Philip Bester

Philip Bester
Country (sports) Canada
ResidenceNorth Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Born (1988-10-06) October 6, 1988 (age 36)
Sonthofen, West Germany
Height1.88 m (6.2 ft)
Turned pro2006
RetiredAugust 2017
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize moneyUS$272,057
Singles
Career record2–8
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 225 (July 27, 2015)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQ1 (2011)
US OpenQ1 (2015)
Doubles
Career record1–8
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 140 (October 3, 2016)
Team competitions
Davis Cup1R (2016)
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's tennis
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto Mixed Doubles

Philip Bester (born October 6, 1988) is a Canadian former professional tennis player from North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[1] Bester was a finalist at the 2006 junior French Open. In doing so he became the first Canadian male to reach a Grand Slam final in singles.

  1. ^ Prest, Andy (August 1, 2010). "Bester faces new tests". North Shore News. Retrieved August 2, 2010.