racket Club of [[Irvine, California]]. He has three children, Natalie, Brend and Olivia.


==Singles titles==
==Singles titles==
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===Singles runner-ups (3)===
===Singles finalist (3)===

*1978: [[San Jose, California|San Jose]] (lost to [[Arthur Ashe]])
*1978: [[San Jose, California|San Jose]] (lost to [[Arthur Ashe]])
*1979: [[Adelaide]] (lost to [[Kim Warwick]])
*1979: [[Adelaide]] (lost to [[Kim Warwick]])
*1981: [[Johannesburg]] (lost to [[Kevin Curren]])
*1981: [[Johannesburg]] (lost to [[Kevin Curren]])


== Doubles titles (9)==
== Doubles Titles (9)==

*1979: [[Auckland]] (with [[?]])
*1979: [[Auckland]] (with [[?]])
*1980: [[Stowe, Cologne]] (with ?)
*1980: [[Stowe, Cologne]] (with ?)

Revision as of 13:49, 8 November 2008

Bernard Mitton
Country (sports)South Africa Republic of South Africa
ResidenceIrvine, California, USA
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Turned pro1973
PlaysRight-handed;
Prize money?
Singles
Career record199–218
Career titles2
Highest ranking54 (December 15, 1975)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2nd (1978, 1982)
French Open3rd (1977)
Wimbledon4th (1973 - 1976)
US Open4th (1980)
Doubles
Career record210–191
Career titles9
Highest ranking20 (June 25, 1984)
Last updated on: June 10, 2008.

Bernard Mitton, born November 9, 1954 is a professional male tennis player in both singles and doubles from the Republic of South Africa. He was born in Vryburg, South Africa.

Bernard Mitton reached his highest rank in singles of #51 in the world, on December 15, 1975, and in doubles of #20 on June 25, 1984. His career record in singles in the ATP tour was 199–218, winning two titles. In doubles, he went 210–191, winning 9 titles.

His 2 title wins in singles include: Newport (1978) and San Jose (1979), and he reached the finals in 3 tournaments: San Jose (1978), Adelaide (1979) and Johannesburg (1981).

His 9 title wins in doubles include: Auckland (1979); Stowe, Cologne (1980); Richmond WCT (1981); Johannesburg (1981); Tampa (1981); Columbus (1982); Ferrara (1983); and La Quinta (1984). He appeared as a finalist in 8 further tournaments: Sarasota (1978); North Conway (1978); Rotterdam (1979); Maui (1982) Ancona (1982); Toulouse (1983); Florence (1984), London / Queen's Club (1984).

Mitton has career wins over McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, and Ashe in singles. Although he failed to reach the Quarter Finals in any of the Grand Slams, he reached the 4th round on 3 separate occasions.

In his very first slam in 1973, he reached the 4th round of Wimbledon, defeating: Andres Battad; Zan Guerry; Deon Zoubert; before losing to Jimmy Connors in straight sets, (3–6 3–6 2–6).

In 1976, he reached the fourth round again at Wimbledon, defeating: Eric Deblicker; Sasha Menon; former champion John Newcombe, (3–6 6–3 9–7 9–7); before falling to Raúl Ramírez, (7–9 6–3 1–6 1–6).

In 1980, he reached the 4th Round at the US Open, defeating: José Luis Clerc, (6–3 6–2 4–6 2–6 7–5); Juan-Carlos Ayala; Sammy Giammalva Jr; before finally losing to Jimmy Connors in straight sets, (6–7, 4–6, 4–6).

Mitton retired from the tour in 1984 and joined the Newport Beach Tennis Club as Director of Tennis. From 2000–2003 was at Rancho San Clemente and is currently teaching at The Racket Club of Irvine, California. He has three children, Natalie, Brend and Olivia.

Singles titles

Legend (Singles)
Grand Slam (0)
Tennis Masters Cup (0)
ATP Masters Series (0)
ATP Tour (2)
Challengers (0)
Futures (0)
No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent in the final Score
1. July 10, 1978 Newport, Rhode Island, USA Grass Australia John James 6-1 3-6 7-6
2. March 19, 1979 San Jose, Costa Rica Hard United States Tom Gorman 6-4 6-4 6-3

Singles finalist (3)

Doubles Titles (9)

External links

Bernard Mitton at the Association of Tennis Professionals

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