Gerhard_Wimmer

Gerhard Wimmer

Gerhard Wimmer

Austrian tennis player

Gerhard Wimmer (born 1 March 1953) is an Austrian former professional tennis player.

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A native of Bischofshofen in Salzburg, Wimmer appeared in two Davis Cup ties for Austria, against Monaco in 1973 and Great Britain in 1975. His only win came in a doubles rubber, over Monegasque opponents.[1] In the tie against Great Britain one of his losses was to Roger Taylor in five sets.[2]

Wimmer featured in the singles and doubles main draws at the 1976 Australian Open.

His younger brother, Ingo Wimmer, also played for the Austria Davis Cup team.

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References

  1. [1]
    "Aussies Win, Newcombe Loses In Davis Cup Zone Semi". The Amarillo Globe-Times. 23 April 1973.
  2. [2]
    "Five advance in Davis Cup". The Pantagraph. 5 May 1975.
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