David Lloyd (tennis)
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| Country |
 United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Residence | Oxshott, Surrey |
| Born |
3 January 1948 Leigh-on-Sea, Essex |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 26–60 |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1968) |
| US Open | 1R (1969) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 46-56 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | QF (1970) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1973) |
| US Open | 1R (1969, 1977) |
David Lloyd (born 3 January 1948)[1] is a former professional English tennis player and businessman.
He was born in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. He and his younger brother John Lloyd became two of the most successful British tennis players throughout the 1970s and 1980s. David captained the British Davis Cup team and became a leading figure in the Lawn Tennis Association. He founded the David Lloyd Leisure Clubs, Next Generation fitness clubs and David Lloyd Resorts as a businessman. He was also chairman of Hull City A.F.C. and Hull F.C. leaving them both on the verge of bankruptcy. He also coached Tim Henman.[1]
In May 2007, Lloyd bought the collection of artist Willard Wigan.[2] As of 2012, Lloyd is a luxury real estate developer in Phuket.[3]
Career titles
Doubles (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partnering | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 6 November 1976 | London | Carpet | John Lloyd |
John Feaver  John James |
6–4, 3–6, 6–2 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Buddell, James (August 2009). "David Lloyd". ATP World Tour. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
- ↑ "Micro artworks valued at £11.2m". BBC News Online. 11 May 2007. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
- ↑ Leigh, David; Frayman, Harold; Ball, James (27 November 2012). "Britons Snapped Up Luxury Villas on Thai Island". The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (Center for Public Integrity). Retrieved 1 December 2012.
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| Business positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Martin Fish |
Hull City A.F.C. chairman 1997-1998 |
Succeeded by Nick Buchanan |
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