Gerhard Wimmer (born 1 March 1953) is an Austrian former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  Austria |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 March 1953 Bischofshofen, Austria |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 4–7 |
| Highest ranking | No. 206 (8 April 1975) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1976) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–7 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1976) |
A native of Bischofshofen in Salzburg, Wimmer appeared in two Davis Cup ties for Austria, against Monaco in 1973 and Great Britain in 1975. His only win came in a doubles rubber, over Monegasque opponents.[1] In the tie against Great Britain one of his losses was to Roger Taylor in five sets.[2]
Wimmer featured in the singles and doubles main draws at the 1976 Australian Open.
His younger brother, Ingo Wimmer, also played for the Austria Davis Cup team.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Aussies Win, Newcombe Loses In Davis Cup Zone Semi". The Amarillo Globe-Times. 23 April 1973.
- ^ "Five advance in Davis Cup". The Pantagraph. 5 May 1975.
