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Danny O'Bryant

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Danny O'Bryant
Country (sports) United States
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Singles
Career record6–22
Grand Slam singles results
French Open1R (1970)
WimbledonQ3 (1970)
US Open2R (1968)
Doubles
Career record2–5
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open3R (1970)
US Open1R (1972)

Danny O'Bryant is an American former professional tennis player.

A native of Texas, O'Bryant attended Sabinal High School and was a three-time UIL Class A singles champion, as well as an All-Star state high school basketball player.[1][2]

O'Bryant played varsity tennis for Trinity University, earning All-American honors in 1969 after reaching the NCAA singles quarter-finals and doubles semi-finals.[3] Graduating that year, he then turned professional and during his time on tour made the main draw of the French Open.[4] He had a career win over Australian Davis Cup player Dick Crealy.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lamar Netman Upset Victim". The Austin American. May 10, 1964.
  2. ^ "Danny O'Bryant To Enter Trinity". San Antonio Express. July 3, 1965.
  3. ^ a b Shearer, Bob (August 23, 1970). "Net Star Sets MTA State Tour". Clarion-Ledger.
  4. ^ Amdur, Neil (July 31, 1969). "O'Bryant Topples Mexican Star – Ashe Victor". The New York Times.
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