Hank Pfister
American tennis player
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Hank Pfister (born October 9, 1953) is a former tennis player from the United States, who won two singles titles (1981, Maui and 1982, Newport) during his professional career. The right-hander reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on May 2, 1983, when he became world No. 19.
Country(sports)
United States
United StatesResidenceBakersfield, California
BornOctober 9, 1953
Bakersfield, California
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Country (sports) | United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Bakersfield, California |
| Born | October 9, 1953 Bakersfield, California |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Turned pro | 1977 |
| Retired | 1988 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $873,335 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 259–211 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 19 (May 2, 1983) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1978, 1981, 1982) |
| French Open | 2R (1978) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1978, 1980, 1982) |
| US Open | 3R (1979, 1980) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 277–217 |
| Career titles | 11 |
| Highest ranking | No. 12 (December 13, 1982) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1981) |
| French Open | W (1978, 1980) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1980) |
| US Open | F (1982) |
Being tall of stature, sturdy of build and possessing a fast serve, his style was highlighted by use of the serve and volley game.
Career finals
Singles: 7 (2 titles / 5 runner-ups)
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Jul 1977 | Newport, U.S. | Grass |  Tim Gullikson |
1–6, 5–7 |
| Loss | 0–2 | Feb 1978 | Little Rock, U.S. | Carpet | Dick Stockton |
4–6, 5–3, ret. |
| Loss | 0–3 | Oct 1979 | Sydney, Australia | Grass |  Phil Dent |
4–6, 4–6, 5–7 |
| Loss | 0–4 | Jul 1981 | Newport, U.S. | Grass |  Johan Kriek |
6–3, 3–6, 5–7 |
| Win | 1–4 | Sep 1981 | Maui, U.S. | Hard | Tim Mayotte |
6–4, 6–4 |
| Win | 2–4 | Jul 1982 | Newport, U.S. | Grass | Mike Estep |
6–1, 7–5 |
| Loss | 2–5 | Aug 1984 | Columbus, U.S. | Hard | Brad Gilbert |
3–6, 6–3, 3–6 |
Doubles: 27 (11 wins / 16 losses)
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Jan 1976 | Birmingham, U.S. | Carpet | Dennis Ralston |
Jimmy Connors Erik van Dillen |
6–7, 4–6 |
| Win | 1–1 | Nov 1976 | Hong Kong | Hard | Butch Walts |
 Anand Amritraj  Ilie Năstase |
6–4, 6–2 |
| Win | 2–1 | Feb 1977 | Dayton, U.S. | Carpet | Butch Walts |
Jeff Borowiak  Andrew Pattison |
6–4, 7–6 |
| Loss | 2–2 | Apr 1978 | Dayton, U.S. | Carpet | Butch Walts |
Brian Gottfried Geoff Masters |
3–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 2–3 | Apr 1978 | San Jose, U.S. | Carpet | Brad Rowe |
Gene Mayer Sandy Mayer |
3–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 3–3 | Jun 1978 | French Open, Paris | Clay | Gene Mayer |
 Manuel Orantes José Higueras |
6–3, 6–2, 6–2 |
| Win | 4–3 | Aug 1978 | Indianapolis, U.S. | Clay | Gene Mayer |
Jeff Borowiak  Chris Lewis |
6–3, 6–1 |
| Loss | 4–4 | Nov 1978 | Hong Kong | Hard | Brad Rowe |
Mark Edmondson John Marks |
7–5, 6–7, 1–6 |
| Win | 5–4 | Dec 1978 | Sydney Outdoor, Australia | Grass | Sherwood Stewart |
Syd Ball Bob Carmichael |
6–4, 6–4 |
| Loss | 5–5 | Apr 1979 | San Jose, U.S. | Carpet | Brad Rowe |
Peter Fleming John McEnroe |
3–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 6–5 | Jun 1980 | French Open, Paris | Clay | Victor Amaya |
Brian Gottfried  Raúl Ramírez |
1–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–3 |
| Loss | 6–6 | Oct 1980 | Maui, Hawaii, U.S. | Hard | Victor Amaya |
Peter Fleming John McEnroe |
6–7, 7–6, 2–6 |
| Win | 7–6 | Nov 1980 | Tokyo Indoor | Carpet | Victor Amaya |
Marty Riessen Sherwood Stewart |
6–3, 3–6, 7–6 |
| Loss | 7–7 | Jan 1981 | Masters Doubles, London | Carpet | Victor Amaya |
Peter McNamara Paul McNamee |
3–6, 6–2, 6–3, 3–6, 2–6 |
| Win | 8–7 | Oct 1981 | Tokyo Indoor | Carpet | Victor Amaya |
 Heinz Günthardt  Balázs Taróczy |
6–4, 6–2 |
| Loss | 8–8 | Dec 1981 | Sydney Outdoor, Australia | Grass | John Sadri |
Peter McNamara Paul McNamee |
7–6, 6–7, 6–7 |
| Loss | 8–9 | Jan 1982 | Australian Open, Melbourne | Grass | John Sadri |
Mark Edmondson Kim Warwick |
3–6, 7–6, 3–6 |
| Win | 9–9 | Feb 1982 | Monterrey, Mexico | Carpet | Victor Amaya |
Tracy Delatte Mel Purcell |
6–3, 6–7, 6–3 |
| Loss | 9–10 | May 1982 | Tampa, U.S. | Hard | Brian Gottfried |
Tim Gullikson Tom Gullikson |
2–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 9–11 | Jun 1982 | Queen's Club, London, UK | Grass | Victor Amaya |
John McEnroe Peter Rennert |
6–7, 5–7 |
| Loss | 9–12 | Aug 1982 | Columbus, U.S. | Hard | Victor Amaya |
Tim Gullikson Bernard Mitton |
6–4, 1–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 10–12 | Aug 1982 | Cleveland, U.S. | Hard | Victor Amaya |
Matt Mitchell Craig Wittus |
6–4, 7–6 |
| Loss | 10–13 | Sep 1982 | US Open, New York | Hard | Victor Amaya |
Kevin Curren Steve Denton |
2–6, 7–6, 7–5, 2–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 11–13 | Sep 1982 | Los Angeles-2 WCT, U.S. | Carpet | Kevin Curren |
Andy Andrews Drew Gitlin |
4–6, 6–2, 7–5 |
| Loss | 11–14 | Nov 1984 | Taipei, Taiwan | Carpet | Drew Gitlin |
Ken Flach Robert Seguso |
1–6, 7–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 11–15 | Feb 1985 | Houston, U.S. | Carpet | Ben Testerman |
Peter Fleming John McEnroe |
3–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 11–16 | Aug 1985 | Cleveland, U.S. | Hard | Ben Testerman |
 Leo Palin Olli Rahnasto |
3–6, 7–6, 6–7 |
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