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'''Brian Levine''' (born on August 20, 1958 in [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]]), is a former [[South Africa]]n [[tennis]] player. Levine won 2 doubles titles during his professional career. The right-hander reached his highest singles [[Association of Tennis Professionals|ATP]] ranking on March 24, 1986, when he became the number 44 in the world, though he never won a singles title in his career. |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1958|08|20}} |
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| birth_place = [[Cape Town]], South Africa |
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| height = {{height|m=1.83}} |
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| turnedpro = 1982 |
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| plays = Right-handed |
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| highestsinglesranking = No. 180 (19 November 1984) |
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| Wimbledonresult = 1R (1986) |
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| highestdoublesranking = No. 44 (24 March 1986) |
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'''Brian Levine''' (born 20 August 1958) is a former South African [[tennis]] player who played professional tennis from 1982 to 1988.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.atptour.com/en/players/brian-levine/l022/overview|title=Brian Levine {{!}} Overview {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis|website=ATP Tour|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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In his career, Levine played in 24 Grand Slams (French Open, Wimbledon, US Open & Australian Open). Levine's first major grand slam was Wimbledon in 1983 where he qualified for the doubles with a 18-year-old [[Stefan Edberg]]. Levine competed in over 200 tournaments worldwide on the ATP Tour. |
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Levine won two doubles titles during his professional career. He reached his highest doubles [[Association of Tennis Professionals|ATP]] ranking on 24 March 1986 when he became the number 44 in the world. He won the singles title at the 1984 West Australian Open, a tournament on the [[1984 ATP Challenger Series|Challenger Series]] held in Perth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.atptour.com/en/players/brian-levine/l022/overview|title=Brian Levine {{!}} Player Activity {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis|website=ATP Tour|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> |
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==Career finals== |
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===Doubles (2 titles, 2 runner-ups)=== |
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!style="width:35px" class="unsortable"|W/L |
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|'''Opponent in the final''' |
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|'''Score |
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| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win |
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| 1. |
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| 1–0 |
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| Jan 1984 |
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| [[ATP Auckland|Auckland]], [[New Zealand]] |
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| [[ATP Auckland|Auckland]], New Zealand |
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| Hard |
| Hard |
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| {{flagicon|USA}} [[John Van Nostrand]] |
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[John Van Nostrand]] |
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| 7–5, 6–2 |
| 7–5, 6–2 |
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| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win |
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| 2. |
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| 2–0 |
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| Sep 1984 |
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| [[ATP Tel Aviv|Tel Aviv]], [[Israel]] |
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| [[ATP Tel Aviv|Tel Aviv]], Israel |
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| Hard |
| Hard |
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| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Peter Doohan]] |
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Peter Doohan]] |
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| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Colin Dowdeswell]] <br> {{flagicon|SUI}} [[Jakob Hlasek]] |
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Colin Dowdeswell]] <br> {{flagicon|SUI}} [[Jakob Hlasek]] |
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| 6–3, 6–4 |
| 6–3, 6–4 |
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===Runner-ups (2)=== |
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| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss |
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| 1. |
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| 2–1 |
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| Dec 1984 |
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| [[ATP Adelaide|Adelaide]], [[Australia]] |
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| [[ATP Adelaide|Adelaide]], Australia |
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| Grass |
| Grass |
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| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Peter Doohan]] |
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Peter Doohan]] |
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| 6–4, 5–7, 1–6 |
| 6–4, 5–7, 1–6 |
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| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss |
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| 2. |
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| 2–2 |
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| Mar 1986 |
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| [[Internazionali di Lombardia|Milan]], [[Italy]] |
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| [[Internazionali di Lombardia|Milan]], Italy |
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| Carpet |
| Carpet |
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| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Laurie Warder]] |
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Laurie Warder]] |
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| 3–6, 6–4, 1–6 |
| 3–6, 6–4, 1–6 |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 16:51, 2 June 2023
Country (sports) | South Africa |
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Born | Cape Town, South Africa | 20 August 1958
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Turned pro | 1982 |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 5–11 |
Highest ranking | No. 180 (19 November 1984) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Wimbledon | 1R (1986) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 37–56 |
Career titles | 2 |
Highest ranking | No. 44 (24 March 1986) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 3R (1985) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 2R (1985) |
Brian Levine (born 20 August 1958) is a former South African tennis player who played professional tennis from 1982 to 1988.[1]
Career[edit]
In his career, Levine played in 24 Grand Slams (French Open, Wimbledon, US Open & Australian Open). Levine's first major grand slam was Wimbledon in 1983 where he qualified for the doubles with a 18-year-old Stefan Edberg. Levine competed in over 200 tournaments worldwide on the ATP Tour.
Levine won two doubles titles during his professional career. He reached his highest doubles ATP ranking on 24 March 1986 when he became the number 44 in the world. He won the singles title at the 1984 West Australian Open, a tournament on the Challenger Series held in Perth.[2]
Career finals[edit]
Doubles (2 titles, 2 runner-ups)[edit]
Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Win | 1–0 | Jan 1984 | Auckland, New Zealand | Hard | John Van Nostrand | Brad Drewett Chip Hooper |
7–5, 6–2 |
Win | 2–0 | Sep 1984 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Hard | Peter Doohan | Colin Dowdeswell Jakob Hlasek |
6–3, 6–4 |
Loss | 2–1 | Dec 1984 | Adelaide, Australia | Grass | Peter Doohan | Broderick Dyke Wally Masur |
6–4, 5–7, 1–6 |
Loss | 2–2 | Mar 1986 | Milan, Italy | Carpet | Laurie Warder | Colin Dowdeswell Christo Steyn |
3–6, 6–4, 1–6 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Brian Levine | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ "Brian Levine | Player Activity | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Retrieved 24 April 2020.