Compton Russell is a Jamaican former professional tennis player.[1]
| Country (sports) |  Jamaica Caribbean/West Indies |
|---|---|
| College | UCLA Bruins |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–11 (Davis Cup & Grand Prix) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–2 (Davis Cup & Grand Prix) |
Russell, a Wimbledon junior quarter-finalist, played collegiate tennis for the UCLA Bruins. He was a Davis Cup representative for the combined Caribbean team, appearing in 1971, 1972 and 1981.[2]
From a tennis family, Russell is a cousin of tennis player Richard Russell.[3] His brother Greg was an assistant coach at Harvard and another brother Norman played collegiate tennis for Eastern Kentucky University.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Trying To Make It In a 'New' Sport". Newsday. 22 January 1975.
- ^ "California Rush Expected For Net Tourney Gold". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 19 July 1971.
- ^ "Memories by the score — Simon Dickson". Jamaica Observer. 17 June 2018.
- ^ Harrison, Steve (18 May 1997). "Former pro courts youngster to play tennis". The Miami Herald.