Chip Hooper facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Sunnyvale, California |
| Born | October 24, 1958 Washington, D.C. |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $479,798 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 104–119 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 17 (19 April 1982) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1983) |
| French Open | 4R (1982) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1985) |
| US Open | 3R (1982) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 112–112 |
| Career titles | 5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 18 (8 December 1986) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1988) |
| French Open | 2R (1982, 1987) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1986, 1987) |
| US Open | QF (1982) |
Chip Hooper (born October 24, 1958) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He was known for his strong right-handed play. During his career, he won five doubles titles.
Chip Hooper played tennis in college. He attended Memphis State University, which is now called the University of Memphis. He also played at the University of Arkansas.
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Chip Hooper's Tennis Career
Chip Hooper became a professional tennis player. He was very good at singles, reaching his highest ranking of World No. 17 in April 1982. This ranking is given by the ATP.
Singles Matches
During his career, Chip Hooper reached the finals of two major singles tournaments. He was a runner-up in both of these matches. In March 1983, he played in Lorraine, France, on a hard court. He also reached the finals in Auckland, New Zealand, in January 1984, also on a hard court.
Doubles Success
Chip Hooper had great success in doubles tennis. He won five doubles titles during his professional career. He also reached the finals five other times, finishing as a runner-up.
His first doubles win was in May 1982 in Munich, West Germany, on a clay court. He teamed up with fellow American Mel Purcell. They won against Tian Viljoen and Danie Visser.
In May 1984, he won another title in Firenze, Italy, on clay. His partner was Mark Dickson. They won a close match against Bernard Mitton and Butch Walts.
Chip Hooper won three more doubles titles in 1986. In April, he won in Cologne, West Germany, on a hard court, with Kelly Evernden. In August, he won the Canadian Open in Toronto with Mike Leach. They beat famous players Boris Becker and Slobodan Živojinović. His fifth and final title was in November 1986 in Itaparica, Brazil, also with Mike Leach.
Life After Professional Tennis
After his professional playing career, Chip Hooper continued to be involved in tennis. He now works as a private tennis coach. He helps players improve their skills in Miami.
External links
- Chip Hooper at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Chip Hooper at the International Tennis Federation
See also
In Spanish: Chip Hooper para niños
