About Roger Dowdeswell
Born 1944. Roger Dowdeswell is a tennis player.
Roger Dowdeswell (born 16 February 1944) is a former professional tennis player from Zimbabwe. He is the elder brother of Colin Dowdeswell.
Playing career Dowdeswell made the second round of all four Grand Slam tournaments during his career. He played Davis Cup tennis for Rhodesia in 1965, against Yugoslavia. In his singles rubbers he lost to Boro Jovanović and Niki Pilic, the same two that would beat he and Roy Stilwell in the doubles.
Coaching Dowdeswell, who is now the Tennis Director of the Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club, has coached the American and New Zealand junior Davis Cup teams.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Roger Dowdeswell?
Rhodesian tennis player
When was Roger Dowdeswell born?
Roger Dowdeswell was born on 16 February 1944 in Nairobi.
What is Roger Dowdeswell's occupation?
Roger Dowdeswell is a tennis player.
What nationality is Roger Dowdeswell?
Roger Dowdeswell's recorded nationality: Rhodesia.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Roger Dowdeswell
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Dowdeswell. https://biography.guide/roger-dowdeswell/
MLA: "Roger Dowdeswell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-dowdeswell/.
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