Full name James Henry McManus Australian Open 1R (1970) Died January 18, 2011 Highest ranking 90 Career record 67–165 Role Tennis player Turned pro 1968 | Plays Left Handed Name Jim McManus Weight 71 kg Country (sports) United States French Open 2R (1970, 1973) Height 1.75 m | |
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Born September 16, 1940
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James Henry McManus (September 16, 1940 – January 18, 2011) was an American tennis player, who reached the semifinals of the US Open men's doubles in 1968. McManus was a founding member of the Association of Tennis Professionals. McManus was coached by Tom Stow who guided Don Budge to the Grand Slam.
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Personal life
McManus was born to Tom and Margaret McManus on September 16, 1940. McManus had two brothers by the names of Tom and Bob. McManus was married to his wife Carole for over thirty years and had two children, Kate and Jordy. McManus grew up in Northern California and learnt the game of tennis at the Berkeley Tennis Club where he was given lessons from a series of coaches including Tom Stow, coach of tennis legend Don Budge. Later McManus played #1 Singles for the University of California.
ATP
McManus was a founding member of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 1972 and a member of its original Board of Directors.