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Keith Hancock (tennis)
Keith Hancock (born 3 February 1953) is an Australian former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) | Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 February 1953 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 13–15 |
| Highest ranking | No. 126 (3 June 1974) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1974) |
| French Open | 1R (1974) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1973) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 5–6 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1974, 1976) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1973, 1978) |
Active in the 1970s, Hancock comes from the New South Wales outback settlement of Mount Brown, where his parents were the only inhabitants.[1] They operated the tick quarantine gate for cattle crossing the Queensland border.[2]
Hancock, as a lucky loser from qualifying, made the round of 16 at the 1974 Australian Open and his run included a win over the 11th-seeded Geoff Masters. He lost a close round of 16 match to Colin Dibley, 6–8 in the fifth set.[3]
References edit
- ^ Stone, Peter (27 December 1973). "Winning is not everything ... just ask Neale Fraser". The Age.
- ^ Humphries, Rod (27 December 1973). "Anything Goes In Aust Tennis Open". Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ Stone, Peter (29 December 1973). "'Dented' Borg is now free to go swimming". The Age.
External links edit
- Keith Hancock at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Keith Hancock at the International Tennis Federation