Steve Docherty
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| Country (sports) | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 May 1950 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 46–76 |
| Highest ranking | No. 74 (12 June 1978) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1977, 1978) |
| US Open | 2R (1977, 1978) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 42–69 |
| Highest ranking | No. 86 (26 December 1979) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1977, 1979) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1978) |
| US Open | 3R (1979) |
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Steve Docherty (born 6 May 1950) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.
Docherty enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events.
His most notable career achievement was when he surprised the world to defeat former world number one Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon in 1978.[1]
After completing his tennis career, Docherty became a successful businessman, owning and operating three McDonald's franchises along the East coast of New South Wales.
Career finals
[edit | edit source]Doubles (4 runner-ups)
[edit | edit source]| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1. | 1977 | Taipei, Taiwan | Hard | United States Tom Gorman | United States Chris Delaney United States Pat Du Pré |
6–7, 6–7 |
| Loss | 2. | 1979 | Atlanta, U.S. | Hard | United States Eliot Teltscher | South Africa Raymond Moore  Ilie Năstase
|
4–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 3. | 1979 | Sydney Outdoor, Australia | Grass | United States Christopher Lewis | Australia Peter McNamara Australia Paul McNamee |
6–7, 3–6 |
| Loss | 4. | 1980 | Palm Harbor, U.S. | Hard | Australia John James | Australia Paul Kronk Australia Paul McNamee |
4–6, 5–7 |
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References
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External links
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