Jim McManus (tennis)

- Agustus 30, 2017

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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.


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Career


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ATP

McManus was a founding member of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 1972 and a member of its original Board of Directors.

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