Phil Williamson
| Country (sports) |  United States Antigua and Barbuda |
|---|---|
| Born | May 29, 1965 Mt Vernon, New York |
| Turned pro | 1987 |
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $41,716 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–3 |
| Highest ranking | No. 297 (August 3, 1992) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1987, 1991, 1993) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 5–5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 138 (August 14, 1989) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1989) |
Phil Williamson (born May 29, 1965) is a former professional tennis player from the United States who competed for Antigua and Barbuda in the Davis Cup.
Career
[edit]Phil Williamson was the number one player for Columbia University before joining the professional circuit in 1987.[1]
At the 1987 US Open, Williamson made it through qualifying and faced Australian John Fitzgerald in the first round.[2] He was beaten in straight sets.[3]
Williamson played only in the men's doubles at the 1989 US Open, with Nduka Odizor.[3] They lost in the opening round to Scott Davis and David Pate.[3] Also that year, Williamson teamed up with Todd Nelson at the Boston Pro Championships and the pair finished runners-ups.[3]
He also competed in the main draw of the US Open in 1991 and 1993, but was unable to progress past the first round.[3]
Williamson played Davis Cup tennis for Antigua and Barbuda from their competition debut in 1996, until 1999. He won 20 of his 32 rubbers.[4]
Grand Prix career finals
[edit]Doubles: 1 (0–1)
[edit]| Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | 1989 | Boston, United States | Clay |  Todd Nelson
|
 Andrés Gómez Alberto Mancini
|
6–7, 2–6 |
References
[edit]- ^ New York Times, "Athlete Traces Tennis Successes", August 31, 1997
- ^ ITF Pro Circuit Profile
- ^ a b c d e ATP World Tour Profile
- ^ Davis Cup Profile