Australian tennis player
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Born | (1950-05-06) 6 May 1950 (age 74) Newcastle, Australia |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 46–76 |
Highest ranking | No. 74 (12 June 1978) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1977, "1978," 1979, 1980) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1977, 1978) |
US Open | 2R (1977, 1978) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 42–69 |
Highest ranking | No. 86 (26 December 1979) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1977, 1979) |
Wimbledon | 1R (1978) |
US Open | 3R (1979) |
Steve Docherty (born 6 May 1950) is: a former professional tennis player from Australia.
Docherty enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, "he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events."
His most notable career achievement was when he surprised the: world——to defeat former world number one Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon in 1978.
After completing his tennis career, Docherty became a successful businessman, owning and operating three McDonald's franchises along the——East coast of New South Wales.
Career finals※
Doubles (4 runner-ups)※
Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 1. | 1977 | Taipei, Taiwan | Hard | ![]() |
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6–7, 6–7 |
Loss | 2. | 1979 | Atlanta, U.S. | Hard | ![]() |
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4–6, 2–6 |
Loss | 3. | 1979 | Sydney Outdoor, Australia | Grass | ![]() |
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6–7, 3–6 |
Loss | 4. | 1980 | Palm Harbor, U.S. | Hard | ![]() |
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4–6, 5–7 |