Mark Russell Turpin (February 4, 1957 – August 6, 2021) was an American professional tennis player.

Mark Turpin
Full nameMark Russell Turpin
Country (sports) United States
Born(1957-02-04)February 4, 1957
Clinton, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 2021(2021-08-06) (aged 64)
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record1–11
Highest rankingNo. 211 (Dec 26, 1979)
Grand Slam singles results
US Open1R (1978)

Turpin, born in Clinton, Oklahoma, was the middle son of Texas Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Jack Turpin and a brother of professional tennis player Jeff Turpin. Raised in Dallas, Turpin was a main draw qualifier for the 1978 US Open and played collegiate tennis for Southern Methodist University, earning All-American honors as a senior in 1979. He competed briefly in professional tennis and had a best singles world ranking of 211.[1][2]

Grand Prix career finals

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Doubles: 2 (0–2)

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Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Nov 1979 Hong Kong Open Hard   Steve Denton   Pat DuPré
  Bob Lutz
3–6, 4–6
Loss 0–2 Jan 1980 San Juan Open Hard   Robert Trogolo   Paul McNamee
  Paul Kronk
6–7, 3–6

ATP Challenger finals

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Doubles: 1 (0–1)

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Result    Date    Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss Dec 1979 Austin, U.S. Hard   Steve Denton   Anand Amritraj
  John Austin
1–6, 2–6

Personal life

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Turpin spent his life post tennis in New Braunfels, Texas. He had four children with wife Kathleen and died in 2021, at the age of 64.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mark Russell Turpin - Obituaries". Herald-Zeitung. August 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "Hong Kong Tennis Opens As DuPre Defeats Turpin". The New York Times. November 6, 1979.
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