About Syd Ball
Born 1950. Syd Ball is an Australian tennis player.
Syd Ball (born 24 January 1950) is an Australian former professional tennis player.
Ball enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won seven doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 14 times. Partnering Bob Giltinan, Ball finished runner-up at the 1974 Australian Open. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 22 in 1977. In August 2000, Ball was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his commitment to tennis.
Syd Ball is the father of former tour professional Carsten Ball.
Career finals
Doubles: 21 (7 titles / 14 runners-up)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Syd Ball?
Australian tennis player
When was Syd Ball born?
Syd Ball was born on 24 January 1950 in Sydney.
What is Syd Ball's occupation?
Syd Ball is a tennis player.
What nationality is Syd Ball?
Syd Ball is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Syd Ball. https://biography.guide/syd-ball/
MLA: "Syd Ball." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/syd-ball/.
Chicago: "Syd Ball." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/syd-ball/.
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