Juan Díaz is an American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 310 (Dec 12, 1976) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1976) |
Díaz was raised in Cuba, where he was the nation's top ranked junior in 1968 and 1969.[1]
Moving to Tampa, Florida in 1969, Díaz played on the varsity team for the University of Florida and was SEC champion at No. 1 singles in 1975, as well as a three-time All-SEC.[2]
After graduating from college in 1975 he competed briefly on tour, reaching a best singles world ranking of 310. He made a main draw appearance as a qualifier at the 1976 US Open.[3]
References
edit- ^ Secada, Phil. Going Down Memory Lane with Juan Diaz (Vol. 28, No. 3, September–October 2019 ed.). Florida Tennis (magazine). p. 28.
- ^ "Wingate announces six inductees for 2021 Sports Hall of Fame class". Wingate University Athletics. August 24, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Open Summarie". The New York Times. September 4, 1976.