David Carter (born 21 April 1956) is a former professional tennis player from Australia. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won six doubles titles with compatriot Paul Kronk. He reached a highest singles ranking of world No. 78 in February 1982 and achieved his highest doubles ranking of world No. 126 in January 1983.
![]() David Carter playing at the 1978 Dutch Open. | |
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Born | Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia | 21 April 1956
Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 73–112 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 78 (15 February 1982) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1976, 1979) |
French Open | 2R (1978, 1979) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1982) |
US Open | 3R (1981) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 85–100 |
Career titles | 6 |
Highest ranking | No. 126 (3 January 1983) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1981) |
French Open | QF (1982) |
Wimbledon | 1R (1973, 1979, 1981, 1982) |
US Open | 3R (1981) |
Career finals
Singles (2 runner-ups)
Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss | 0–1 | Mar 1981 | Mexico City, Mexico | Clay | ![]() | 2–6, 3–6 |
Loss | 0–2 | Nov 1981 | Quito, Ecuador | Clay | ![]() | 6–3, 0–6, 5–7 |
Doubles (6 titles, 7 runner-ups)
Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss | 0–1 | Sep 1978 | Bournemouth, UK | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3–6, 4–6 |
Loss | 0–2 | Feb 1980 | Sarasota, U.S. | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3–6, 4–6 |
Loss | 0–3 | May 1980 | São Paulo, Brazil | Carpet | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–7, 2–6 |
Loss | 0–4 | May 1980 | Munich, West Germany | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–7, 1–6 |
Win | 1–4 | Jan 1981 | Guarujá, Brasil | Hard | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–1, 7–6 |
Win | 2–4 | Feb 1981 | Viña del Mar, Chile | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–1, 6–2 |
Win | 3–4 | Feb 1981 | Mar del Plata, Argentina | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–7, 6–4, 6–0 |
Loss | 3–5 | Mar 1981 | Tampa, U.S. | Hard | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3–6, 6–3, 1–6 |
Win | 4–5 | May 1981 | Munich, West Germany | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–3, 6–4 |
Loss | 4–6 | Jul 1981 | Gstaad, Switzerland | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 4–6, 1–6 |
Win | 5–6 | Jul 1981 | Kitzbühel, Austria | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 7–6, 6–1 |
Loss | 5–7 | Nov 1981 | Quito, Ecuador | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 5–7, 3–6 |
Win | 6–7 | Mar 1982 | Metz, France | Hard (i) | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–3, 7–6 |
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