Rob Givone Explained

Rob Givone
Fullname:Robert Givone
Birth Date:1 May 1973
Height:6 ft 4 in
Plays:Right-handed
Careerprizemoney:$23,519
Singlesrecord:0–2
Highestsinglesranking:No. 347 (August 28, 1995)
Wimbledonresult:Q1 (1999)
Usopenresult:Q2 (1995, 1996)
Highestdoublesranking:No. 224 (April 7, 1997)
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Robert Givone (born May 1, 1973) is an American former professional tennis player.

Givone, a native of Westchester (New York), turned professional in 1994 following three years of college tennis at Georgia Tech.[1] He was a doubles bronze medalist at the University Games and on the professional tour reached a career high singles ranking of 347 in the world. His two ATP Tour main draw appearances included a first round match against Mark Philippoussis at the 1995 Legg Mason Tennis Classic, which he lost 4–6 in the third set.[2]

A shoulder injury ended his career at the age of 26 and he now works in finance.[3]

ITF Futures titles

Doubles: (1)

Notes and References

  1. News: Ferguson . John D. . Givone Shows Survival Skills . . July 6, 1995 . en.
  2. News: Markowitz . Dan . Katonah Tennis Player Savors First Year as Pro . . September 3, 1995.
  3. News: Markowitz . Dan . Ex-Tennis Pro Reflects On Career Cut Short . . May 28, 2000.