Greg Halder

Greg Halder
Country (sports) Canada
Born (1955-12-05) December 5, 1955 (age 69)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record8–27
Grand Slam singles results
Wimbledon1R (1978)
US Open1R (1978)
Doubles
Career record6–24
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open2R (1977)
Wimbledon1R (1978)

Greg Halder (born December 5, 1955) is a Canadian former professional tennis player.

Born and raised in Toronto, Halder is the son of ice hockey player Wally Halder, who was a member of the gold medal-winning team at the 1948 Winter Olympics.[1] He turned professional in 1974.[2] At the 1977 Volvo International in North Conway he had an upset win over world number five Raul Ramirez.[3] In 1978 he featured in the singles main draws of the Wimbledon Championships and US Open. He represented Canada in two Davis Cup ties during his career.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Greg Halder: An Unconventional Tennis Great". oncourt.ca. March 18, 2011.
  2. ^ Camillone, Jude (June 12, 1988). "Halder Attacks Myths About Racket Stringing". Sun Sentinel.
  3. ^ "Tables turned on Halder". The Province. August 5, 1977.