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Profile of Cliff Drysdale
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Cliff Drysdale |
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26th May 1941 |
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Nelspruit, South Africa |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Cliff Drysdale was a top-ranked professional tennis player in the 1960s and early 70s who became a well-known tennis announcer. He was one of the Handsome Eight.
He changed his nationality from South African to American after retiring as a player.
During his career, Drysdale captured 5 singles titles and 6 doubles titles including winning the 1972 U.S. Open doubles crown.
Today, Drysdale serves a tennis commentator on ESPN. He is also the founder of Cliff Drysdale Tennis (along with partners Don Henderson and Tom Brownhill) which specializes in resort, hotel, and club tennis management.
External link
- Grand Slam Sports with a profile of Drysdale
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