Cliff Drysdale

Cliff Drysdale was a top-ranked professional tennis player in the 1960s and early 70s who became a well-known tennis announcer. He was one of the Handsome Eight.

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He changed his nationality from South African to American after retiring as a player.

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During his career, Drysdale captured 5 singles titles and 6 doubles titles including winning the 1972 U.S. Open doubles crown.

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Today, Drysdale serves a tennis commentator on ESPN. He is also the founder of Cliff Drysdale Tennis (along with partners Don Henderson and Tom Brownhill) which specializes in resort, hotel, and club tennis management.

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South Africa: :This article is about the country called South Africa. For the region, see southern Africa....

American: :This page disambiguates the many uses of American. For an article about those various uses, please see Use of the word American....

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