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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 (tennis)|John Barrett]]}}</ref> Saltz was a semifinalist at the same event the following year.<ref name=ATP/> |
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Newport Beach, California |
| Born | July 30, 1961 Chicago |
| 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
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
Singles: 1 (1–0)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 1984 | Auckland, New Zealand | Hard | Chip Hooper
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4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–4 |
References
- ^ 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.