Jeff Turpin
Full name | Jeff Turpin |
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Country (sports) | 1983 ) |
Jeff Turpin (born May 13, 1960) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
Biography
Turpin's father Jack, a businessman, was a collegiate player at Rice University and is a member of the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame. Jeff also has two brothers who were involved in tennis. Eldest brother Scott played for Rice University and middle brother Mark competed professionally.[1]
A native of
Turpin then attended Southern Methodist University, where he was an All-American varsity tennis player.[5] Graduating with a business degree, Turpin turned professional in 1982.
During his professional tennis career he competed in the main draws of the Australian Open, Wimbledon Championships and US Open. He played singles twice at Wimbledon, in 1983 and 1984.
On the
In 1986, Turpin retired from professional tennis and became president of T Bar M, a tennis club in Dallas. He left in 1996 to become president of oil and gas investment company, Hallmark Energy, a firm founded by his father, Jack Turpin.
He is married with three children: two daughters and a son.[8]
Challenger titles
Doubles: (2)
No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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1. | 1983 | Nagoya, Japan | Hard | Joel Bailey | Charles Strode Morris Strode |
6–4, 3–6, 7–6 |
1. | 1984 | Ashkelon, Israel | Hard | Bruce Manson | Leo Palin Michiel Schapers |
6–2, 6–2 |
References
- Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ "St.Mark's Alumni Athletes". St. Mark’s School of Texas. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "USTA results". Yumpu.com. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- St Louis Post-Dispatch. July 9, 1978. p. 88. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ "1982 ITCA All-American Team" (PDF). Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- Schenectady Gazette. June 22, 1984. p. 32. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ "ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Livingston - 30 July - 05 August 1984". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ "Player Bio - Personal". ATP World Tour. Retrieved 9 March 2016.