John Benson (born July 2, 1959) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | July 2, 1959 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 2–8 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 279 (December 26, 1979) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1980, 1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 29–26 |
| Career titles | 3 |
| Highest ranking | No. 52 (January 4, 1982) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1983) |
| US Open | 3R (1981) |
Benson enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won 3 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of No. 52 in 1982.
Career finals
editDoubles (3 wins)
edit| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partners | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Nov 1981 | Taipei, Taiwan | Carpet | Mike Bauer
|
John Austin Mike Cahill
|
6–4, 6–3 |
| Win | 2–0 | Nov 1981 | Manila, Philippines | Clay | Mike Bauer
|
Drew Gitlin Jim Gurfein
|
6–4, 6–4 |
| Win | 3–0 | Nov 1982 | Bangkok, Thailand | Carpet | Mike Bauer
|
Charles Strode Morris Strode
|
7–5, 3–6, 6–3 |
