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{{short description|Australian tennis player}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1960|10|12}}
| birth_place = [[Perth]], Australia
| birth_place = [[Perth]], Western Australia
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| singlesrecord = 37–64
| singlesrecord = 37–64
| singlestitles = 0
| singlestitles = 0
| highestsinglesranking = No. 97 (4 January 1982)
| highestsinglesranking = No. 70 (5 July 1982)
| AustralianOpenresult = 2R ([[1980 Australian Open – Men's Singles|1980]], [[1982 Australian Open – Men's Singles|1982]], [[1983 Australian Open – Men's Singles|1983]])
| AustralianOpenresult = 2R ([[1980 Australian Open – Men's singles|1980]], [[1982 Australian Open – Men's singles|1982]], [[1983 Australian Open – Men's singles|1983]])
| FrenchOpenresult = 2R ([[1981 French Open – Men's Singles|1981]])
| FrenchOpenresult = 2R ([[1981 French Open – Men's singles|1981]])
| Wimbledonresult = 3R ([[1982 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles|1982]])
| Wimbledonresult = 3R ([[1982 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles|1982]])
| doublesrecord = 33–60
| doublesrecord = 33–60
| doublestitles = 1
| doublestitles = 1
| highestdoublesranking = No. 114 (3 January 1983)
| highestdoublesranking = No. 114 (3 January 1983)
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'''Chris Johnstone''' (born 12 October 1960) is a former professional [[tennis]] player from [[Australia]].
'''Chris Johnstone''' (born 12 October 1960) is a former professional [[tennis]] player from [[Australia]].


==Career==
==Career==
Johnstone was runner-up to Pat Serrett at the 1978 Australian Junior Championships.<ref>[http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10002146 ITF Juniors: Chris Johnstone]</ref>
Johnstone was runner-up to [[Pat Serret]] at the 1978 Australian Junior Championships.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10002146 |title=ITF Juniors: Chris Johnstone |access-date=24 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317203030/http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10002146 |archive-date=17 March 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>


His best [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] performance came at the [[1982 Wimbledon Championships]], where he had wins over [[David Schneider (tennis)|David Schneider]] and [[Jay Lapidus]], to make the third round.<ref name=ATP>[http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Jo/C/Chris-Johnstone.aspx ATP World Tour: Chris Johnstone]</ref> In the mixed doubles he and partner [[Pam Whytcross]] were semi-finalists.<ref>[http://www.itftennis.com/ProCircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?PlayerID=10002146 ITF Pro Circuit: Chris Johnstone]</ref>
His best [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] performance came at the [[1982 Wimbledon Championships]], where he had wins over [[David Schneider (tennis)|David Schneider]] and [[Jay Lapidus]], to make the third round.<ref name=ATP>{{Cite web |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Jo/C/Chris-Johnstone.aspx |title=ATP World Tour: Chris Johnstone |access-date=24 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024152023/http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Jo/C/Chris-Johnstone.aspx |archive-date=24 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the mixed doubles he and partner [[Pam Whytcross]] were semi-finalists.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.itftennis.com/ProCircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?PlayerID=10002146 |title=ITF Pro Circuit: Chris Johnstone |access-date=24 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811164551/http://www.itftennis.com/ProCircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?PlayerID=10002146 |archive-date=11 August 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>


A right-hander, Johnstone made the finals in both the singles and doubles draws at the [[1982 South Australian Open]].<ref name=ATP/> He lost the singles final to [[Mike Bauer]] but won the doubles, with [[Pat Cash]].<ref name=ATP/>
A right-hander, Johnstone made the finals in both the singles and doubles draws at the [[1982 South Australian Open]].<ref name=ATP/> He lost the singles final to [[Mike Bauer]] but won the doubles, with [[Pat Cash]].<ref name=ATP/>
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===Singles: 1 (0–1)===
===Singles: 1 (0–1)===
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|1.
|1982
|Dec 1982
|[[Brisbane International|Adelaide]]
|[[1982 South Australian Open|Adelaide]], Australia
|Grass
|Grass
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Bauer]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Bauer]]
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===Doubles: 1 (1–0)===
===Doubles: 1 (1–0)===
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===Singles: (2)===
===Singles: (2)===
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|1.
|1.
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|[[Essen]], [[West Germany]]
|[[Essen]], [[West Germany]]
|Clay
|Clay
|{{flagicon|FRG}} [[Andreas Maurer]]
|{{flagicon|FRG}} [[Andreas Maurer (tennis)|Andreas Maurer]]
|7–5, 7–6
|7–5, 7–6
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===Doubles: (4)===
===Doubles: (4)===
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|1981
|1981
|West Worthing, [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]]
|West Worthing, UK
|Clay
|Clay
|{{flagicon|NZL}} [[Chris Lewis (tennis)|Chris Lewis]]
|{{flagicon|NZL}} [[Chris Lewis (tennis)|Chris Lewis]]
|{{flagicon|RSA|1928}} Rory Chappell<br />{{flagicon|RSA|1928}} [[Schalk van der Merwe]]
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|6–2, 6–3
|6–2, 6–3
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|2.
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|1981
|1981
|[[Ostende]], [[Belgium]]
|[[Ostend]], [[Belgium]]
|Clay
|Clay
|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[John Feaver]]
|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[John Feaver]]
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist|1}}
{{reflist|1}}

== External links ==
* {{ATP}}
* {{ITF}}
* {{Tennis Australia}}


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[[Category:Tennis players from Perth, Western Australia]]
[[Category:Tennis players from Perth, Western Australia]]
[[Category:Sportsmen from Western Australia]]

Latest revision as of 00:37, 13 May 2023

Chris Johnstone
Country (sports)Australia Australia
Born (1960-10-12) 12 October 1960 (age 63)
Perth, Western Australia
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record37–64
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 70 (5 July 1982)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1980, 1982, 1983)
French Open2R (1981)
Wimbledon3R (1982)
Doubles
Career record33–60
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 114 (3 January 1983)

Chris Johnstone (born 12 October 1960) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.

Career[edit]

Johnstone was runner-up to Pat Serret at the 1978 Australian Junior Championships.[1]

His best Grand Slam performance came at the 1982 Wimbledon Championships, where he had wins over David Schneider and Jay Lapidus, to make the third round.[2] In the mixed doubles he and partner Pam Whytcross were semi-finalists.[3]

A right-hander, Johnstone made the finals in both the singles and doubles draws at the 1982 South Australian Open.[2] He lost the singles final to Mike Bauer but won the doubles, with Pat Cash.[2]

Grand Prix career finals[edit]

Singles: 1 (0–1)[edit]

Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Dec 1982 Adelaide, Australia Grass United States Mike Bauer 6–4, 6–7, 2–6

Doubles: 1 (1–0)[edit]

Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1–0 Dec 1982 Adelaide, Australia Grass Australia Pat Cash Australia Broderick Dyke
Australia Wayne Hampson 		6–3, 6–7, 7–6

Challenger titles[edit]

Singles: (2)[edit]

No. Year Tournament Surface Opponent Score
1. 1981 Essen, West Germany Clay West Germany Andreas Maurer 7–5, 7–6
2. 1981 Brisbane, Australia Grass Australia Phil Dent 6–4, 6–4

Doubles: (4)[edit]

No. Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
1. 1981 West Worthing, UK Clay New Zealand Chris Lewis South Africa Rory Chappell
South Africa Schalk van der Merwe 		6–2, 6–3
2. 1981 Ostend, Belgium Clay United Kingdom John Feaver Australia Cliff Letcher
Australia Warren Maher 		6–4, 6–4
3. 1981 Brisbane, Australia Grass Australia Craig Miller Australia Brad Drewett
Australia Warren Maher 		6–4, 7–5
4. 1983 Perth, Australia Grass United States John Benson Australia Peter Doohan
Australia Michael Fancutt 		3–6, 6–4, 7–6

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ITF Juniors: Chris Johnstone". Archived from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "ATP World Tour: Chris Johnstone". Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  3. ^ "ITF Pro Circuit: Chris Johnstone". Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2012.

External links[edit]

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