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|residence= [[Irvine, California]], [[USA]] |
|residence= [[Irvine, California]], [[USA]] |
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|datebirth= {{birth date and age|1954|09|11}} |
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|placebirth= [[Vryburg]], [[South Africa]] |
|placebirth= [[Vryburg]], [[South Africa]] |
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|height= {{height|m=1.87}} |
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|singlesrecord= 199–218 |
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|singlestitles= 2 |
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|highestsinglesranking= 54 (15 December 1975) |
|highestsinglesranking= 54 ([[15 December]] [[1975]]) |
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|AustralianOpenresult= 2R (1978, 1982) |
|AustralianOpenresult= 2R (1978, 1982) |
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|FrenchOpenresult= 3R (1977) |
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|doublesrecord= 210–191 |
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|doublestitles= 9 |
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|highestdoublesranking= 20 (25 June 1984) |
|highestdoublesranking= 20 ([[25 June]] [[1984]]) |
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|updated =10 June 2008 |
|updated =[[10 June]] [[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 [[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. |
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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. |
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. |
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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 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). |
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| 10 July 1978 |
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| [[Newport, Rhode Island]], [[U.S.]] |
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| 19 March 1979 |
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| [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[Costa Rica]] |
| [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[Costa Rica]] |
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Revision as of 09:25, 16 November 2008
Country (sports) | Republic of South Africa |
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Residence | Irvine, California, USA |
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) |
Turned pro | 1973 |
Plays | Right-handed; |
Prize money | ? |
Singles | |
Career record | 199–218 |
Career titles | 2 |
Highest ranking | 54 (15 December 1975) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1978, 1982) |
French Open | 3R (1977) |
Wimbledon | 4R (1973 - 1976) |
US Open | 4R (1980) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 210–191 |
Career titles | 9 |
Highest ranking | 20 (25 June 1984) |
Last updated on: 10 June 2008. |
Bernard Mitton, born 9 November 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.
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.
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 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).
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 tournament, he reached the fourth round on three separate occasions.
In his very first Grand Slam tournament in 1973, he reached the fourth round of Wimbledonbefore losing to Connors 6–3, 6–3, 6–2.
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 1980, he reached the fourth round at the 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).
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.
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 Final | Score in Final |
1. | 10 July 1978 | Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. | Grass | John James | 6-1 3-6 7-6 |
2. | 19 March 1979 | San Jose, Costa Rica | Hard | Tom Gorman | 6-4 6-4 6-3 |
Singles runner-ups (3)
- 1978: San Jose (lost to Arthur Ashe)
- 1979: Adelaide (lost to Kim Warwick)
- 1981: Johannesburg (lost to Kevin Curren)
Doubles titles (9)
- 1979: Auckland (with ?)
- 1980: Stowe, Cologne (with ?)
- 1981: Richmond WCT (with ?)
- Johannesburg: (with ?)
- Tampa: (with ?)
- 1982: Columbus (with ?)
- 1983: Ferrara (with ?)
- 1983: La Quinta (with ?)