Bruce Foxworth facts for kids
| Full name | Bruce Foxworth |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | September 25, 1956 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $33,214 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 9–15 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 147 (January 3, 1983) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1980, 1983) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1983) |
| US Open | 2R (1979, 1985) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–5 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 417 (January 2, 1984) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1980) |
Bruce Foxworth was a professional tennis player from the United States. He was born on September 25, 1956. He played tennis for many years and achieved a good ranking in the sport.
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Bruce Foxworth's Early Life and Career
Bruce Foxworth was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He went to Hampton University where he played college tennis. After college, he became a professional tennis player. He lived in Los Angeles during his professional career.
A Top African American Player
Bruce Foxworth was known as one of the best African American tennis players on the tour during his time. He worked hard to achieve his goals in the sport.
Career Highlights
Foxworth had some great moments in his tennis career. His best result in a major tournament was reaching the quarter-finals at the Cleveland Grand Prix in 1980. He won matches against Sashi Menon and Ernie Fernández there.
In 1983, he reached his highest singles ranking, which was No. 147 in the world. He played in the main draws of some of the biggest tennis tournaments. These included the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
Memorable US Open Match
At the 1985 US Open, Bruce Foxworth had an exciting match. He won against Slobodan Živojinović in a five-set match. This win led him to play against Mats Wilander, who was a top player. Foxworth lost to Wilander in their match.
Life After Professional Tennis
In 1992, Bruce Foxworth was in a serious car accident. He spent four months in the hospital because of a spinal-cord injury.
After his playing career, he continued to live in Los Angeles. He became a tennis coach and helped other players improve their game. Some of the players he coached include Lori McNeil and Roger Smith.
Bruce Foxworth passed away on October 21, 2021, at the age of 65. He had been battling prostate cancer for two years.
