Eddie Edwards (born 3 July 1956) is a retired professional tour tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  South Africa |
|---|---|
| Residence | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Born | 3 July 1956 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $441,869 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 87–133 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 42 (14 July 1986) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1984, 1988) |
| French Open | 2R (1983) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1986) |
| US Open | 3R (1986) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 136–156 |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 40 (18 July 1988) |
The right-handed Edwards was a tour regular from the mid-1970s to the end of 1987. He played in singles a total of 112 grand prix (including World Championship Tennis events) and 24 grand slam tournaments. His best results were on grass, reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon in 1986 and winning the Adelaide grand prix event in 1985.[1][2] He reached his career-high singles ranking of world No. 42 in July 1986.[3]
Tennis career
editEdwards's career singles record for grand prix and grand slam events was 87 wins and 135 defeats.[3] He also won four doubles titles on tour - Bournemouth in 1980 partnering Craig Edwards of California, Melbourne in 1982 partnering Englishman Jonathan Smith, Lorraine Open 1984 and Bristol Open in 1985, partnering compatriot Danie Visser. Edwards also reached doubles finals in 1981 in Adelaide and at the Stuttgart Indoor with Craig Edwards as his partner, 1985 in Livingston with Visser, and 1986 in Chicago and Newport with Paraguayan Francisco González.[4] He reached a career high doubles ranking of World No. 40 in July 1988.[5] He also partnered American Andy Andrews and won numerous tour doubles titles.
Edwards played college tennis from 1978 through 1980 and earned All-American honors each year while attending Pepperdine University.[6] He had 62 career match wins and an .805 winning percentage (62-15) at Pepperdine.
Career finals
editSingles: 1 (1 win)
edit| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Dec 1985 | Adelaide, Australia | Grass | 6–2, 6–4 |
Doubles (4 wins, 5 losses)
edit| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Sep 1980 | Bournemouth, UK | Clay | 6–3, 6–7, 8–6 | ||
| Loss | 1–1 | Jan 1981 | Adelaide, Australia | Grass | 3–6, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 1–2 | Mar 1981 | Stuttgart, West Germany | Hard | 6–3, 1–6, 2–6 | ||
| Win | 2–2 | Dec 1982 | Melbourne, Australia | Grass | 7–6, 6–3 | ||
| Win | 3–2 | Mar 1984 | Metz, France | Carpet | 3–6, 6–4, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 4–2 | Jun 1985 | Bristol, UK | Grass | 6–4, 7–6 | ||
| Loss | 4–3 | Jul 1985 | Livingston, US | Hard | 3–6, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 4–4 | Mar 1986 | Chicago, US | Carpet (i) | 0–6, 5–7 | ||
| Loss | 4–5 | Jul 1986 | Newport, US | Grass | 6–4, 5–7, 6–7 |
Family
editWife: Jackie Edwards Daughters: Lauren Edwards and Jamie Jean Edwards Instagram
References
edit- ^ Sarni, Jim (29 June 1986). "Becker's Choice Was Soccer's Loss – Tennis' Gain". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "SA Open win breaks five-year drought for Edwards". The Age. 23 December 1985. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ a b "Eddie Edwards". Association of Tennis Professionals. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "Eddie Edwards: Career Titles/Finals". Association of Tennis Professionals. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "Eddie Edwards: South African Airways ATP Rankings History". Association of Tennis Professionals. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ Pepperdine Tennis Records Book: 2010–11 Men's Tennis (PDF). Pepperdine University. 2010. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2010.