Country (sports) | United States |
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Residence | Rolling Hills, California |
Born |
Boston, Massachusetts |
July 5, 1951
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 51-73 |
Career titles | 1 |
Highest ranking | No. 52 (October 15, 1973) |
Grand Slam Singles results | |
Wimbledon | 3R (1973) |
US Open | 2R (1971, 1975) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 41-58 |
Career titles | 1 |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 3R (1973, 1975) |
US Open | 3R (1975) |
Jeff Austin (born July 5, 1951) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
Austin, an All-American on four occasions, played tennis for the UCLA Bruins and was a member of their 1970 and 1971 NCAA Championship winning teams.
He made the third round at the 1973 Wimbledon Championships, where he lost to Szabolcs Baranyi, despite winning the first two sets.
In 1973 he won both the singles and doubles titles at the Aptos Open.
In 1974, Austin, along with his sister Pam, was a member of the World Team Tennis champion Denver Racquets.
Austin's sister is two-time US Open champion Tracy Austin and he is also the brother of Doug, John and Pam Austin, all tennis players.
He is married to fitness instructor Denise Austin.
Austin now works as a sports agent. He is head of the basketball division at the Octagon.