Dick Metz is an American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 548 (Jan 3, 1983) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q3 (1982) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 480 (Jan 3 1983) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1982) |
Medal record | |
Metz, a native of California, played his junior and senior collegiate seasons at the UCLA Bruins, where he was a member of the 1979 NCAA championship team. A doubles silver medalist at the World University Games, Metz earned All-American honors for the Bruins in 1980. His time at UCLA included a win over future ATP top 10 player Tim Mayotte.[1]
In 1982 he featured in the singles main draw of the Benson and Hedges Open in Auckland and made the final singles qualifying round of the Wimbledon Championships.[2]
Metz was later the tour coach of WTA Tour player Patty Fendick.[3]
References
edit- ^ Reid, Bruce (September 30, 1980). "Metz Awaits Laver, Money For Pro Tour". The Sacramento Bee.
- ^ "Wilkison wins in New Zealand". Times-Advocate. January 13, 1982.
- ^ "Top celebrities in Theus tournament". The Sacramento Bee. July 17, 1988.