Roscoe Tanner
American tennis player, Wimbledon finalist
Born
October 15th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional tennis player with significant achievements in the 1970s and 1980s. Won a total of 10 singles titles on the ATP Tour. Reached the final at Wimbledon in 1977, marking a career highlight. Achieved a highest singles ranking of World No. 4 in 1979, demonstrating notable performance in major tournaments. Known for a powerful serve and strong baseline game, which contributed to success in both singles and doubles competitions.
Reached Wimbledon final in 1977
Achieved ATP ranking of World No. 4
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