Eric Korita (born January 13, 1963) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois | January 13, 1963
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Plays | Right-handed |
Prize money | $155,943 |
Singles | |
Career record | 29–32 |
Highest ranking | No. 46 (February 20, 1984) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1983) |
French Open | 1R (1984) |
Wimbledon | 1R (1983, 1984) |
US Open | 3R (1982, 1983) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 46–54 |
Career titles | 1 |
Highest ranking | No. 30 (September 26, 1988) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1983) |
French Open | SF (1984) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1988) |
US Open | QF (1988) |
Korita reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 46 on February 20, 1984 and won no grand prix tour titles. He won 1 doubles title and achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 30 on September 26, 1988.
Korita played college tennis at Southern Methodist University, where he was an All-American.
During his tour playing days Korita resided in San Antonio, Texas with wife Mary.[1]
Career finals
editDoubles (1 win, 2 losses)
editResult | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 0–1 | Oct 1983 | Cologne, West Germany | Carpet | Paul Annacone | Nick Saviano Florin Segărceanu |
3–6, 4–6 |
Win | 1–1 | Apr 1987 | Seoul, South Korea | Hard | Mike Leach | Ken Flach Jim Grabb |
6–7, 6–1, 7–5 |
Loss | 1–2 | Nov 1987 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Hard (i) | Brad Pearce | Kevin Curren David Pate |
4–6, 4–6 |
References
edit- ^ "Players | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour.