Richard Akel (born February 12, 1962) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | February 12, 1962 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 345 (June 17, 1985) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (1984) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1985) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 182 (July 15, 1985) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1985) |
Akel grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and comes from a family which has origins in Palestine.[1]
A left-handed player, Akel won two state championships during his high school career and played collegiate tennis at Clemson University, where he was a member of three Atlantic Coast Conference championship teams.[1]
On the professional tour he had a best singles world ranking of 345 and appeared in qualifying draws for grand slam tournaments. He reached a career high doubles ranking 182 in the world and won one title at ATP Challenger level.[1]
In 2019 he was an inductee into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.[2]
ATP Challenger titles edit
Doubles: (1) edit
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Feb 1985 | Kaduna Challenger Kaduna, Nigeria |
Clay |  Jeff Arons
|
 Haroon Ismail  Fotis Vazeos
|
6–3, 6–3 |
References edit
- ^ a b c Muck, Jeremy (March 19, 2019). "Richard Akel held his own on tennis court". The Sentinel Record.
- ^ "Hill inducted along with his coaches, six others". Arkansas Online. March 30, 2019.