David Dowlen (born February 8, 1960) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | February 8, 1960 Houston, Texas |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $145,552 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 10–26 |
| Highest ranking | No. 95 (August 27, 1984) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1983, 1984) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1982) |
| US Open | 1R (1978 |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 92–91 |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 30 (August 13, 1984) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1983) |
| French Open | 1R (1986, 1988) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1982) |
| US Open | QF (1983) |
Dowlen won the USTA National Boys 18 Championship in 1978. After, he was a leading player on the University of Houston tennis team.
Dowlen enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won four doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 30 in 1984. He achieved much of his success alongside doubles partner Nduka Odizor, including beating John McEnroe.
Career finals edit
Doubles (4 wins, 3 losses) edit
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Mar 1983 | Monterrey, Mexico | Carpet |  Nduka Odizor
|
Andy Andrews John Sadri
|
3–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| Loss | 1–1 | Apr 1984 | Boca West, U.S. | Hard | Nduka Odizor
|
 Mark Edmondson Sherwood Stewart
|
6–4, 1–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 1–2 | Apr 1984 | Houston, U.S. | Clay | Nduka Odizor
|
Pat Cash Paul McNamee
|
5–7, 6–4, 3–6 |
| Win | 2–2 | May 1984 | Forest Hills WCT, U.S. | Clay | Nduka Odizor
|
Ernie Fernandez David Pate
|
7–6, 7–5 |
| Win | 3–2 | Oct 1984 | Tokyo Outdoor, Japan | Hard | Nduka Odizor
|
Mark Dickson Steve Meister
|
6–7, 6–4, 6–3 |
| Loss | 3–3 | Oct 1985 | Melbourne Indoor, Australia | Carpet | Nduka Odizor
|
Brad Drewett Matt Mitchell
|
6–4, 6–7, 4–6 |
| Win | 4–3 | Dec 1985 | Sydney Outdoor, Australia | Grass | Nduka Odizor
|
Broderick Dyke Wally Masur
|
6–4, 7–6 |
