William Higgins (April 2, 1942 - January 21, 2022) was an American former professional tennis player.
| Full name | William C. "Billy" Higgins, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | April 2, 1942 Lawton, Oklahoma, US |
| Died | January 21, 2022 (aged 79) Florida, US |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 19–37 |
| Highest ranking | No. 115 (Aug 23, 1973) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1966) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1969) |
| US Open | 3R (1963, 1970) |
Higgins, an Oklahoma native, was active on tour in the 1960s and 1970s, twice reaching the singles third round of the US Open.[1][2] He recorded a top singles ranking of No. 115 in the world.
He died at his home in Florida on January 21, 2022, after a short illness.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Three Americans Advance In Tennis at Colombia". The New York Times. March 17, 1965.
- ^ "U.S. Beats Aussies, 2‐1, To Win Federation Cup". The New York Times. June 19, 1977.
- ^ "William C. 'Billy' Higgins II". The Lawton Constitution. January 21, 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
