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| name = Danny Saltz
| name = Danny Saltz
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| country = {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| country = {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| residence = [[Newport Beach, California]]
| residence = [[Newport Beach, California]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1961|7|30}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1961|7|30}}
| birth_place = [[Chicago]]
| birth_place = [[Chicago]]
| death_date =
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| singlesrecord = 17-20
| singlesrecord = 17-20
| singlestitles = 1
| singlestitles = 1
| highestsinglesranking = No. 122 (16 Jul 1984)
| highestsinglesranking = No. 122 (July 16, 1984)
| AustralianOpenresult = 2R ([[1987 Australian Open – Men's Singles|1987]])
| AustralianOpenresult = 2R ([[1987 Australian Open – Men's Singles|1987]])
| USOpenresult = 1R ([[1981 US Open – Men's Singles|1981]], [[1984 US Open – Men's Singles|1984]])
| USOpenresult = 1R ([[1981 US Open – Men's Singles|1981]], [[1984 US Open – Men's Singles|1984]])
| doublesrecord = 13-24
| doublesrecord = 13-24
| doublestitles = 0
| doublestitles = 0
| highestdoublesranking = No. 128 (20 Aug 1984)
| highestdoublesranking = No. 128 (August 20, 1984)
| grandslamsdoublesresults= yes
| grandslamsdoublesresults= yes
| AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 2R (1984)
| AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 2R (1984)
| USOpenDoublesresult = 1R (1984)
| USOpenDoublesresult = 1R (1984)
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'''Danny Saltz''' (born 30 July 1961) is a former professional [[tennis]] player from the United States.<ref>[http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?PlayerID=10005312 ITF Pro Circuit Profile]</ref>
'''Danny Saltz''' (born July 30, 1961) is a former professional [[tennis]] player from the United States.<ref>[http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?PlayerID=10005312 ITF Pro Circuit Profile]</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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 (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"], 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 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/>


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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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American tennis player
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American tennis player
| DATE OF BIRTH = 30 July 1961
| DATE OF BIRTH = July 30, 1961
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Chicago]]
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Chicago]]
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Revision as of 13:36, 28 October 2013

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

Danny Saltz (born July 30, 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 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 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

  1. ^ ITF Pro Circuit Profile
  2. ^ a b c d e f g ATP World Tour Profile
  3. ^ Ocala Star-Banner, "Davis Wins Aussie Match In Five Sets", January 12, 1987, p 9

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