Bobby Blair (tennis)
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | October 24, 1964 Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $4,182 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 490 (May 12, 1986) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 557 (July 28, 1986) |
Bobby Blair (born October 24, 1964) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
Blair was one of the top junior tennis players of his country.[1] He was an All-American at the University of Arkansas and participated in the 1986 Goodwill Games.[2]
His highlight in the Grand Prix tennis circuit was a second round appearance at the 1985 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships in doubles, partnering with Jay Berger.
Personal life
[edit]Blair is gay. In 2014, he wrote a memoir titled Hiding Inside the Baseline about his personal journey as a gay athlete who did not come out until his late 40s.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Blair, no longer hiding from truth, hopes to help others". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. August 19, 2013.
- ^ "Time for Action arrives this week". Tampa Bay Times. July 5, 1992.
- ^ "Bobby Blair – Opal Group". opalgroup.net/. 2020.
External links
[edit]- Bobby Blair at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Bobby Blair at the International Tennis Federation
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