Trevor Fancutt
Trevor Fancutt (born 14 July 1934) is a former male tennis player from South Africa.
| Full name | Trevor Thomas Fancutt |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} South Africa |
| Born | 14 July 1934 Kokstad, South Africa |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–3 |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1958) |
| French Open | 3R (1956) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1952, 1955, 1956, 1956) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–3 |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1958, 1960) |
| French Open | SF (1956) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1955) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1960) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1956) |
In 1960 Fancutt, partnering Jan Lehane, won the mixed doubles title of the Australian Championships, defeating Christine Truman and Martin Mulligan in straight sets.
In 1957 he played in two ties for the South African Davis Cup team and compiled a match record of two wins and two losses.[1]
In August 1957 he beat Alex Olmedo in the final of the international tournament in Kitzbühel, Austria in three straight sets.
Trevor Fancutt married Australian singles semi finalist Daphne Seeney. Two of their sons, Charlie Fancutt and Michael Fancutt, were professional tennis players who played on the main tour[2] (a third son Chris Fancutt played at challenger level).
Grand Slam finals
Mixed doubles (1 title)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1960 | Australian Championships | Grass | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Jan Lehane | Martin Mulligan  Christine Truman | 6–2, 7–5 |
References
- "Davis Cup Players – Trevor Fancutt". International Tennis Federation (ITF).
- "Grand Slam Tennis Statistics". www.tennis.co.nf.
External links
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