Morris Strode
Morris Chesney "Skip" Strode (June 5, 1960 - April 17, 2021) was an American professional tennis player.[1]
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | June 5, 1960 El Cajon, California |
| Died | April 17, 2021 (aged 60) San Diego, California |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $96,917 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 17–26 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 98 (January 3, 1983) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1982, 1983) |
| French Open | 1R (1983) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1983) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 35–50 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 47 (January 3, 1983) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1982) |
| French Open | 2R (1983) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1982) |
| US Open | QF (1982) |
During Strode's career, he won one doubles title. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 98 in 1983 and a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 47 in 1983.
Career finals
Singles (2 losses)
| Result | W/L | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | 1982 | Hong Kong | Hard | Pat Du Pré |
3–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 0–2 | 1983 | Caracas, Venezuela | Hard |  Raúl Ramírez |
4–6, 2–6 |
Doubles (1 win)
| Result | W/L | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | 1982 | Hong Kong | Hard | Charles Strode |
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6–4, 3–6, 6–2 |
| Win | 2–0 | 1982 | Bangkok, Thailand | Carpet | Charles Strode |
Mike Bauer John Benson |
5–7, 6–3, 3–6 |
References
- "El Cajon's Strode leans on faith, family as his tennis journey moves forward". USTA Southern California. July 8, 2021.
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