Wayne Arthurs

Professional tennis player from Australia

Wayne Arthurs - Professional tennis player from Australia
Born

March 18th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Competed professionally in tennis from the early 1990s to the mid-2000s. Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 22. Achieved greater success in doubles, securing five ATP titles. Made notable appearances in Grand Slam tournaments, including reaching the quarterfinals at the 1997 Australian Open in men's doubles. Represented Australia in the Davis Cup.

Reached ATP singles ranking of World No. 22

Won five ATP doubles titles

Quarterfinalist in men's doubles at the 1997 Australian Open

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