Wally Masur is a former professional tennis player from Australia. He is a former Double’s World No.8. He reached this on April 12, 1993. He has had top finishes in all Grand Slam events. This includes semi-finals finishes at the Australian Open and US Open.
For his singles career, he reached a career-high ranking for World No.15. He reached this in October 1993, after he reached the semi-finals at the US Open.
Player Bio and Personal Life
Masur was born in Southampton in England on May 13, 1963. He and his family later moved to Australia and he has Australian citizenship. He stands 180 centimeters tall and his last listed weight is 76 kilograms. Coached by Gavin Hooper, he has reported total earnings of around $3.1 Million.
He started playing tennis when he was 14 years old. Aside from tennis, he enjoys spending time at the beach and he also takes an interest in Architecture. His father is in the construction business.
Professional Career
Before turning pro, Wally won the 1981 Australian Open Junior Championships. In 1982, he turned pro. Some of his top finishes as a professional tennis player include his semi-finals finish at the 1987 Australian Open. He also made it to the semi-finals of the US Open in 1993. As a singles player, he has made it to the fourth round of Wimbledon three times, 1988, 1992, and 1993.
In addition to his singles career, Masur has also had a great Doubles career. He made it to the semi-finals of Roland Garros in 1988 and again in 1992. He also made it to the semi-finals of the Australian Open in 1993. For Wimbledon, he made it to the Quarterfinals in 1988 and 1992.
In the US Open, he has made it to the second-round multiple times. Including 1984, 1987, 1988, 1990, and 1993.
Retirement
Walley retired from professional tennis in 1995. 20 years later in 2015, he was named the captain for the Australian Davis Cup team.
Career Statistics
Singles
- Career Record: 328–287
- Career Titles: 3
- Highest Ranking: No. 15 (October1993)
Grand Slam Singles Performance
- Australian Open - SF - 1987
- French Open - 3R - 1991
- Wimbledon - 4R - 1988, 1992, 1993
- US Open - SF – 1993
Other Singles Tournaments
- Olympic Games - 2R – 1988
Doubles
- Career Record 285–211
- Career Titles: 16
- Highest Ranking: No. 8 (April 121993)
Grand Slam Doubles Performance
- Australian Open - SF - 1993
- French Open - SF - 1988, 1992
- Wimbledon - QF - 1988, 1992
- US Open - 2R - 1984, 1987, 1988,1989, 1990, 1992, 1993
