Ben Testerman
| Country (sports) |  United States | 
|---|---|
| Residence | Knoxville, Tennessee, USA | 
| Born | February 2, 1962 Knoxville, Tennessee, USA | 
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 
| Turned pro | 1979 | 
| Retired | 1987 | 
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) | 
| Prize money | $375,659 | 
| Singles | |
| Career record | 87-102 | 
| Career titles | 0 | 
| Highest ranking | No. 22 (December 10, 1984) | 
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1984) | 
| French Open | 3R (1981) | 
| Wimbledon | 3R (1985) | 
| US Open | 1R (1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987) | 
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 70-81 | 
| Career titles | 1 | 
| Highest ranking | No. 33 (March 25, 1985) | 
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1982, 1984, 1985) | 
| French Open | 1R (1981, 1983) | 
| Wimbledon | 2R (1985, 1987) | 
| US Open | QF (1984) | 
| Last updated on: November 8, 2012. | |
Ben Testerman (born February 2, 1962, in Knoxville, Tennessee), is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
During his career he won 1 doubles title. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 22 in 1984 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 33 in 1985. His best achievement in singles competition was reaching the semi-final of the 1984 Australian Open, where he led Kevin Curren by two sets to love before being eventually defeated in five sets.
Singles runners-up (1)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Championship | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score in the final | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 1983 | Monterrey, Mexico | Carpet |  Sammy Giammalva Jr. | 4–6, 6–3, 3–6 | 
Doubles titles (1)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score in the final | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 1984 | Livingston, U.S. | Hard |  Scott Davis |  Paul Annacone  Glenn Michibata | 6–4, 6–4 | 
| Runner-up | 1. | 1985 | Houston, U.S. | Carpet |  Hank Pfister |  Peter Fleming  John McEnroe | 3–6, 2–6 | 
| Runner-up | 2. | 1985 | Cleveland, U.S. | Hard |  Hank Pfister |  Leo Palin  Olli Rahnasto | 3–6, 7–6, 6–7 | 
| Runner-up | 3. | 1985 | Brisbane, Australia | Carpet |  Bud Schultz |  Martin Davis  Brad Drewett | 2–6, 2–6 | 
References
External links
- Testerman, Ben at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Testerman, Ben at the International Tennis Federation
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