John Austin (tennis)
American tennis player
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John Austin (born July 31, 1957) is an American former professional tennis player born in Long Beach, California. He won the Wimbledon mixed doubles championship with his sister, Tracy Austin, in 1980, becoming the first brother and sister team to win a Grand Slam title together.
Country(sports)
United States
United StatesBornJuly 31, 1957
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
| Country (sports) | United States |
|---|---|
| Born | July 31, 1957 |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 50–83 |
| Highest ranking | No. 40 (August 10, 1981) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1980) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1979, 1980) |
| US Open | 2R (1979, 1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 85–96 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 52 (January 4, 1981) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1983) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1981) |
| US Open | 2R (1977, 1979, 1980, 1981) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | W (1980) |
| US Open | 2R (1977) |
Austin reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 40. He is the brother of former professional tennis players Tracy, Pam, Jeff, and Doug Austin, and the brother-in-law of fitness expert Denise Austin.
According to a July 31, 2006 press release,
- He was the head pro of the Mulholland Tennis Club in Los Angeles
- He was the national NCAA doubles champ in 1978 while at UCLA
- He was a Davis Cup team member.
As of 2024, Austin resides in Scottsdale, AZ where he is the coach of the girls tennis team at Notre Dame Preparatory High School.[1]
Grand Slam finals
Mixed doubles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner–up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1980 | Wimbledon | Grass | Tracy Austin |  Dianne Fromholtz Mark Edmondson | 4–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–3 |
| Loss | 1981 | Wimbledon | Grass | Tracy Austin |  Betty Stöve Frew McMillan | 6–4, 6–7(2–7), 3–6 |
