| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 January 1950 Sydney, Australia |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed[1] |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 96–161 |
| Highest ranking | No. 63 (3 June 1974) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1974, 1976, 1979) |
| French Open | 1R (1978) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1972, 1973) |
| US Open | 4R (1974) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 240–202 |
| Career titles | 7 |
| Highest ranking | No. 22 (30 August 1977) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1974) |
| French Open | 3R (1971) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1976, 1977) |
| US Open | SF (1974, 1976) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| US Open | SF (1969) |
Syd Ball (born 24 January 1950) is an Australian former professional tennis player.[2]
Ball enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won seven doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 14 times. Partnering Bob Giltinan, Ball finished runner-up at the 1974 Australian Open. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 22 in 1977. In August 2000, Ball was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his commitment to tennis.[3]
Syd Ball is the father of former tour professional Carsten Ball.
- ^ Emery, David, ed. (1983). Who's Who in International Tennis. London: Sphere. pp. 12, 13. ISBN 9780722133200.
- ^ "Syd Ball | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Syd Ball". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 6 January 2012.