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Billy Martin

b. 1956

American tennis player

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Born 1956. Billy Martin is an American tennis player.

Billy Martin (born December 25, 1956) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career, he won the NCAA Singles Title in 1975, defeating George Hardie, and one singles title and three doubles titles on the Pro Tour. 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. Martin, who played at UCLA, has 14 straight top 5 NCAA team finishes and 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. He beat Raul Ramirez and Stan Smith at the Washington D.C. tournament.

Career finals Singles (1 title, 1 runner-up) ResultW–LDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScoreLoss 0–1 Jan 1975 Birmingham, U.S. Carpet Jimmy Connors 4–6, 3–6Win 1–1 Feb 1975 Little Rock, U.S. Carpet George Hardie 6–2, 7–6

Doubles (3 titles, 4 runner-ups)

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Important facts

Born
25 December 1956, Evanston
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Tennis player
Nationality
United States
Education
Palos Verdes High School, Oak Park and River Forest High School

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1946 – 2013
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Billy Martin?

American tennis player

When was Billy Martin born?

Billy Martin was born on 25 December 1956 in Evanston.

What is Billy Martin's occupation?

Billy Martin is a tennis player.

What nationality is Billy Martin?

Billy Martin is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Billy Martin

· Wikidata: Q2903676

· DBpedia: Billy Martin (tennis)

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