Jim McManus (tennis)
| Full name | James Henry McManus |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | September 16, 1940 Oakland |
| Died | January 18, 2011 (aged 70) Ponte Vedra Beach |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Turned pro | 1968 |
| Plays | Left Handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 67–165 |
| Highest ranking | 90 (1973) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1970) |
| French Open | 2R (1970, 1973) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1972) |
| US Open | 3R (1970) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 174–170 |
| Career titles | 8 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1970) |
| French Open | QF (1973) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1972) |
| US Open | SF (1968) |
James Henry McManus (September 16, 1940 – January 18, 2011) was an American tennis player, who reached the semifinals of the US Open men's doubles in 1968. McManus was a founding member of the Association of Tennis Professionals. McManus was coached by Tom Stow who guided Don Budge to the Grand Slam.
Personal life
McManus was born to Tom and Margaret McManus on September 16, 1940. McManus had two brothers by the names of Tom and Bob. McManus was married to his wife Carole for over thirty years and had two children, Kate and Jordy.[1] McManus grew up in Northern California and learnt the game of tennis at the Berkeley Tennis Club where he got lessons from a series of coaches including Tom Stow, coach of tennis legend Don Budge. Later McManus attended the University of California.[2]
Career
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ATP
McManus was a founding member of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 1972 and a member of its original Board of Directors.[2]
References
External links
- Jim McManus at the Association of Tennis Professionals
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