Roberto Carruthers is an Argentine tennis coach and former professional player.
| Country (sports) |  Argentina |
|---|---|
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 272 (14 June 1976) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 7–12 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1981) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1981) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1982) |
Known as "Kiko", Carruthers competed during the 1970s and 1980s, most successfully as a doubles player. He won two doubles titles on the ATP Challenger Tour and featured in the main draws at both the French Open and Wimbledon.
Carruthers was the first coach of Gastón Gaudio, who he took under his guidance at the Temperley Lawn Tennis club when the future French Open champion was 12 years of age.[1] He also coached Guillermo Pérez Roldán on tour.[2]
ATP Challenger titles
editDoubles: (2)
edit| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dec 1980 | Buenos Aires Challenger Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Clay | Ricardo Cano
|
Alejandro Gattiker Carlos Gattiker
|
6–2 6–4 |
| 2. | Feb 1981 | Río de la Plata Challenger Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Clay | Carlos Landó
|
 Charles Strode Morris Strode
|
0–6, 6–1, 6–3 |
References
edit- ^ "El día que un temperlino tocó el cielo en Paris y se hizo leyenda". La Union de Lomas (in Spanish). 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Guillermo Pérez Roldán accuses his father and coach: "I suffered physical abuse"". La Nación. 25 May 2020.