Michael Prineas is an American former professional tennis player.

Mike Prineas
Full nameMichael Prineas
Country (sports) United States
BornSeattle, Washington
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Singles
Career record0–6
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1975)
French OpenQ1 (1975)
WimbledonQ1 (1975)
Doubles
Career record0–3

Prineas, a Seattle-born player of Greek descent, attended Seattle University and competed in three seasons of varsity tennis during the early 1970s. He was the West Coast Athletic Conference singles champion in 1972 and following his freshman year was the top-ranked collegiate player in the Pacific Northwest.[1]

After leaving university he played on the professional tour and featured in the main draw of the 1975 Australian Open.

Since the 1980s, Prineas has been the proprietor of restaurants and nightclubs in the Seattle area.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Hall of Fame". Seattle University.
  2. ^ Cross II, Cecil (June 13, 2002). "The Odd Couple". The Seattle Times.
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