Frank Tutvin (born August 23, 1945) is a Canadian-American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  Canada United States |
|---|---|
| Born | August 23, 1945 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 91-103 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1968) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1967) |
| US Open | 2R (1965, 1966, 1967) |
Born in Montreal, Tutvin represented the United States at junior Davis Cup level, having lived with his parents in Florida for several years.[1] He played collegiate tennis for the University of Miami.[2]
Tutvin defeated Nikola Pilić in the first round of the 1965 U.S. Tennis Championships in a long five set match.
Tutvin reached the singles third round of the 1967 Wimbledon Championships, competing as a Canadian.[3]
Tutvin won the 1968 Western Open at Waterloo, Ontario defeating Joe Osadca in the final.
Outside of professional tennis he worked as a teaching pro at the Palm Bay Club in Miami.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Name Harris, Frank Tutvin To U.S. Team". Montreal Gazette. August 20, 1963.
- ^ "Tutvin Defeats Swiss". The New York Times. June 8, 1967.
- ^ "Tough net opener". Star-Phoenix. June 24, 1967.
- ^ "High Life, Miami Style". Los Angeles Times. February 24, 1985.