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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