Ben Testerman
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Knoxville, Tennessee, USA |
| Born | February 2, 1962 Knoxville, Tennessee, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Turned pro | 1979 |
| Retired | 1987 |
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $375,659 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 87-102 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 22 (December 10, 1984) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1984) |
| French Open | 3R (1981) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1985) |
| US Open | 1R (1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 70-81 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 33 (March 25, 1985) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1982, 1984, 1985) |
| French Open | 1R (1981, 1983) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1985, 1987) |
| US Open | QF (1984) |
| Last updated on: November 8, 2012. | |
Ben Testerman (born February 2, 1962, in Knoxville, Tennessee), is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
During his career he won 1 doubles title. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 22 in 1984 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 33 in 1985. His best achievement in singles competition was reaching the semi-final of the 1984 Australian Open, where he led Kevin Curren by two sets to love before being eventually defeated in five sets.
Singles runners-up (1)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Championship | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 1983 | Monterrey, Mexico | Carpet | Sammy Giammalva Jr. |
4–6, 6–3, 3–6 |
Doubles titles (1)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 1984 | Livingston, U.S. | Hard | Scott Davis |
Paul Annacone Glenn Michibata |
6–4, 6–4 |
| Runner-up | 1. | 1985 | Houston, U.S. | Carpet | Hank Pfister |
Peter Fleming John McEnroe |
3–6, 2–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 1985 | Cleveland, U.S. | Hard | Hank Pfister |
 Leo Palin Olli Rahnasto |
3–6, 7–6, 6–7 |
| Runner-up | 3. | 1985 | Brisbane, Australia | Carpet | Bud Schultz |
Martin Davis Brad Drewett |
2–6, 2–6 |
References
External links
- Testerman, Ben at the Association of Tennis Professionals
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