Pender Murphy (born March 19, 1959) is a former professional tennis player from United States.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | March 19, 1959 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 8–16 |
| Highest ranking | No. 102 (July 5, 1982) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1983) |
| US Open | 1R (1982) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–8 |
| Highest ranking | No. 322 (January 2, 1984) |
Murphy grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and attended Clemson University, where he earned All-American honors on three occasions.[1]
Following his time at Clemson University he competed professionally for two years. His best result on the Grand Prix tour was a semi-final appearance at Venice in 1982, after which he reached a career best ranking of 102 in the world. He competed in the main draw of two Grand Slam tournaments, the 1982 US Open and 1983 French Open.[2]
References
edit- ^ Murphy, Jen (June 8, 2019). "The Ex-Tennis Pro Who Jump-Started His Training". Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "It has been a long trip for Pender Murphy..." United Press International. May 16, 1983.
