Ben Testerman
Appearance
Country (sports) | United States |
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Residence | Knoxville, Tennessee, US |
Born | Knoxville, Tennessee, USA | February 2, 1962
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Turned pro | 1979 |
Retired | 1987 |
Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $375,659 |
Singles | |
Career record | 87–102 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 22 (December 10, 1984) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | SF (1984) |
French Open | 3R (1981) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1985) |
US Open | 1R (1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 70–81 |
Career titles | 1 |
Highest ranking | No. 33 (March 25, 1985) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1982, 1984, 1985) |
French Open | 1R (1981, 1983) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1985, 1987) |
US Open | QF (1984) |
Mixed doubles | |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 3R (1979) |
US Open | QF (1986) |
Ben Testerman (born February 2, 1962) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
During his career, he won one doubles title. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 22 in 1984 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 33 in 1985. His best achievement in singles competition was reaching the semifinals of the 1984 Australian Open, losing to Kevin Curren in five sets.
Career finals
Singles (1 runner-up)
Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Loss | 1. | 1983 | Monterrey, Mexico | Carpet | Sammy Giammalva Jr. | 4–6, 6–3, 3–6 |
Doubles (1 title, 3 runner-ups)
Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Win | 1. | 1984 | Livingston, U.S. | Hard | Scott Davis | Paul Annacone Glenn Michibata |
6–4, 6–4 |
Loss | 1. | 1985 | Houston, U.S. | Carpet | Hank Pfister | Peter Fleming John McEnroe |
3–6, 2–6 |
Loss | 2. | 1985 | Cleveland, U.S. | Hard | Hank Pfister | Leo Palin Olli Rahnasto |
3–6, 7–6, 6–7 |
Loss | 3. | 1985 | Brisbane, Australia | Carpet | Bud Schultz | Martin Davis Brad Drewett |
2–6, 2–6 |