 David Carter playing at the 1978 Dutch Open. | |
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | (1956-04-21)21 April 1956 (age 69) Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 73–112 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 78 (15 February 1982) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1976,1979) |
| French Open | 2R (1978, 1979) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1982) |
| US Open | 3R (1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 85–100 |
| Career titles | 6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 126 (3 January 1983) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1981) |
| French Open | QF (1982) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1973, 1979, 1981, 1982) |
| US Open | 3R (1981) |
David Carter (born 21 April 1956) is a former professionaltennis player from Australia. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won six doubles titles with compatriotPaul Kronk. He reached a highest singles ranking of world No. 78 in February 1982 and achieved his highest doubles ranking of world No. 126 in January 1983.
| Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Mar 1981 | Mexico City, Mexico | Clay |  Jaime Fillol | 2–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 0–2 | Nov 1981 | Quito, Ecuador | Clay |  Eddie Dibbs | 6–3, 0–6, 5–7 |
| Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Sep 1978 | Bournemouth, UK | Clay | Rod Frawley |  Louk SandersRolf Thung | 3–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 0–2 | Feb 1980 | Sarasota, U.S. | Clay | Rick Fagel |  Andrés GómezRicardo Ycaza | 3–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 0–3 | May 1980 | São Paulo, Brazil | Carpet |  Chris Lewis |  Anand AmritrajFritz Buehning | 6–7, 2–6 |
| Loss | 0–4 | May 1980 | Munich, West Germany | Clay | Chris Lewis |  Heinz Günthardt Bob Hewitt | 6–7, 1–6 |
| Win | 1–4 | Jan 1981 | Guarujá, Brasil | Hard | Paul Kronk |  Ángel Giménez Jairo Velasco, Sr. | 6–1, 7–6 |
| Win | 2–4 | Feb 1981 | Viña del Mar, Chile | Clay | Paul Kronk | Andrés GómezBelus Prajoux | 6–1, 6–2 |
| Win | 3–4 | Feb 1981 | Mar del Plata, Argentina | Clay | Paul Kronk | Ángel GiménezJairo Velasco Sr. | 6–7, 6–4, 6–0 |
| Loss | 3–5 | Mar 1981 | Tampa, U.S. | Hard | Paul Kronk | Bernard MittonButch Walts | 3–6, 6–3, 1–6 |
| Win | 4–5 | May 1981 | Munich, West Germany | Clay | Paul Kronk | Eric Fromm Shlomo Glickstein | 6–3, 6–4 |
| Loss | 4–6 | Jul 1981 | Gstaad, Switzerland | Clay | Paul Kronk | Heinz GünthardtMarkus Günthardt | 4–6, 1–6 |
| Win | 5–6 | Jul 1981 | Kitzbühel, Austria | Clay | Paul Kronk |  Marko OstojaLouk Sanders | 7–6, 6–1 |
| Loss | 5–7 | Nov 1981 | Quito, Ecuador | Clay | Ricardo Ycaza | Hans GildemeisterAndrés Gómez | 5–7, 3–6 |
| Win | 6–7 | Mar 1982 | Metz, France | Hard (i) | Paul Kronk | Matt DoyleDave Siegler | 6–3, 7–6 |
