Compton Russell Explained

Compton Russell
Country Represented:
College:UCLA Bruins
Singlesrecord:1–11 (Davis Cup & Grand Prix)
Doublesrecord:0–2 (Davis Cup & Grand Prix)

Compton Russell is a Jamaican former professional tennis player.[1]

Russell, a Wimbledon junior quarter-finalist, played collegiate tennis for the UCLA Bruins. He was a Davis Cup representative for the combined Caribbean team, appearing in 1971, 1972 and 1981.[2]

From a tennis family, Russell is a cousin of tennis player Richard Russell.[3] His brother Greg was an assistant coach at Harvard and another brother Norman played collegiate tennis for Eastern Kentucky University.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Trying To Make It In a 'New' Sport . . 22 January 1975.
  2. News: California Rush Expected For Net Tourney Gold . . 19 July 1971.
  3. News: Memories by the score — Simon Dickson . . 17 June 2018.
  4. News: Harrison . Steve . Former pro courts youngster to play tennis . . 18 May 1997.