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Biography of Byron Black - Tennis
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Byron Black (born October 6, 1969 in Harare|Salisbury, Rhodesia) is a former touring professional tennis player from and Davis Cup player for Zimbabwe. In 1995 Black was a US Open (tennis)|US Open quarterfinalist and in 2000 he reached the same round at Wimbledon. His highest career singles ranking was World No. 22, which he achieved in June 1996. A superb doubles player, Black became world no. 1 in doubles in February 1994. He won the 1994 French Open partnering Johnathan Stark. Black was a doubles finalist in three other majors, the 1994 and 2001 Australian Opens and 1996 Wimbledon. Black is one of the few pro players to have played with a double-handed forehand. ==External links== *http://www.atptennis.com/en/players/playerprofile s/default2.asp?playernumber=B397 ATPtennis.com PlayerProfile of Black *http://www.sporting-heroes.net/tennis-heroes/disp layhero.asp?HeroID=195 www.sporting-heroes profile of Black's 2000 Wimbledon quarterfinals appearance
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