Eric Korita Explained

Eric Korita
Birth Date:13 January 1963
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Height:6 ft 5 in
Plays:Right-handed
Careerprizemoney:$155,943
Singlesrecord:29–32
Highestsinglesranking:No. 46 (February 20, 1984)
Australianopenresult:1R (1983)
Frenchopenresult:1R (1984)
Wimbledonresult:1R (1983, 1984)
Usopenresult:3R (1982, 1983)
Doublesrecord:46–54
Doublestitles:1
Highestdoublesranking:No. 30 (September 26, 1988)
Australianopendoublesresult:2R (1983)
Frenchopendoublesresult:SF (1984)
Wimbledondoublesresult:2R (1988)
Usopendoublesresult:QF (1988)

Eric Korita (born January 13, 1963) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Korita reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 46 on February 20, 1984 and won no grand prix tour titles. He won 1 doubles title and achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 30 on September 26, 1988.

Korita played college tennis at Southern Methodist University, where he was an All-American.

During his tour playing days Korita resided in San Antonio, Texas with wife Mary.[1]

Career finals

Doubles (1 win, 2 losses)

ResultW/L DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss0–1Oct 1983Cologne, West GermanyCarpet Paul Annacone Nick Saviano
Florin Segărceanu
3–6, 4–6
Win1–1Apr 1987Seoul, South KoreaHard Mike Leach Ken Flach
Jim Grabb
6–7, 6–1, 7–5
Loss1–2Nov 1987Johannesburg, South AfricaHard (i) Brad Pearce Kevin Curren
David Pate
4–6, 4–6

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Players | ATP Tour | Tennis. ATP Tour.