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Saltz played collegiate tennis for the [[University of California, Los Angeles]].<ref name=ATP>[http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Sa/D/Danny-Saltz.aspx ATP World Tour Profile]</ref>
Saltz played collegiate tennis for the [[University of California, Los Angeles]].<ref name=ATP>[http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Sa/D/Danny-Saltz.aspx ATP World Tour Profile]</ref>


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]] of [[South Africa]].<ref name=ATP/> He managed to register a win at the [[1987 Australian Open]], beating [[Patrik Kuhnen]].<ref>''[[Ocala Star-Banner ]]'', [http://www.news.google.com/newspapers?id=1YwxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pAYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2755,5169558 "Davis Wins Aussie Match In Five Sets‎"], 12 January 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 Kuhnen]].<ref>''[[Ocala Star-Banner ]]'', [http://www.news.google.com/newspapers?id=1YwxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pAYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2755,5169558 "Davis Wins Aussie Match In Five Sets‎"], 12 January 1987, p 9</ref> In the second round he faced world number one [[Ivan Lendl]] and lost in four sets.<ref name=ATP/>


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 Heineken Open|Heineken Open]] final.<ref name=ATP/> He was a semi-finalist at the same event the following year.<ref name=ATP/>
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 Heineken Open|Heineken Open]] final.<ref name=ATP/> He was a semi-finalist at the same event the following year.<ref name=ATP/>

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Danny Saltz
Country (sports)United States United States
ResidenceNewport Beach, California
Born (1961-07-30) 30 July 1961 (age 62)
Chicago, Illinois
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Turned pro1983
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record17-20
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 122 (16 Jul 1984)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1987)
US Open1R (1981, 1984)
Doubles
Career record13-24
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 128 (20 Aug 1984)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (1984)
US Open1R (1984)

Danny Saltz (born 30 July 1961) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.[1]

Career

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 Kuhnen.[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 Heineken Open final.[2] He was a semi-finalist at the same event the following year.[2]

Grand Prix career finals

Singles: 1 (1–0)

Outcome No. Year Tournament Surface Opponent in the final Score in the final
Winner 1. 1984 New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand Hard United States Chip Hooper 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4

References