Colin Dowdeswell

Colin Dowdeswell
Colin Dowdeswell (1983)
Country (sports)Rhodesia Rhodesia (1972–1976)
 Switzerland (1977–1981)
 United Kingdom (1982–1986)
Born (1955-05-12) 12 May 1955 (age 69)
London, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$327,277
Singles
Career record113–171
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 31 (12 December 1983)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1984)
French Open2R (1977, 1978, 1979)
Wimbledon2R (1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1986)
US Open4R (1976, 1978)
Doubles
Career record216–162
Career titles11
Highest rankingNo. 24 (24 March 1980)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open3R (1984, 1985)
French OpenQF (1977)
WimbledonF (1975)
US OpenSF (1976)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French OpenF (1976)
WimbledonQF (1976, 1980)
US OpenSF (1984)

Colin Dowdeswell (born 12 May 1955) is a former professional tennis player who represented, at different times, Rhodesia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom,[1] and who achieved rank as UK No. 1. During his time on the world tour, he won one singles title and eleven doubles titles.[2] The highlight of his career was reaching the men's doubles final of Wimbledon.

  1. ^ "ITF Men's Circuit Biography of Colin Dowdeswell". ITF Tennis. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  2. ^ "ATP.com Colin Dowdeswell profile". ATP.com. Retrieved 20 October 2011.