Gerry Perry (tennis)
Gerry Perry Jr. (born June 1, 1947) is an American former tennis player who was a runner-up at the 1968 US Open mixed doubles event with Tory Fretz.
| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1, 1947 Springfield, Missouri, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Career record | 1–5 |
| Career record | 0–2 |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| US Open | F (1968) |
Career
In 1968 he partnered Tory Fretz in the mixed doubles event at the US Open. They reached the final which they lost in straight sets to Mary-Ann Eisel and Peter Curtis.[1]
In 1989 Perry was inducted into the USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame.[2]
Grand Slam finals
Mixed doubles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1968 | US Open | Grass | |  | 4–6, 5–7 |
References
- Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 482. ISBN 978-0942257700.
- "USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame". www.missourivalley.usta.com. USTA.
External links
- Gerry Perry at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Gerry Perry at the International Tennis Federation
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