Derek Schroder
Derek Schroder (born 26 April 1940) is a South African former professional tennis player. He competed on the international circuit in the 1960s and 1970s.
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| Born | 26 April 1940 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 10–26 |
| Highest ranking | No. 214 (17 January 1975) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1970) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1970) |
| US Open | 1R (1972) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–13 |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1971, 1972, 1974) |
| US Open | 1R (1972) |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1974) |
| US Open | 2R (1972) |
Schroder reached the second round of the singles at both the French Open and Wimbledon in 1970. His longest run in a grand slam tournament came in mixed doubles at the 1974 Wimbledon Championships, where he and Linky Boshoff made the round of 16.[1]
Since 1988 he has lived in Brisbane and works in real estate.[2]
References
- "Wimbledon 1974". www.itftennis.com.
- Indaba (2nd ed.). Newsletter of the Africa Club of Queensland. June 2006. p. 10.
External links
- Derek Schroder at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Derek Schroder at the Association of Tennis Professionals (duplicate)
- Derek Schroder at the International Tennis Federation
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