Eddie Edwards (tennis)

Eddie Edwards
Country (sports)South Africa South Africa
ResidenceJohannesburg, South Africa
Born (1956-07-03) 3 July 1956 (age 68)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$441,869
Singles
Career record87–133
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 42 (14 July 1986)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open3R (1984, 1988)
French Open2R (1983)
Wimbledon4R (1986)
US Open3R (1986)
Doubles
Career record136–156
Career titles4
Highest rankingNo. 40 (18 July 1988)

Eddie Edwards (born 3 July 1956) is a retired professional tour tennis player.

The right-handed Edwards was a tour regular from the mid-1970s to the end of 1987. He played in singles a total of 112 grand prix (including World Championship Tennis events) and 24 grand slam tournaments. His best results were on grass, reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon in 1986 and winning the Adelaide grand prix event in 1985.[1][2] He reached his career-high singles ranking of world No. 42 in July 1986.[3]

  1. ^ Sarni, Jim (29 June 1986). "Becker's Choice Was Soccer's Loss – Tennis' Gain". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  2. ^ "SA Open win breaks five-year drought for Edwards". The Age. 23 December 1985. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  3. ^ "Eddie Edwards". Association of Tennis Professionals. Retrieved 29 December 2010.