Ken Weatherley
Ken Weatherley (born 24 November 1947) is a British former professional tennis player.[1]
| Country (sports) |  Great Britain |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 November 1947 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1972) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1972) |
Weatherley, a Surrey county player, was educated at the Millfield School and University of Cambridge. He made the main draw of the 1972 Wimbledon Championships. A former Wimbledon committee member, he founded the charity Tennis First which helps fund young players. He was influential in getting funding for a 12-year old Emma Raducanu.[2]
References
- Jones, C M (6 May 1967). "Another Aussie Crashes - To Student Ken". Daily Mirror. p. 30.
- "Raducanu 'must absorb lessons' to reach top of women's tennis". France 24. 19 January 2022.
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