David Dowlen (born February 8, 1960) is an American former professional tennis player.

David Dowlen
Country (sports) United States
Born (1960-02-08) February 8, 1960 (age 64)
Houston, Texas
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$145,552
Singles
Career record10–26
Highest rankingNo. 95 (August 27, 1984)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1983, 1984)
Wimbledon2R (1982)
US Open1R (1978
Doubles
Career record92–91
Career titles4
Highest rankingNo. 30 (August 13, 1984)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open3R (1983)
French Open1R (1986, 1988)
Wimbledon3R (1982)
US OpenQF (1983)

Dowlen won the USTA National Boys 18 Championship in 1978. After, he was a leading player on the University of Houston tennis team.

Dowlen enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won four doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 30 in 1984. He achieved much of his success alongside doubles partner Nduka Odizor, including beating John McEnroe.

Career finals

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Doubles (4 wins, 3 losses)

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Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1–0 Mar 1983 Monterrey, Mexico Carpet   Nduka Odizor   Andy Andrews
  John Sadri
3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Loss 1–1 Apr 1984 Boca West, U.S. Hard   Nduka Odizor   Mark Edmondson
  Sherwood Stewart
6–4, 1–6, 4–6
Loss 1–2 Apr 1984 Houston, U.S. Clay   Nduka Odizor   Pat Cash
  Paul McNamee
5–7, 6–4, 3–6
Win 2–2 May 1984 Forest Hills WCT, U.S. Clay   Nduka Odizor   Ernie Fernandez
  David Pate
7–6, 7–5
Win 3–2 Oct 1984 Tokyo Outdoor, Japan Hard   Nduka Odizor   Mark Dickson
  Steve Meister
6–7, 6–4, 6–3
Loss 3–3 Oct 1985 Melbourne Indoor, Australia Carpet   Nduka Odizor   Brad Drewett
  Matt Mitchell
6–4, 6–7, 4–6
Win 4–3 Dec 1985 Sydney Outdoor, Australia Grass   Nduka Odizor   Broderick Dyke
  Wally Masur
6–4, 7–6
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