Country (sports) | Canada United States |
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Born | (1945-08-23) August 23, 1945 (age 79) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 91-103 |
Career titles | 1 |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | 2R (1968) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1967) |
US Open | 2R (1965, 1966, 1967) |
Frank Tutvin (born August 23, 1945) is a Canadian-American former professional tennis player.
Born in Montreal, Tutvin represented the United States at junior Davis Cup level, having lived with his parents in Florida for several years. He played collegiate tennis for the University of Miami.
Tutvin defeated Nikola PiliΔ in the first round of the 1965 U.S. Tennis Championships in a long five set match.
Tutvin reached the singles third round of the 1967 Wimbledon Championships, competing as a Canadian.
Tutvin won the 1968 Western Open at Waterloo, Ontario defeating Joe Osadca in the final.
Outside of professional tennis he worked as a teaching pro at the Palm Bay Club in Miami.
References
- "Name Harris, Frank Tutvin To U.S. Team". Montreal Gazette. August 20, 1963.
- "Tutvin Defeats Swiss". The New York Times. June 8, 1967.
- "Tough net opener". Star-Phoenix. June 24, 1967.
- "High Life, Miami Style". Los Angeles Times. February 24, 1985.
External links
- Frank Tutvin at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Frank Tutvin at the International Tennis Federation