Gerhard Wimmer
Gerhard Wimmer (born 1 March 1953) is an Austrian former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  Austria |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 March 1953 Bischofshofen, Austria |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 4–7 |
| Highest ranking | No. 206 (8 April 1975) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1976) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–7 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1976) |
A native of Bischofshofen in Salzburg, Wimmer appeared in two Davis Cup ties for Austria, against Monaco in 1973 and Great Britain in 1975. His only win came in a doubles rubber, over Monegasque opponents.[1] In the tie against Great Britain one of his losses was to Roger Taylor in five sets.[2]
Wimmer featured in the singles and doubles main draws at the 1976 Australian Open.
His younger brother, Ingo Wimmer, also played for the Austria Davis Cup team.
References
- "Aussies Win, Newcombe Loses In Davis Cup Zone Semi". The Amarillo Globe-Times. 23 April 1973.
- "Five advance in Davis Cup". The Pantagraph. 5 May 1975.
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