Glenn Grisillo (born 25 July 1946) was a South African former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  South Africa |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 July 1946 |
| Died | 15 May 2023 Reno, Nevada |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1978) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1966) |
Grisillo, a Reno resident originally from Johannesburg, featured twice in the mixed doubles main draw at Wimbledon, including in 1966 when he made the third round partnering Cora Schediwy. He played collegiate tennis for Mississippi State University on a scholarship, later transferring to the University of Nevada.[1] In 1971, for a charity event, he set a record with his cousin Mel Baleson of playing continuous tennis for 73 hours and 25 minutes.[2] Unofficially, the two played a total of 2,224 games. It was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Tennis post for Grisillo". Reno Gazette-Journal. 18 May 1970. Archived from the original on 5 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Grisillo, Baleson end marathon". Reno Evening Gazette. 10 May 1971. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "73 Hours of Tennis - Who Won?". Oakland Tribune. 10 May 1971. Archived from the original on 5 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.