Byron Bertram
Byron Bertram (born 29 October 1952), is a former professional tennis player from South Africa
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Republic of South Africa |
|---|---|
| Residence | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Born | 29 October 1952 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 1970 |
| Retired | 1980 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 101–127 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 51 (26 July 1976) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1976, 1977) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1977) |
| US Open | 1R (1976, 1980) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 98–100 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (1974) |
Bertram attended Parktown Boys' High School. During his career he won 1 tour doubles title and achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 51 in July 1976. Bertram reached the quarterfinals of the 1977 Wimbledon Championships; defeated Stan Smith at the tournament in 1975; and was a member of the winning South Africa Davis Cup team in 1974.
Career finals
Doubles (1 title, 3 runner-ups)
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Feb 1974 | Salisbury, U.S. | Carpet | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Andrew Pattison |
 Jimmy Connors Frew McMillan |
6–3, 2–6, 1–6 |
| Loss | 0–2 | Mar 1974 | Jackson, U.S. | Carpet (i) |  John Feaver |
Fred McNair Grover Raz Reid |
6–3, 3–6, 3–6 |
| Win | 1–2 | Aug 1976 | Louisville, U.S. | Clay | Pat Cramer |
Stan Smith Erik van Dillen |
6–3, 6–4 |
| Loss | 1–3 | Jan 1978 | Sarasota, U.S. | Carpet | Bernard Mitton |
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6–2, 3–6, 2–6 |
Singles (1 runner-up)
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Mar 1974 | Calgary, Canada | Indoor |  Karl Meiler |
4–6, 6–3, 3–6 |
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