Peter Fishbach

Peter Fishbach (born August 29, 1947) is an American former professional tennis player.

Peter Fishbach
Country (sports) United States
Born (1947-08-29) August 29, 1947
Bronx, New York, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record1–8
Grand Slam singles results
US Open2R (1967, 1968)
Doubles
Career record7–20
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon1R (1978)
US Open2R (1968, 1971, 1976)

Biography

Fishbach was born and raised in New York City. He attended Great Neck North High School.[1] In 1963, 1964, and 1965 he was the New York State Public Schools Athletic Association tennis singles champion.[2][1] He is the son of Joe Fishbach, who is considered a pioneer of indoor tennis courts, opening the country's first in 1958. His younger brother Mike Fishbach was a professional player, most famous for his controversial use of the "spaghetti racquet".[3]

A right-handed player, Fishbach played collegiate tennis for the University of Michigan. He also competed on tour, twice getting through to the second round of the US Open, in 1967 and 1968. His win in the former, against John Sharpe, went to 16–14 in the fifth set.

At the 1969 Maccabiah Games in Israel, he and partner Tom Karp were defeated by American Davis Cup player Allen Fox and Ronald Goldman in the semifinals.[4]

He is a former coach of South African player Christo van Rensburg.[5]

References
  1. "FISHBACH IS VICTOR IN TENNIS SINGLES". June 7, 1964 – via NYTimes.com.
  2. "Long Island High School Tennis History". studylib.net.
  3. Friedman, Charles (October 9, 1977). "A Great Neck Tennis Pro's 'Spaghetti' Racquet Causes Opponents to Become Unstrung". The New York Times.
  4. "FOX GAINS FINAL AT TEL AVIV NET; Pam Richmond Also Victor in Maccabiah Games". The New York Times.
  5. "Champions Cup Men's Tennis Tournament : Toughest Trick for Van Rensburg Is Staying Fit". Los Angeles Times. March 15, 1989.
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