Peter McNamara facts for kids
McNamara during an exhibition game in Paris, in June 2012
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| Country (sports) |  Australia |
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| Born | 5 July 1955 Melbourne, Australia |
| Died | 20 July 2019 (aged 64) Sonthofen, Germany |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Turned pro | 1974 |
| Retired | 1987 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,046,935 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 205–137 |
| Career titles | 5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 7 (14 March 1983) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1980) |
| French Open | QF (1982) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1981) |
| US Open | 3R (1980, 1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 238–116 |
| Career titles | 19 |
| Highest ranking | No. 3 (13 December 1982) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1979) |
| French Open | QF (1981) |
| Wimbledon | W (1980, 1982) |
| US Open | F (1981) |
Peter McNamara (born 5 July 1955 – died 20 July 2019) was a famous Australian tennis player and coach. He was known for his powerful right-handed game, especially his one-handed backhand.
During his career, McNamara won five singles titles and nineteen doubles titles. He reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 7 on 14 March 1983. In doubles, he was ranked as high as No. 3. He formed a very successful partnership with fellow Australian Paul McNamee. Together, they won the men's doubles championship at Wimbledon twice, in 1980 and 1982. They also won the Australian Open doubles title in 1979.
After he stopped playing professional tennis, McNamara became a coach. He helped many top players, including Mark Philippoussis, Grigor Dimitrov, Matthew Ebden, and Wang Qiang.
Peter McNamara passed away on 20 July 2019, at the age of 64, due to prostate cancer.
Playing Career Highlights
Peter McNamara had a strong career in both singles and doubles tennis. He played against some of the biggest names in tennis during his time.
Singles Success
McNamara won 5 singles titles and was a runner-up (meaning he reached the final but didn't win) 7 times. Some of his notable wins included:
- In 1979, he won in Berlin, Germany, on clay courts.
- In 1980, he won in Brussels, Belgium, also on clay.
- In 1981, he had a big win in Hamburg, Germany, beating the legendary Jimmy Connors. He also won in Melbourne, Australia, that same year.
- His final singles title came in 1983 in Brussels, Belgium, where he defeated Ivan Lendl, another tennis superstar.
He also reached the quarterfinals at major tournaments like Wimbledon in 1981 and the French Open in 1982.
Doubles Achievements
McNamara was especially successful in doubles, winning 19 titles and reaching 10 finals. His partnership with Paul McNamee was one of the best in the world.
- They won the Australian Open in 1979.
- They won Wimbledon twice, in 1980 and 1982, beating strong teams like Robert Lutz and Stan Smith, and Peter Fleming and John McEnroe.
- In 1981, they won the Masters Doubles WCT in London, which was a big tournament for doubles teams.
- They also won several other tournaments together in places like Nice, Cairo, Houston, and Sydney.
McNamara also won doubles titles with other partners, including Billy Martin and Heinz Günthardt.
Life After Playing
After retiring from playing, Peter McNamara dedicated his time to coaching. He was known for helping players improve their game and reach higher levels. His coaching career showed his continued passion for tennis and his desire to share his knowledge with new generations of players.
See also
In Spanish: Peter McNamara para niños
