Kevin Melvyn Curren is a South African former professional tennis player. He played in two Grand Slam singles finals and won four Grand Slam doubles titles, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 5.
| Country (sports): | South Africa |
| Residence: | Austin, Texas |
| Born: | Mar 2, 1958, Durban, South Africa |
| Height: | 0 ft |
| Turned pro: | 1979 |
| Retired: | 1993 |
| Plays: | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money: | $3,055,510 |
| Career record: | 338–235 (Grand Prix, WCT, ATP & Grand Slam-level, and Davis Cup) |
| Career titles: | 5 |
| Highest ranking: | No. 5 (22 July 1985) |
| Australian Open: | F (1984) |
| French Open: | 2R (1992) |
| Wimbledon: | F (1985) |
| US Open: | 4R (1981, 1990) |
| WCT Finals: | SF (1984) |
| Career record: | 430–249 (Grand Prix, WCT, ATP & Grand Slam-level, and Davis Cup) |
| Career titles: | 26 |
| Highest ranking: | No. 3 (3 January 1983) |
| Australian Open: | SF (1981) |
| French Open: | QF (1984) |
| Wimbledon: | SF (1982, 1983) |
| US Open: | W (1982) |
| Career titles: | 3 |
| Wimbledon: | W (1982) |
| US Open: | W (1981, 1982) |
About Kevin Curren
He reached a singles ranking of fifth in the world in 1985 and won a U.S. Open doubles titles in 1982 as well as mixed doubles titles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
Before Fame
He competed in cricket and tennis at Glenwood High School in Durban, South Africa.
Achievement
He was the runner-up at the 1984 Australian Open.
Family Life
He was born in Durban, South Africa and became a naturalized American citizen in 1985.
Associations
He lost to Boris Becker in the 1985 finals of Wimbledon.
Information related to Kevin Curren
- Tennis people from Texas
- South African male tennis players
- South African emigrants to the United States
- Sportspeople from Austin, Texas
- Wimbledon champions
- US Open (tennis) champions
- Sportspeople from Durban
- Grand Slam (tennis) champions in men's doubles
- Grand Slam (tennis) champions in mixed doubles
Latest information about Kevin Curren updated on September 18, 2020.