Country (sports) South Africa Weight 73 kg Plays Right-handed Name Neville Godwin Turned pro 1994 | Career record 36–56 Role Tennis Player Retired 2003 Career titles 1 Height 1.73 m | |
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Residence Johannesburg, South Africa Born 31 January 1975 (age 49)
Johannesburg, South Africa ( 1975-01-31 ) | ||
Highest ranking No. 90 (31 March 1997) | ||
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Neville Godwin (born 31 January 1975) is a former tennis player from South Africa.
Godwin turned professional in 1994. The right-hander won one singles title (2001 Newport) in his career, and reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour in March 1997, when he became World No. 90.
His highest world ranking for doubles was World No. 57.
At the 1996 Wimbledon tournament, Godwin had his best finish at a Grand Slam, when he reached the fourth round as a qualifier, defeating Cristiano Caratti, compatriot Grant Stafford and Boris Becker before losing to Alex Rădulescu.
He finished his career in 2003.
He now lives in his hometown of Johannesburg with his wife, Nicky and two sons, Oliver and James. He coached performance players out of the Wanderers Club for 5 years, before coaching South African player Kevin Anderson to a world top 10 ranking and a US Open quarterfinal.