Kevin Moir
Kevin Moir (born 14 October 1961) is a former professional tennis player from South Africa.[1] He is the brother of Barry Moir.[2]
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| Born | 14 October 1961 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro | 1983 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| College | Auburn University |
| Prize money | $44,047 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 2–10 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 162 (26 Aug 1985) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1986) |
| US Open | 3R (1984) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 2-4 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 307 (21 Oct 1985) |
Career
Moir, the South African junior champion in 1980, played collegiate tennis while at Auburn University and was a member of the team that won the Southeastern Conference in 1983.[3] He turned professional at the end of the year.[4]
Playing as a qualifier, Moir managed to reach the third round of the US Open in 1984.[4] He defeated top 100 player Sammy Giammalva, Jr in the opening round and then won in a walkover against countryman Kevin Curren, who withdrew with a sprained ankle before the match.[5] In the third round, Moir met top seed and eventual champion John McEnroe. The American won in straight sets.[4]
He also competed in the main draw of the 1986 Wimbledon Championships but was unable to get past Jay Lapidus in the first round.[4]
References
- ITF Pro Circuit Profile
- "Barry Moir takes win over brother". GoUpstate. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- St. Petersburg Times, "Auburn wins SEC title", 9 May 1983
- ATP World Tour Profile
- Star-News, "Connors routs Gottfried to advance at Open", 1 September 1984