Walter Eugene Garrett (July 11, 1925 — October 17, 1993) was an American professional tennis player.[1]
| Full name | Walter Eugene Garrett |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | July 11, 1925 |
| Died | October 17, 1993 (aged 68) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1951) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1951) |
| US Open | 3R (1948, 1953) |
Raised in San Diego, Garrett was a collegiate tennis player for the UCLA Bruins and in 1950 won the NCAA doubles championship partnering Herbert Flam. His collegiate tennis career also include a singles win over Vic Seixas.[2]
Garrett, who made third round of the French Open and Wimbledon in 1951, later competed as a professional. He defeated Bobby Riggs en route to winning the Eastern Professional Championships in 1955 and the following year played a quarter-final at the U.S. Pro Tennis Championships, which he lost to Pancho Segura.[3]
In 1956 he was appointed to coach Syracuse University.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Tennis club brings members prestige". Asbury Park Press. July 28, 1982.
- ^ "Clark Wins, Two Bruins Upset Foes". Metropolitan Pasadena Star-News. June 22, 1949.
- ^ a b "Gene Garrett Is Signed". Wellsville Daily Reporter. March 26, 1956.
