Brad Drewett facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  Australia |
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| Born | 19 July 1958 Maclean, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 3 May 2013 (aged 54) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Turned pro | 1977 |
| Retired | 1990 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $755,546 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 181–226 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 34 (26 March 1984) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1976) |
| French Open | 1R (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1979) |
| US Open | 3R (1984) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 220–250 |
| Career titles | 7 |
| Highest ranking | No. 18 (21 November 1988) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1988, 1989) |
| French Open | 3R (1984, 1988) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1986) |
| US Open | 2R (1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1989) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1988) |
Brad Drewett (born 19 July 1958 – died 3 May 2013) was a famous Australian tennis player. He later became an important official for the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). He was known for his strong left-handed play.
Brad was a junior tennis champion. He won the Australian Open junior title twice. He was one of the youngest players ever to win this title. He also reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open when he was just 17 years old. This made him one of the youngest players to do so in a Grand Slam tournament.
During his professional career, Brad won two singles titles. He also won seven doubles titles. His highest singles ranking was world No. 34. In doubles, he reached world No. 18.
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Brad Drewett's Tennis Journey
Early Career and Junior Success
Brad Drewett showed great talent from a young age. He won the Australian Open boys' singles title in 1975. He won it again in January 1977. These wins showed he was a rising star in tennis.
Playing Professionally
Brad became a professional tennis player in 1977. He played on the world tour for many years. He won two singles tournaments during his career. These were in Cairo in 1982 and South Orange in 1983. He also won seven doubles titles.
He reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open singles in 1976. This is a big achievement in a Grand Slam event. Brad also played in the Australia Davis Cup team in 1981 and 1985. The Davis Cup is a major international team competition in men's tennis.
Life After Playing Tennis
After retiring as a player, Brad Drewett continued to work in tennis. He became a sports commentator for TV channels in Australia. He then took on important roles at the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The ATP runs the men's professional tennis tour.
Brad worked his way up in the ATP. He started as an elected player representative. He later became the chief executive officer for the ATP's international group. He helped manage tennis operations in many parts of the world.
In 2012, Brad became the ATP Executive Chairman and President. This was a very important leadership role. He was in charge of the entire ATP organization. He also helped manage the ATP World Tour Finals, a big year-end tournament. He helped bring this event to new cities like Shanghai.
Remembering Brad Drewett
In January 2013, Brad Drewett announced he was stepping down from his role. He was diagnosed with a serious illness. He passed away at his home in Sydney on 3 May 2013.
Brad Drewett made a huge impact on tennis. Many people remember his contributions. A tennis court in Beijing, China, was renamed the Brad Drewett Court in his honor. This was because of his work in developing tennis in China.
The trophy for the ATP World Tour Finals was also renamed The Brad Drewett Trophy. This shows how much he influenced this major tournament. There is also a special memorial at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park. It honors his dedication to tennis. It says he left the sport in a better place than he found it.
See also
In Spanish: Brad Drewett para niños
