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Pender Murphy

b. 1959

American tennis player

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About Pender Murphy

Born 1959. Pender Murphy is an American tennis player.

Pender Murphy (born March 19, 1959) is a former professional tennis player from United States.

Murphy grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and attended Clemson University, where he earned All-American honors on three occasions.

Following his time at Clemson University he competed professionally for two years. His best result on the Grand Prix tour was a semi-final appearance at Venice in 1982, after which he reached a career best ranking of 102 in the world. He competed in the main draw of two Grand Slam tournaments, the 1982 US Open and 1983 French Open.

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Education
Charlotte Latin School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pender Murphy?

American tennis player

When was Pender Murphy born?

Pender Murphy was born on 19 March 1959 in Charlotte.

What is Pender Murphy's occupation?

Pender Murphy is a tennis player.

What nationality is Pender Murphy?

Pender Murphy is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pender Murphy

· Wikidata: Q84073353

· DBpedia: Pender Murphy

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