Darren Patten
| Full name | Darren Patten |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
| Born | 10 August 1970 Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 380 (20 August 1990) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1990) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 478 (20 August 1990) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1990) |
Darren Patten (born 10 August 1970) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.
Biography
[edit]Originally from the Western Australian city of Geraldton, Patten attended Christ Church Grammar School in Perth, graduating in 1987.[1]
Patten made his only main draw on the ATP Tour, then Grand Prix circuit, as a qualifier at the 1989 Australian Indoor Championships, pushing fifth seed Slobodan Živojinović to three sets in a first-round loss which went for an hour and 50 minutes.[2]
At the 1990 Australian Open he was given a wildcard into the main draw, where he was beaten in the opening round by American Dan Goldie. He also competed in the men's doubles competition with Jamie Morgan.[3]
Darren teamed with brother Brett Patten to win the ITF Australian O/45 Doubles title at the 2020 ITF Australian Championships held in Busselton, Western Australia.
He is now the CEO of the non-profit Murlpirrmarra Connection Limited.
References
[edit]- ^ "Darren Patten - member update 10". CCGS Christ Church Grammar School. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ^ "Masur: now I'd like to play a visitor". The Canberra Times. 10 October 1989. p. 24. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ^ "Australian Open At Melbourne". The Orlando Sentinel. 18 January 1990. p. 37. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
