Tennis John Austin
John Austin (born July 31, 1957) is an American former professional tennis player born in Long Beach, California.
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He won the Wimbledon mixed doubles championship with his sister, Tracy Austin, in 1980, becoming the first brother and sister team to win a Grand Slam title together.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | July 31, 1957 Long Beach, California |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 50–83 |
| Highest ranking | No. 40 (August 10, 1981) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1980) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1979, 1980) |
| US Open | 2R (1979, 1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 85–96 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 52 (January 4, 1981) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1983) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1981) |
| US Open | 2R (1977, 1979, 1980, 1981) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | W (1980) |
| US Open | 2R (1977) |
Austin reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 40. He now resides in Los Angeles with his son, Reed, and his wife, Karen. He is the brother of former professional tennis players Tracy, Pam, Jeff, and Doug Austin, and the brother-in-law of fitness expert Denise Austin.
According to a July 31, 2006 press release,
Grand Slam finals
Mixed doubles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner–up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1980 | Wimbledon | Grass | Tracy Austin |  Dianne Fromholtz Mark Edmondson | 4–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–3 |
| Loss | 1981 | Wimbledon | Grass | Tracy Austin |  Betty Stöve Frew McMillan | 6–4, 6–7(2–7), 3–6 |
External links
- John Austin at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- John Austin at the International Tennis Federation
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