Byron Bertram
Byron BertramCountry (sports) |
Republic of South Africa |
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Residence |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
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Born |
(1952-10-29) 29 October 1952 Johannesburg, South Africa |
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Height |
1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
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Turned pro |
1970 |
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Retired |
1980 |
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Plays |
Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
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Singles |
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Career record |
101–127 |
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Career titles |
0 |
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Highest ranking |
No. 51 (26 July 1976) |
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Grand Slam Singles results |
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French Open |
2R (1976, 1977) |
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Wimbledon |
QF (1977) |
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US Open |
1R (1976, 1980) |
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Doubles |
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Career record |
98–100 |
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Career titles |
1 |
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Team competitions |
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Davis Cup |
W (1974) |
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Last updated on: 13 June 2012. |
Byron Bertram (born 29 October 1952 in Johannesburg, South Africa), is a former professional tennis player from South Africa
Bertram attended Parktown Boys' High School. During his career he won 1 tour doubles title and achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 51 in July 1976. Bertram reached the quarterfinals of the 1977 Wimbledon Championships; defeated Stan Smith at the tournament in 1975; and was a member of the winning South Africa Davis Cup team in 1974.
Doubles titles (1)
Outcome |
No. |
Date |
Tournament |
Surface |
Partner |
Opponents in the final |
Score in the final |
Runner-up |
1. |
1974 |
Salisbury, U.S. |
Carpet |
Andrew Pattison |
Jimmy Connors Frew McMillan |
6–3, 2–6, 1–6 |
Runner-up |
2. |
1974 |
Jackson, U.S. |
Carpet |
John Feaver |
Fred McNair Grover Raz Reid |
6–3, 3–6, 3–6 |
Winner |
1. |
1976 |
Louisville, U.S. |
Clay |
Pat Cramer |
Stan Smith Erik Van Dillen |
6–3, 6–4 |
Runner-up |
3. |
1978 |
Sarasota, U.S. |
Carpet |
Bernard Mitton |
Colin Dowdeswell Geoff Masters |
6–2, 3–6, 2–6 |
Singles runners-up (1)
Outcome |
No. |
Date |
Tournament |
Surface |
Opponents in the final |
Score in the final |
Runner-up |
1. |
1974 |
Calgary, Canada |
Indoor |
Karl Meiler |
4–6, 6–3, 3–6 |
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