Tamer El-Sawy

Tamer El-Sawy
تامر الصاوي
Country (sports) Egypt
ResidenceTampa, Florida, U.S.
Born (1972-02-11) 11 February 1972 (age 52)
Cairo, Egypt
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Turned pro1993
Retired1998
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$193,953
Singles
Career record7–14
Career titles2 Titles
Highest rankingNo. 128 (10 February 1997)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1995,1996,1997,1998
French Open1994,1995,1996,1997,1998
Wimbledon1994
US Open1994,1995,1996,1997
Doubles
Career record6–11
Career titles5 Titles
Highest rankingNo. 125 (6 April 1998)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenFirst round main draw 1998

Tamer El-Sawy Arabic: تامر الصاوي, born 11 February 1972) is a retired Egyptian tennis player.

El-Sawy represented his country in the Davis Cup as his premier tournament at the age of 16.[1] His first first-place finish for a collegiate tournament was the LSU Fall Showcase in 1992.El-Sawy finished his NCAA career ranked #3 in the nation and made the semi finals of the NCAA championship in 1993[2] His later career, in just a few years, would leave him as the top-seeded player for the Milwaukee Tennis Classic.[1] His highest ATP ranking was 128 (from 10 February 1997) .[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "LSU'S TOP PLAYER KEEPS FOREIGN IDENTITY WHILE STARRING IN US" - JSOnline
  2. ^ "El Sawy claims Showcase title" - The Advocate
  3. ^ "Healthy El Sawy Ousts Top Seed" - Newsday


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