French Open SF (1975, 1976) Weight 73 kg Prize money $2,016,426 Name Eddie Dibbs Turned pro 1972 | Career record 586–253 Role Tennis player Retired 1984 Career titles 22 Height 1.70 m Highest ranking No. | |
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Born February 23, 1951 (age 73) Brooklyn, NY, United States ( 1951-02-23 ) Plays Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Residence North Miami Beach, Florida, United States | ||
SYND 15 11 75 US TENNIS PLAYER EDDIE GIBBS WINS THE DEWAR CUP IN LONDON
Eddie Dibbs (born February 23, 1951) is a retired American tennis player also nicknamed "Fast Eddie". He attained a career-high singles ranking of world no. 5 in July 1978.
Eddie Dibbs presently holds the record number of ATP tour wins for a player who never reached a Grand Slam final. He did reach two semifinals, both at Roland Garros, losing to Guillermo Vilas in 1975 and to Adriano Panatta in 1976. His most significant victory was defeating Jimmy Connors 1–6 6–1 7–5 in London on carpet.
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