About Bob Carmichael
Lived 1940 – 2003 (aged 63). Bob Carmichael was an Australian tennis player.
Bob "Nails" Carmichael (4 July 1940 – 18 November 2003) was an Australian tennis player and coach.
As a player, Carmichael won one singles title and 12 doubles titles, and achieved a top-ten ranking in 1970. Partnering Allan Stone, he reached the doubles final of the 1975 Australian Open.
Following his retirement in 1979, Carmichael was a coach for Tennis Australia, and the Australian Institute of Sport. He coached top-ranking professionals Patrick Rafter, Lleyton Hewitt, Darren Cahill and Leander Paes.
Career finals Doubles (12 titles, 22 runner-ups)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Carmichael?
Australian tennis player (1940–2003)
When was Bob Carmichael born?
Bob Carmichael was born on 4 July 1940 in Melbourne.
When did Bob Carmichael die?
Bob Carmichael died on 18 November 2003 in Melbourne.
What was Bob Carmichael's occupation?
Bob Carmichael was a tennis player.
What nationality was Bob Carmichael?
Bob Carmichael was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Carmichael. https://biography.guide/bob-carmichael/
MLA: "Bob Carmichael." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-carmichael/.
Chicago: "Bob Carmichael." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-carmichael/.
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