Billy Martin (tennis)
Billy Martin (born December 25, 1956) is a right-handed former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career, he won one singles titles and three doubles titles. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 32 in 1975. Martin currently serves as the head coach for the UCLA Bruins men's tennis team, a position he has held since 1994.[1] Martin, who played at UCLA, has a 14 straight top 5 NCAA team finishes and a 9 consecutive 20-win seasons. He was named ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) division 1 National Coach of the Year and is a member of ITA Hall of Fame.[2] He beat Raul Ramirez and Stan Smith at the Washington D.C. tournament.
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Born | Evanston, Illinois, U.S. | December 25, 1956
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Turned pro | 1975 |
Retired | 1982 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Singles | |
Career record | 144–175 |
Career titles | 1 |
Highest ranking | No. 32 (5 March 1975) |
Grand Slam Singles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1980) |
French Open | 3R (1981) |
Wimbledon | QF (1977) |
US Open | 2R (1973, 1976) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 126–160 |
Career titles | 3 |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
Australian Open | SF (1980) |
French Open | SF (1981) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1973, 1977, 1981) |
US Open | 2R (1975) |
Mixed doubles | |
Career titles | 1 |
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
French Open | W (1980) |
Career finals
Singles (1 title, 1 runner-up)
Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Loss | 1. | 1975 | Birmingham, U.S. | Carpet | ![]() |
4–6, 3–6 |
Win | 1. | 1975 | Little Rock, U.S. | Carpet | ![]() |
6–2, 7–6 |
Doubles (3 titles, 4 runner-ups)
Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 1. | 1976 | Denver WCT, U.S. | Carpet | ![]() |
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7–6, 2–6, 5–7 |
Loss | 2. | 1977 | Birmingham WCT, U.S. | Carpet | ![]() |
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3–6, 4–6 |
Loss | 3. | 1977 | Monterrey WCT, Mexico | Carpet | ![]() |
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6–3, 3–6, 4–6 |
Win | 1. | 1977 | Laguna Niguel, U.S. | Hard | ![]() |
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6–3, 6–4 |
Win | 2. | 1979 | Brussels, Belgium | Clay | ![]() |
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5–7, 7–5, 6–4 |
Win | 3. | 1981 | Bristol, England | Grass | ![]() |
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6–3, 4–6, 6–4 |
Loss | 4. | 1981 | Newport, U.S. | Grass | ![]() |
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2–6, 4–6 |
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