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{{Short description|American tennis player}} |
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| plays = Right-handed |
| plays = Right-handed |
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| singlesrecord = 17–20 |
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| singlestitles = 1 |
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| highestsinglesranking = No. 122 (July 16, 1984) |
| highestsinglesranking = No. 122 (July 16, 1984) |
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| AustralianOpenresult = 2R ([[1987 Australian Open – Men's |
| AustralianOpenresult = 2R ([[1987 Australian Open – Men's singles|1987]]) |
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| USOpenresult = 1R ([[1981 US Open – Men's |
| USOpenresult = 1R ([[1981 US Open – Men's singles|1981]], [[1984 US Open – Men's singles|1984]]) |
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| doublesrecord = 13–24 |
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| doublestitles = 0 |
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| highestdoublesranking = No. 128 (August 20, 1984) |
| highestdoublesranking = No. 128 (August 20, 1984) |
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| AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 2R (1984) |
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| USOpenDoublesresult = 1R (1984) |
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His first [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] appearance was at the [[1981 US Open (tennis)|1981 US Open]], where he lost in a straight sets loss to [[Bruce Manson]], in a match which lasted just 20 games.<ref name=ATP/> He fared better when he returned to the US Open in 1984, claiming the first two sets against [[Todd Nelson (tennis)|Todd Nelson]], but he was unable to win the match.<ref name=ATP/> The American also lost in the opening round of the [[1984 Australian Open]], to [[Eddie Edwards (tennis)|Eddie Edwards]] of [[South Africa]].<ref name=ATP/> He managed to register a win at the [[1987 Australian Open]], beating [[Patrik Kühnen]].<ref>''[[Ocala Star-Banner]]'', [http://www.news.google.com/newspapers?id=1YwxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pAYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2755,5169558 "Davis Wins Aussie Match In Five Sets"], January 12, 1987, p 9</ref> In the second round he faced world number one [[Ivan Lendl]] and lost in four sets.<ref name=ATP/> |
His first [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] appearance was at the [[1981 US Open (tennis)|1981 US Open]], where he lost in a straight sets loss to [[Bruce Manson]], in a match which lasted just 20 games.<ref name=ATP/> He fared better when he returned to the US Open in 1984, claiming the first two sets against [[Todd Nelson (tennis)|Todd Nelson]], but he was unable to win the match.<ref name=ATP/> The American also lost in the opening round of the [[1984 Australian Open]], to [[Eddie Edwards (tennis)|Eddie Edwards]] of [[South Africa]].<ref name=ATP/> He managed to register a win at the [[1987 Australian Open]], beating [[Patrik Kühnen]].<ref>''[[Ocala Star-Banner]]'', [http://www.news.google.com/newspapers?id=1YwxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pAYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2755,5169558 "Davis Wins Aussie Match In Five Sets"], January 12, 1987, p 9</ref> In the second round he faced world number one [[Ivan Lendl]] and lost in four sets.<ref name=ATP/> |
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At [[Auckland]] in 1984, Saltz became the eighth player to win a [[Grand Prix tennis circuit|Grand Prix]] tournament as a qualifier when he defeated [[Chip Hooper]] in the [[1984 |
At [[Auckland]] in 1984, Saltz became the eighth player to win a [[Grand Prix tennis circuit|Grand Prix]] tournament as a qualifier when he defeated [[Chip Hooper]] in the [[1984 Benson and Hedges Open|Benson and Hedges Open]] final.<ref name=ATP/> With a ranking of no. 390 he was at the time the lowest ranked player to win a Grand Prix tournament.<ref name=wot1985>{{cite book|title=The [[International Tennis Federation]] : World of Tennis 1985|year=1985|publisher=Willow Books|location=London|isbn=0002181703|page=132|editor=John Barrett|editor-link=John Barrett (tennis)}}</ref> Saltz was a semifinalist at the same event the following year.<ref name=ATP/> |
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==Grand Prix career finals== |
==Grand Prix career finals== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==Official links== |
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*[https://www.atptour.com/en/players/danny-saltz/s008/overview Player Profile and Stats] on [[ATP Tour]] |
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| NAME = Saltz, Danny |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American tennis player |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = July 30, 1961 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Chicago]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:10, 14 December 2023
Country (sports) | United States |
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Residence | Newport Beach, California |
Born | Chicago | July 30, 1961
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Turned pro | 1983 |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 17–20 |
Career titles | 1 |
Highest ranking | No. 122 (July 16, 1984) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1987) |
US Open | 1R (1981, 1984) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 13–24 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 128 (August 20, 1984) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1984) |
US Open | 1R (1984) |
Danny Saltz (born July 30, 1961) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.[1]
Career[edit]
Saltz played collegiate tennis for the University of California, Los Angeles.[2]
His first Grand Slam appearance was at the 1981 US Open, where he lost in a straight sets loss to Bruce Manson, in a match which lasted just 20 games.[2] He fared better when he returned to the US Open in 1984, claiming the first two sets against Todd Nelson, but he was unable to win the match.[2] The American also lost in the opening round of the 1984 Australian Open, to Eddie Edwards of South Africa.[2] He managed to register a win at the 1987 Australian Open, beating Patrik Kühnen.[3] In the second round he faced world number one Ivan Lendl and lost in four sets.[2]
At Auckland in 1984, Saltz became the eighth player to win a Grand Prix tournament as a qualifier when he defeated Chip Hooper in the Benson and Hedges Open final.[2] With a ranking of no. 390 he was at the time the lowest ranked player to win a Grand Prix tournament.[4] Saltz was a semifinalist at the same event the following year.[2]
Grand Prix career finals[edit]
Singles: 1 (1–0)[edit]
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Winner | 1. | 1984 | Auckland, New Zealand | Hard | Chip Hooper | 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–4 |
References[edit]
- ^ ITF Pro Circuit Profile
- ^ a b c d e f g ATP World Tour Profile
- ^ Ocala Star-Banner, "Davis Wins Aussie Match In Five Sets", January 12, 1987, p 9
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1985). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. London: Willow Books. p. 132. ISBN 0002181703.