Laird Dunlop (born June 28, 1962) is a Canadian former professional tennis player.[1]
| Country (sports) |  Canada |
|---|---|
| Born | June 28, 1962 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 350 (July 29, 1985) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1985) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 464 (May 19, 1986) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1985) |
Dunlop was raised in Ottawa, Ontario as the youngest of five brothers, all of whom were heavily involved in sport growing up.[2] One of his brothers, Blake Dunlop, played in the National Hockey League.[3]
Active during the 1980s, Dunlop had a best singles world ranking of 350 and played collegiate tennis for Wake Forest University, where he was an All-ACC in 1984. He featured as a wildcard in the singles main draw of the 1985 Canadian Open, losing in the first round to Glenn Michibata.[4]
References edit
- ^ Langill, Brian (June 13, 1983). "Dunlup rolls over seeds". The Vancouver Sun.
- ^ "The busy Dunlop boys". The Ottawa Citizen. July 29, 1969.
- ^ Shoihet, David (August 10, 1979). "Dunlop is net title threat". The Montreal Star.
- ^ "12-seeded Smid upset by Canada's Bonneau". The Ottawa Citizen. August 14, 1985.