John Cooper (tennis)
| Full name | John Richard Cooper |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
| Born | 4 November 1946 Alexandra, Victoria, Australia |
| Turned pro | 1968 (amateur tour from 1964) |
| Retired | 1975 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 64–71 (Open era) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 30 (22 April 1968) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1972, 1973) |
| French Open | 2R (1971) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1967) |
| US Open | 4R (1972) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 36–47 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1971, 1972, 1973) |
| French Open | 2R (1971) |
| Wimbledon | F (1973) |
| US Open | 2R (1972) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (1973) |
John Richard Cooper (born 4 November 1946) is a former Australian male tennis player who played on the ATP tour in the 1970s. He reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 1967 and the Australian Open in 1972 and 1973. Other career highlights include finishing runner-up in 1973 Wimbledon Championships Doubles tournament and a singles victory at Hilversum in 1972.[1] Cooper was also on the winning Davis Cup team in 1973.
He is the younger brother of four-time Grand Slam tournament winner Ashley Cooper.[2]
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References
- ^ Profile at atpworldtour.com
- ^ Bud Collins. (16 February 2012). "Looking Back at the 1973 Tennis Boycott". World Tennis. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
Don Lawrence. (2 December 1964). "No longer under shadow of his brother". The Age. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
