Steve Wood (tennis)
Steve Wood (born 25 June 1962) is an Australian business executive former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 June 1962 Melbourne, Australia |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 495 (23 June 1986) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1987) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1985, 1986) |
Born in Melbourne, Wood played NCAA Division I tennis in the United States while studying business at Louisiana State University, before embarking on a brief professional tennis career.[1] He qualified for the 1987 Australian Open and in his second round match against Paul Annacone held a two set lead, but was beaten in five sets.[2]
Wood was CEO of Tennis Australia from 2005 to 2013.[3]
References
- "Mixed form from Open Aussies". The Canberra Times. 22 December 1985. p. 24. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- "Australian Open 1987 Tennis Tournament". itftennis.com.
- "Tennis Australia chief executive Steve Wood stepping down at the end of September". Fox Sports. 22 August 2013.
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