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Steve Kennedy (tennis)

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Steve Kennedy
Country (sports) United States
Born (1965-10-30) October 30, 1965 (age 59)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 208 (Oct 5, 1987)
Grand Slam singles results
US Open1R (1987)

Steve Kennedy (born October 30, 1965) is an American pickleball instructor and former professional tennis player.[1]

Born in Fort Lauderdale, Kennedy played collegiate tennis for Lander University and was named the 1985 NAIA Rookie of the Year. He had a best ranking in professional tennis of 208 in the world and qualified for the main draw of the 1987 US Open, where he lost his first round match in four sets to Eric Winogradsky.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Fialkov, Harvey (June 29, 2017). "Pickleball, a racket sport for players of all ages, spreading across South Florida". Sun-Sentinel.
  2. ^ "Tennis Results At Flushing Meadow, N.Y., Sept. 2". United Press International. September 3, 1987.
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