Norm Perry (tennis) explained

Norm Perry
Fullname:Norman Perry
Birth Date:10 May 1938
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California
Singlesrecord:152-139
Singlestitles:8
Frenchopenresult:3R (1964)
Usopenresult:3R (1962)

Norman Perry (born May 10, 1938) is an American former professional tennis player.

Tennis career

A native of Los Angeles, Perry captained the UCLA Bruins in varsity tennis and was a three-time All-American.[1]

Perry, on tour in the 1960s and 1970s, made singles third rounds at the French and U.S. championships. In reaching the third round at Roland Garros in 1964 he had a win over Nicholas Kalogeropoulos, 11–9 in the fifth set. He featured in the Wimbledon main draw as a mixed doubles player.[2]

Personal life

Perry is the younger brother of tennis player Bob Perry.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: At 60, Perry Still Has Drive To Win . . August 22, 1998.
  2. News: 4 U.S. Players Eliminated in French Tennis Tournament . . May 20, 1964.
  3. News: Tennis Is a Family Affair for the Schoops of Pacific Palisades . Los Angeles Times . August 15, 1985.