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Steve Docherty

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Steve Docherty
Country (sports) Australia
Born (1950-05-06) 6 May 1950 (age 74)
Newcastle, Australia
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record46–76
Highest rankingNo. 74 (12 June 1978)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980)
Wimbledon2R (1977, 1978)
US Open2R (1977, 1978)
Doubles
Career record42–69
Highest rankingNo. 86 (26 December 1979)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (1977, 1979)
Wimbledon1R (1978)
US Open3R (1979)

Steve Docherty (born 6 May 1950) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.

Docherty enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events.

His most notable career achievement was when he surprised the world to defeat former world number one Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon in 1978.[1]

After completing his tennis career, Docherty became a successful businessman, owning and operating three McDonald's franchises along the East coast of New South Wales.

Career finals

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Doubles (4 runner-ups)

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Result No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 1. 1977 Taipei, Taiwan Hard United States Tom Gorman United States Chris Delaney
United States Pat Du Pré
6–7, 6–7
Loss 2. 1979 Atlanta, U.S. Hard United States Eliot Teltscher South Africa Raymond Moore
Romania Ilie Năstase
4–6, 2–6
Loss 3. 1979 Sydney Outdoor, Australia Grass United States Christopher Lewis Australia Peter McNamara
Australia Paul McNamee
6–7, 3–6
Loss 4. 1980 Palm Harbor, U.S. Hard Australia John James Australia Paul Kronk
Australia Paul McNamee
4–6, 5–7

References

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  1. ^ "Steve Docherty vs Arthur Ashe". Association of Tennis Professionals.
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