Bob Mark
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| Full name | Robert Ian Mark |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |
 Australia |
| Born |
28 November 1937 Albury, Australia |
| Died |
21 July 2006 (aged 68) South Africa |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1959) |
| French Open | 3R (1958) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1958, 1960) |
| US Open | QF (1960) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1959, 1960, 1961) |
| French Open | F (1961) |
| Wimbledon | F (1959) |
| US Open | F (1960) |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1960) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1959, 1960) |
| US Open | W (1961) |
Robert Mark (28 November 1937 – 21 July 2006) was an Australian professional tennis player.
Mark won the Australian Men's Doubles title in 1959, 1960 and 1960 partnering Rod Laver. Together with Sandra Reynolds he won the 1960 Australian Mixed Doubles title and in 1961 he teamed up with compatriot Margaret Court to win the U.S. National Championships Mixed Doubles title.
In 1962 he won the singles title at the South African Championships after a four-sets victory in the final against Gordon Forbes.[1]
Grand slam finals
Doubles
Titles (3)
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australian Championships | Rod Laver | Don Candy Bob Howe | 9–7, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 1960 | Australian Championships | Rod Laver | Roy Emerson Neale Fraser | 1–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1961 | Australian Championships | Rod Laver | Roy Emerson Martin Mulligan | 6–3, 7–5, 3–6, 9–11, 6–2 |
Finals (2)
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Wimbledon Championships | Rod Laver | Roy Emerson Neale Fraser | 6–8, 3–6, 16–14, 7–9 |
| 1960 | US National Championships | Rod Laver | Roy Emerson Neale Fraser | 7–9, 2–6, 4–6 |
References
- ↑ Howard Jones (8 August 2006). "Tennis champ not forgotten". The Border Mail.
External links
- Biography of Bob Mark
- Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) – Player profile
- Davis Cup – Player profile
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