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Mark Dickson

b. 1959

American tennis player

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Born 1959. Mark Dickson is an American tennis player.

Mark Dickson (born 8 December 1959) is a former professional tennis player.

Playing college tennis at Clemson University, Dickson was selected as the 1982 ITCA Senior Player of the Year. Additionally, he was named All-American in singles in 1980, 1981 and 1982. In 1981 he was also named All-American in doubles. Dickson turned pro in 1982 after becoming the first three-time All-America at Clemson University from 1980 to 1982.

As a tour pro, Dickson is best known for being a quarter-finalist in the 1983 US Open where he defeated Stefan Simonsson, Mel Purcell, Danie Visser and John Lloyd before losing to compatriot Bill Scanlon. He captured two grand prix tour titles, at Houston and Toulouse.

Born in Tampa, Florida, Dickson graduated from Jesuit High School in 1978. He lived in Sarasota, Florida while on tour.

Career finals

Singles (2 titles, 1 runner-up) ResultW/L DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScoreLoss 0–1 Mar 1983 Munich, West Germany Carpet (i) Brian Teacher 6–1, 4–6, 2–6, 3–6Win 1–1 Apr 1984 Houston, U.S. Clay Sammy Giammalva Jr. 6–3, 6–2Win 2–1 Nov 1984 Toulouse, France Hard (i) Heinz Günthardt 7–6(7–2), 6–4

Doubles (4 titles, 5 runner-ups)

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American tennis player

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Mark Dickson was born on 8 December 1959 in Tampa, Florida.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Dickson

· Wikidata: Q3294056

· DBpedia: Mark Dickson (tennis)

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