Derek Farren (born June 2, 1970) is an Irish-American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  Ireland |
|---|---|
| Born | June 2, 1970 Chicago, United States |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 399 (Nov 18, 1991) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (1992) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 616 (Nov 18, 1991) |
Born to Irish parents in Chicago, Farren turned professional in 1991, after one year of collegiate tennis at Long Beach State.[1] He had a best singles ranking of 399 while competing on the professional tour and was a quarter-finalist at the 1991 Christchurch Challenger.[2] Through his parents he qualified to play Davis Cup for Ireland and featured in two ties, against Greece in 1992 and Ghana in 1993. His nephew, Connor Farren, is a professional tennis player.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Men's Tennis". Los Angeles Times. 27 February 1990.
- ^ "Tennis Abstract: Derek Farren Match Results, Splits, and Analysis". www.tennisabstract.com.