Ben Bishop Sr. is an American former professional tennis player.
| Full name | Ben Bishop Sr. |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–8 |
| Highest ranking | No. 281 (Mar 5, 1975) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | Q4 (1974) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1975) |
Bishop is the son of an Air Force serviceman and as a result lived in several locations during his childhood, which included three years of high school in Wiesbaden, West Germany.[1]
A 1966 graduate of Duxbury High School in Massachusetts, Bishop played collegiate tennis for the University of Miami, then competed on the professional tour in the 1970s.[2] His career included qualifying draw appearances at the French Open and Wimbledon Championships.[3]
Bishop is the grandfather of NHL goaltender Ben Bishop III.[4]
References
edit- ^ Monahan, Bob (June 25, 1971). "Ben Bishop cool, calm, and confident". Boston Globe.
- ^ "Hurricane Netters Blank FSU". The Miami Herald. April 24, 1970.
- ^ "Wimbledon 1975 Tennis Tournament". itftennis.com.
- ^ "6–7 Bishop Might Face Tall Order". Tampa Bay Times. April 9, 2013.