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| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | (1957-07-31)July 31, 1957 (age 68) |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 50–83 |
| Highest ranking | No. 40 (August 10, 1981) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1980) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1979, 1980) |
| US Open | 2R (1979, 1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 85–96 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 52 (January 4, 1981) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1983) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1981) |
| US Open | 2R (1977, 1979, 1980, 1981) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | W (1980) |
| US Open | 2R (1977) |
John Austin (born July 31, 1957) is an American former professional tennis player born inLong Beach, California. He won theWimbledonmixed doubles championship with his sister,Tracy Austin, in 1980, becoming the first brother and sister team to win a Grand Slam title together.
Austin reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 40. He is the brother of former professional tennis players Tracy, Pam, Jeff, and Doug Austin, and the brother-in-law of fitness expertDenise Austin.
According to a July 31, 2006 press release,
As of 2024, Austin resides in Scottsdale, AZ where he is the coach of the girls tennis team at Notre Dame Preparatory High School.[1]
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Win | 1980 | Wimbledon | Grass | Tracy Austin |  Dianne FromholtzMark Edmondson | 4–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–3 |
| Loss | 1981 | Wimbledon | Grass | Tracy Austin |  Betty Stöve Frew McMillan | 6–4, 6–7(2–7), 3–6 |
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