Ken Weatherley

Ken Weatherley (born 24 November 1947) is a British former professional tennis player.[1]

Ken Weatherley
Country (sports) Great Britain
Born (1947-11-24) 24 November 1947
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Wimbledon1R (1972)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon2R (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

  1. Jones, C M (6 May 1967). "Another Aussie Crashes - To Student Ken". Daily Mirror. p. 30.
  2. "Raducanu 'must absorb lessons' to reach top of women's tennis". France 24. 19 January 2022.
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