John Antonas (born 12 September 1951) is a Bahamian former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  Bahamas Caribbean/West Indies |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 September 1951 Nassau, Bahamas |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 258 (16 January 1978) |
Born in Nassau, Antonas represented the Caribbean at the 1975 Nations Cup (later World Team Cup) and in the Davis Cup from 1975 to 1982.[1] In 1989 he got the opportunity to compete for the Bahamas Davis Cup team as playing captain of the side, which was debuting in the competition. He stayed on as non playing captain throughout the 1990s.[2]
Antonas ranked 258 on the professional tour and played collegiate tennis for the University of Alabama.[3]
In 1979, while a tennis pro in the Bahamas, Antonas played tennis against the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.[4]
References
edit- ^ "U.S. Captures Doubles, Takes Davis Cup Series". The New York Times. 13 October 1974.
- ^ Finn, Robin (26 September 1993). "U.S. Duo Downs Bahamas; Next Cup Stop: the World". The New York Times.
- ^ "Six Prep, JC Stars Ink Alabama Grants-in-Aid". The Montgomery Advertiser. 13 June 1971.
- ^ Quinn, Sally (1 May 1979). "The Shah Amid the Mysteries of Paradise". Washington Post.