Mike Sangster
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Mike Sangster (11 September 1940 – 30 April 1985) was a British No. 1 tennis player of the 1960s.[4] He reached at least the quarter-final stage of each of the four Grand Slams, getting to the semi-finals of the 1963 French Open, 1961 Wimbledon and the 1961 US Open. Sangster was ranked World Amateur No. 7 in 1961 by Ned Potter.[1]
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Full name | Mike John Sangster |
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Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
Born | (1940-09-11)11 September 1940 Kingskerswell, Devon, England |
Died | 30 April 1985(1985-04-30) (aged 44) Torquay, Devon, England |
Turned pro | 1956 (amateur tour) |
Retired | 1969 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 7 (1961, Ned Potter)[1] |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1961, 1964) |
French Open | SF (1963) |
Wimbledon | SF (1961) |
US Open | SF (1961) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1964)[2] |
Wimbledon | QF (1961, 1963)[3] |
US Open | F (1964) |
Mixed doubles | |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Australian Open | F (1964)[2] |
Wimbledon | QF (1962)[3] |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | SF (1963) |
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