Eric Korita (born January 13, 1963) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | January 13, 1963 Chicago, Illinois |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $155,943 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 29–32 |
| Highest ranking | No. 46 (February 20, 1984) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1983) |
| French Open | 1R (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1983, 1984) |
| US Open | 3R (1982, 1983) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 46–54 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 30 (September 26, 1988) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1983) |
| French Open | SF (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1988) |
| US Open | QF (1988) |
Korita reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 46 on February 20, 1984 and won no grand prix tour titles. He won 1 doubles title and achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 30 on September 26, 1988.
Korita played college tennis at Southern Methodist University, where he was an All-American.
During his tour playing days Korita resided in San Antonio, Texas with wife Mary.[1]
Career finals edit
Doubles (1 win, 2 losses) edit
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Oct 1983 | Cologne, West Germany | Carpet | Paul Annacone
|
Nick Saviano  Florin Segărceanu
|
3–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 1–1 | Apr 1987 | Seoul, South Korea | Hard | Mike Leach
|
Ken Flach Jim Grabb
|
6–7, 6–1, 7–5 |
| Loss | 1–2 | Nov 1987 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Hard (i) | Brad Pearce
|
Kevin Curren David Pate
|
4–6, 4–6 |
References edit
- ^ "Players | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour.
