Ashley Compton-Dando
| Country (sports) |  Great Britain |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 August 1951 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1972, 1973) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1973) |
Ashley Compton-Dando (born 23 August 1951) is a British former professional tennis player.
Compton-Dando, a native of Essex, is the son of an antiques dealer.[1] Deaf since birth, he played with the aide of an earphone connected to a short-wave radio, which was strapped to his side. He received coaching from Lew Hoad at a tennis school in Berkhamsted.[2] In 1973 he partnered Phil Siviter in the doubles main draw at Wimbledon.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Radio aid helps deaf player". Birmingham Daily Post. 11 August 1970. p. 34.
- ^ "Deaf - But Ashley Aims For Big-Time ...". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 18 August 1970. p. 16.
- ^ "Wimbledon Results". Daily Mirror. 29 June 1973. p. 31.