John Feaver
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Residence | Wimbledon, London |
Born | Fleet, Hampshire | February 16, 1952
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Singles | |
Career record | 67–167 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 98 (31 October 1973) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1974) |
French Open | 1R (1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983) |
Wimbledon | 4R (1973) |
US Open | 4R (1977) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 126–171 |
Career titles | 1 |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1974, 1977Jan) |
French Open | SF (1982) |
Wimbledon | QF (1981) |
US Open | 3R (1977) |
Mixed doubles | |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Wimbledon | QF (1981) |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | 1R (1983) |
John Feaver (born February 16, 1952, in Fleet, Hampshire, England) is a former professional tennis player from the United Kingdom.[1][2]
Career
After attending Millfield, Feaver enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles.[3][4] During his career he reached 10 doubles finals, achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 98 in October 1973, and a career-high doubles ranking of 104 in January 1983. He was a French Open doubles semi-finalist in 1982.[5] For over 20 years (1976 to 1997), Feaver held the record for serving the most aces in a single Wimbledon match, 42, achieved against John Newcombe (although Feaver still lost the match).[6] He also represented Great Britain in the Davis Cup between 1977 and 1983.[7] John has enjoyed a successful career in sport and media after his tennis days and lives between Wimbledon, Somerset and South Africa.[8][9]
Personal life
He married South African Alison Braatvedt and has two children Lucinda and James, who is also a tennis player. John is an accomplished golfer and cricketer and works closely with sports charity StreetGames.[10]
Grand Prix and WCT circuit doubles finals (10)
Titles (1)
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score in the final |
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Runner-up | 1. | 1974 | Jackson, U.S. | Carpet | ![]() |
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6–3, 3–6, 3–6 |
Runner-up | 2. | 1975 | Istanbul, Turkey | Carpet | ![]() |
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2–6, 2–6, 2–6 |
Runner-up | 3. | 1976 | London, England | Carpet | ![]() |
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4–6, 6–3, 2–6 |
Runner-up | 4. | 1977 | Basel, Switzerland | Carpet | ![]() |
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5–7, 4–6, 3–6 |
Runner-up | 5. | 1979 | Palermo, Italy | Clay | ![]() |
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5–7, 6–7 |
Runner-up | 6. | 1979 | Madrid, Spain | Clay | ![]() |
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6–7, 4–6 |
Runner-up | 7. | 1980 | Båstad, Sweden | Clay | ![]() |
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4–6, 4–6 |
Winner | 1. | 1980 | Bordeaux, France | Clay | ![]() |
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6–3, 6–2 |
Runner-up | 8. | 1981 | Nancy, France | Hard (i) | ![]() |
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4–6, 6–2, 4–6 |
Runner-up | 9. | 1981 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Hard | ![]() |
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6–3, 3–6, 3–6 |
References
- ^ Wilson, Bill (2011-06-16). "BBC News – From tennis court to business deals". Bbc.com. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ^ http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10002243
- ^ "StreetGames' John Feaver featured on BBC News". StreetGames. 2011-06-17. Archived from the original on 2011-09-13. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Wimbledon 97: Feaver's record safe for a while – Sport". The Independent. 1997-06-24. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ^ "BBC talk to Team Bath tennis". Team Bath. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ^ http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/magazine/the-chaotic-spectacle-of-the-1977-us-open.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
- ^ Wilson, Bill (2014-05-23). "BBC News – Sporting chance for disadvantaged youth". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ^ "Feaver Head To Head | John Feaver vs I. Nastase H2H". Stevegtennis.com. 1952-02-16. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ^ Eleanor Preston. "Wimbledon: Others jest but McEnroe has to be serious | Sport". The Guardian. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ^ Baker, Andrew (2001-04-10). "Henman thrives as single man". Telegraph. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
External links
- Feaver, John at the Association of Tennis Professionals
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