David Jonathan Siegler (born May 31, 1961) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
| Full name | David Jonathan Siegler |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | May 31, 1961 Burbank, California |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 15–25 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 137 (December 26, 1979) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1979, 1981, 1982) |
| US Open | 1R (1979) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 14–26 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 173 (January 3, 1983) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1980, 1982) |
Biography
editSiegler, who grew up in California, made the boys' juniors final at the 1979 Wimbledon Championships, which he lost to India's Ramesh Krishnan.[1] He managed to qualify for the main draw of the 1979 US Open, but was unable to get past Keith Richardson in a first round match that went to five sets.
A valedictorian at Agoura High School, Siegler took up a full athletic scholarship to Stanford University in 1979 and the following year was a member of the Stanford team that won the NCAA Division One title.[2][3]
During the early 1980s, Siegler competed on the Grand Prix tennis circuit, with his best performance coming in Cleveland in 1981 when finished runner-up, after beating Stan Smith en route to the final.[4] He won two Challenger doubles titles, both with Robbie Venter.
In addition to his US Open appearance, Siegler made the main draw of three Australian Opens, in 1979, 1981 and 1982.[5][6][7]
He now works as a child neurologist in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[8]
Grand Prix career finals
editSingles: 1 (0–1)
edit| Result | W/L | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | 1981 | Cleveland, US | Hard |  Gene Mayer
|
1–6, 4–6 |
Doubles: 1 (0–1)
edit| Result | W/L | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | 1982 | Metz, France | Hard |  Matt Doyle
|
 David Carter Paul Kronk
|
3–6, 6–7 |
Challenger titles
editDoubles: (2)
edit| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1980 | Royan, France | Clay |  Robbie Venter
|
 Jan Gunnarsson Stefan Svensson
|
6–4, 6–4 |
| 2. | 1980 | Le Touquet, France | Clay | Robbie Venter
|
Hans Simonsson Tenny Svensson
|
7–6, 4–6, 6–3 |
References
edit- ^ Narayan, Shankar (November 27, 2014). "Forgotten Indian tennis legend – Ramesh Krishnan". Sportskeeda. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ Stoda, Greg (May 5, 1979). "Valedictorian graduates to big time". Star-News. p. 1C. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Stanford wins tennis crown". Rome News-Tribune. May 23, 1980. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Piatek captures first crown". Lakeland Ledger. August 17, 1981. p. 4D. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Sporting details". The Canberra Times. ACT: National Library of Australia. December 26, 1979. p. 28. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Sport". The Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. December 27, 1981. p. 13.
- ^ "Tennis Results, $450,000 Australian Men's Open Championships". United Press International. December 2, 1982. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "About". Child Neurology of Tulsa. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
