Nicholas Kalogeropoulos in 1970 | |
| Country (sports) | |
|---|---|
| Residence | San Jose, Costa Rica |
| Born | (1945-02-18)18 February 1945 (age 80) |
| Turned pro | 1968 (amateur from 1960) |
| Retired | 1978[1] |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 52-70 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 108 (26 September 1973) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1967) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1964) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 34-48 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1969,1970) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1970,1972) |
Medal record | |
Nicholas Kalogeropoulos (Greek: Νικόλαος Καλογερόπουλος; born 18 February 1945), also known asNicky Kalo,[1][2] is a retiredGreektennis player who won a bronze medal at the1971 Mediterranean Games. In doubles, he finished runner-up at the 1968Italian Open. He was ranked as best Greek player in 1962–74 and was a member of the Greek Davis Cup team in 1963–81.[3]
Kalogeropoulos was born inCosta Rica to Greek parents, where he started training in tennis and spent many years of his life. In 1962, he won the junior Wimbledon and French Championships.[2] In 1966, he married fellow tennis playerCarol-Ann Prosen. He retired in 1978.[1]
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | May 1968 | Rome, Italy | Clay | 3–6, 4–6, 2–6 | ||
| Loss | 0–2 | Jun 1972 | Eastbourne, England | Grass | 6–8, 3–6 | ||
| Loss | 0–3 | Feb 1974 | Birmingham, US | Hard | 6–4, 6–7, 1–6 |