David Lloyd (tennis)
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For other people named David Lloyd, see David Lloyd (disambiguation).
David Alan Lloyd (born 3 January 1948)[1] is an English former professional tennis player and entrepreneur. He founded the fitness and leisure business David Lloyd Leisure in 1982.
Quick Facts Country (sports), Residence ...
Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
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Residence | Oxshott, Surrey |
Born | (1948-01-03) 3 January 1948 (age 76) Leigh-on-Sea, Essex |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 26–60 |
Career titles | 14 |
Highest ranking | No. 128 (13 September 1973) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | 1R (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1968) |
US Open | 1R (1969) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 46–56 |
Career titles | 1 |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
French Open | QF (1970) |
Wimbledon | SF (1973) |
US Open | 1R (1969, 1977) |
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He was born in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. He and his younger brother John Lloyd became two of the most successful British tennis players throughout the 1970s and 1980s. David captained the British Davis Cup team and was active in the Lawn Tennis Association.
For a short time he was chairman of Hull City A.F.C. and Hull FC. He also played a major part in making Tim Henman a world top 10 tennis player.[citation needed]