John Geraghty
Appearance
Country (sports) | United States |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 374 (Jan 3, 1979) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Wimbledon | Q2 (1976) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 2–8 |
Highest ranking | No. 180 (Jan 3, 1979) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 1R (1979) |
US Open | 1R (1978) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 2R (1979) |
John Geraghty is an American former professional tennis player.
Geraghty, who grew up in Hialeah, Florida, had a small build and was known more for finesse than power hitting.[1]
Following two years with Appalachian State, Geraghty played collegiate tennis for the University of Miami and was an NCAA doubles quarter-finalist with John Eagleton in 1977, earning All-American honors. He was team captain in 1978.[2]
Geraghty's career on tour included appearance at the Wimbledon Championships and US Open.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Martz, Jim (February 27, 1977). "Geraghty, UM Ace FIU, 9–0, in Tennis". The Miami Herald.
- ^ "All-American Monday – John Geraghty". University of Miami Athletics. 19 December 2016.
- ^ "Super Tennis Comes To USL". The Daily Advertiser. September 22, 1977.