Steve Docherty

Steve Docherty (born 6 May 1950 in Newcastle, Australia), is a right-handed former professional tennis player from Australia.

Docherty enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events.

His most notable career achievement was when he surprised the world to defeat former world number one Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon in 1978.

After completing his tennis career, Docherty became a successful businessman, owning and operating three McDonald's franchises along the East coast of NSW before retiring to his home town of Newcastle.