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Junie Chatman

Junie Chatman

American tennis player

Junius Chatman, Jr (born March 29, 1956) is an American former professional tennis player.[1]

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Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Chatman was the first African American to receive a tennis scholarship to the University of North Carolina. He won four Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championships, three in singles and one in doubles, before graduating in 1978.[2]

Chatman reached a best singles ranking of 219 on the professional tour. In 1982 he made the round of 16 of Grand Prix tournaments at Stuttgart and Hilversum, as well as securing a doubles win over Jimmy Connors (and Mel Purcell) at Rotterdam. He won three doubles titles on the ATP Challenger circuit.

ATP Challenger finals

Doubles: 4 (3–1)

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References

  1. [1]
    Maske, Mark (27 June 1988). "Vigmostad Loses To Chatman". Washington Post.
  2. [2]
    Smith, Alice (April 8, 2005). "High Point electric department director retires". Greensboro News and Record.
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