| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | (1950-05-06) 6 May 1950 (age 74) Newcastle, Australia |
| 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) |
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.
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
Doubles (4 runner-ups)
| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1. | 1977 | Taipei, Taiwan | Hard |  Tom Gorman
|
Chris Delaney Pat Du Pré
|
6–7, 6–7 |
| Loss | 2. | 1979 | Atlanta, U.S. | Hard | Eliot Teltscher
|
 Raymond Moore  Ilie Năstase
|
4–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 3. | 1979 | Sydney Outdoor, Australia | Grass | Christopher Lewis
|
Peter McNamara Paul McNamee
|
6–7, 3–6 |
| Loss | 4. | 1980 | Palm Harbor, U.S. | Hard | John James
|
Paul Kronk Paul McNamee
|
4–6, 5–7 |
References
External links
- Steve Docherty at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Steve Docherty at the International Tennis Federation