William Higgins (tennis)
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| Full name | William C. "Billy" Higgins, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | April 2, 1942 Lawton, Oklahoma |
| Died | January 21, 2022 (aged 79) Florida |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 19-37 |
| Highest ranking | No. 115 (Aug 23, 1973) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1966) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1969) |
| US Open | 3R (1963, 1970) |
William Higgins (April 2, 1942 - January 21, 2022) was an American former professional tennis player.
Higgins, an Oklahoma native, was active on tour in the 1960s and 1970s, twice reaching the singles third round of the US Open.[1][2] He recorded a top singles ranking of 115 in the world.[3]
He died at his home in Florida on Friday, January 21, 2022 after a short illness.[4]
References
- ^ "Three Americans Advance In Tennis at Colombia". The New York Times. March 17, 1965.
- ^ "U.S. Beats Aussies, 2‐1, To Win Federation Cup". The New York Times. June 19, 1977.
- ^ "Tennis Abstract: William Higgins Match Results, Splits, and Analysis". www.tennisabstract.com.
- ^ "William C. 'Billy' Higgins II". The Lawton Constitution. January 21, 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.