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David Carter

b. 1956

Australian tennis player

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About David Carter

Born 1956. David Carter is an Australian tennis player.

David Carter (born 21 April 1956) is a former professional tennis player from Australia. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won six doubles titles with compatriot Paul Kronk. He reached a highest singles ranking of world No. 78 in February 1982 and achieved his highest doubles ranking of world No. 126 in January 1983.

Career finals Singles (2 runner-ups) ResultW-L DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScoreLoss 0–1 Mar 1981 Mexico City, Mexico Clay Jaime Fillol 2–6, 3–6Loss 0–2 Nov 1981 Quito, Ecuador Clay Eddie Dibbs 6–3, 0–6, 5–7

Doubles (6 titles, 7 runner-ups)

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Important facts

Born
21 April 1956, Bundaberg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Tennis player
Nationality
Australia

People in David Carter's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Jaime Fillol
Jaime Fillol
b. 1946
Tennis player
 Portrait of Eddie Dibbs
Eddie Dibbs
b. 1951
Tennis player
 Portrait of Paul Kronk
Paul Kronk
b. 1954
Tennis player

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Carter?

Australian tennis player

When was David Carter born?

David Carter was born on 21 April 1956 in Bundaberg.

What is David Carter's occupation?

David Carter is a tennis player.

What nationality is David Carter?

David Carter is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Carter

· Wikidata: Q5232213

· DBpedia: David Carter (tennis)

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