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Stan Smith

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American tennis player (born 1946)
For other people named Stan Smith, seeStan Smith (disambiguation).

Stan Smith
Smith in 2009
Full nameStanley Roger Smith
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceHilton Head Island, South Carolina, U.S.
Born (1946-12-14)December 14, 1946 (age 78)
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Turned pro1969 (amateur from 1964)
Retired1985
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$1,420,869
Int. Tennis HoF1987(member page)
Singles
Career record950–383 in pre-Open-Era &Open Era[1]
Career titles64[2] (48 open era titles listed by ATP)
Highest rankingNo.1 (1971,Judith Elian)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open3R (1970,1975,1977Dec)
French OpenQF (1971,1972)
WimbledonW (1972)
US OpenW (1971)
Other tournaments
Tour FinalsW (1970)
WCT FinalsW (1973)
Doubles
Career record558–201
Career titles54
Highest rankingNo.1 (March 2, 1981)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenW (1970)
French OpenF (1971,1974)
WimbledonF (1972,1974,1980,1981)
US OpenW (1968,1974,1978,1980)
SpouseMarjory Gengler
Children4

Stanley Roger Smith (born December 14, 1946) is an American former professionaltennis player. Aworld No. 1 player and two-timemajor singles champion (at the1971 US Open and1972 Wimbledon Championships), Smith also paired withBob Lutz to create one of the most successful doubles teams of all-time.

In 1970, Smith won theinaugural year-end championships title. In 1972, he was the year-end world No. 1 singles player.[3] In 1973, he won his second and last year end championship title at the DallasWCT Finals. In addition, he won fourGrand Prix Championship Series titles.

In his early years he improved his tennis game through lessons fromPancho Segura, the Pasadena Tennis Patrons,[4] and the sponsorship of the Southern California Tennis Association headed byPerry T. Jones. Smith is a past President of theInternational Tennis Hall of Fame and an ITHF Life Trustee.[5] Outside tennis circles, Smith is best known as the namesake of aline of tennis shoes made by Adidas.

Career

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Smith grew up in Pasadena, California and was coached mainly byPancho Segura. He played collegiate tennis at theUniversity of Southern California (USC), under CoachGeorge Toley, where he was a three-timeAll-American and won the1968 NCAA Singles Championship as well as the 1967 and 1968 doubles titles. At USC, Smith was a member ofBeta Theta Pi fraternity's Gamma Tau chapter.

As a boy, he tried to get a job as a ball boy for the Davis Cup, but was turned down because the organizers thought he was too clumsy.[6]

In 1971 Smith lost in the Wimbledon final toJohn Newcombe in five sets. "Although both men relied on power, there were relatively few errors despite the fierce struggle".[7] Smith beatJan Kodeš in the final of the US championships in four sets. After losing the first set, Smith changed his tactics. "I decided I would hit slower but put more spin on my serve" said Smith afterwards and he also took charge at the net more.[8] That year Smith and John Newcombe were joint recipients of TheMartini and Rossi Award, voted for by 11 journalists[9] and were co-ranked world No. 1 by Judith Elian.[10]

In 1972 Smith beatIlie Năstase in the Wimbledon final in five sets. "Oldtimers at the Club, who've seen all the finals back to the 1930's, said the match was the best since Australia's Jack Crawford beat Ellsworth Vines of America, 6-4 in the fifth, to win in 1933."[11] That year Smith won the 'Martini and Rossi' Award, voted for by a panel of journalists[12] and was ranked world No. 1 by Elian,[10] Tingay,[3]World Tennis,[13] Collins,[14] Frank Rostron[15] and Rex Bellamy.[16]

In his 1979 autobiography,Jack Kramer, the long-time tennis promoter and great player himself, ranked Smith as one of the 21 best players of all time.[17]

In 2005,TENNIS magazine ranked Smith as 35th in its"40 Greatest Players of theTENNIS Era".

Smith was inducted into theInternational Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.[18][19]

Following his playing career, Smith became active as a coach for theUnited States Tennis Association. He has his own tennis academy with Billy Stearns, located onHilton Head Island, South Carolina.

In 1974, Smith married Princeton University tennis player,Marjory Gengler.[20][21] They later mentored South African tennis playerMark Mathabane, helping increase pressure on the South African government to endapartheid. Smith lives in Hilton Head with his wife and four children, all of whom competed in collegiate tennis.

Tennis shoes

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To the general public, Stan Smith is probably best known for the line of tennis shoes whichAdidas renamed after him in 1978. Although theAdidas Stan Smith shoe is not recommended for modern tennis playing, it continues to be a widely available iconic fashion brand.[22]

Grand Slam finals

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Singles: 3 (2 titles, 1 runner-up)

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ResultYearChampionshipSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss1971WimbledonGrassAustraliaJohn Newcombe3–6, 7–5, 6–2, 4–6, 4–6
Win1971US OpenGrassCzechoslovakiaJan Kodeš3–6, 6–3, 6–2, 7–6(5–3)
Win1972WimbledonGrassRomaniaIlie Năstase4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5

Doubles: 13 (5 titles, 8 runners-up)

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ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1968US OpenGrassUnited StatesBob LutzUnited StatesArthur Ashe
SpainAndrés Gimeno
11–9, 6–1, 7–5
Win1970Australian OpenGrassUnited States Bob LutzAustraliaJohn Alexander
AustraliaPhil Dent
6–3, 8–6, 6–3
Loss1971French OpenClayUnited StatesTom GormanUnited States Arthur Ashe
United StatesMarty Riessen
6–4, 3–6, 4–6, 9–11
Loss1971US OpenGrassUnited StatesErik van DillenAustraliaJohn Newcombe
United KingdomRoger Taylor
7–6, 3–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–7
Loss1972WimbledonGrassUnited States Erik van DillenSouth AfricaBob Hewitt
South AfricaFrew McMillan
2–6, 2–6, 7–9
Loss1974French OpenClayUnited States Bob LutzAustraliaDick Crealy
New ZealandOnny Parun
3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 7–5, 1–6
Loss1974WimbledonGrassUnited States Bob LutzAustralia John Newcombe
AustraliaTony Roche
6–8, 4–6, 4–6
Win1974US OpenGrassUnited States Bob LutzChilePatricio Cornejo
ChileJaime Fillol
6–3, 6–3
Win1978US OpenHardUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Marty Riessen
United StatesSherwood Stewart
1–6, 7–5, 6–3
Loss1979US OpenHardUnited States Bob LutzUnited StatesPeter Fleming
United StatesJohn McEnroe
2–6, 4–6
Loss1980WimbledonGrassUnited States Bob LutzAustraliaPeter McNamara
AustraliaPaul McNamee
6–7, 3–6, 7–6, 4–6
Win1980US OpenHardUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
7–6, 3–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3
Loss1981WimbledonGrassUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
4–6, 4–6, 4–6

Career finals

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Note: Smith won 10 titles before the Open Era

Singles: 95 (64 titles, 31 runners-up)

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ResultW–LYearTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Win1–01964Pasadena Metropolitan, Pasadena?United States Robert Potthast6–1, 3–6, 6–3
Loss1–11965Ojai Tennis Tournament, Ojai?United StatesCharlie Pasarell3–6, 1–6
Win2–11965Tucson Invitation, Tucson?United StatesAllen Fox6–1, 4–6, 8–6
Win3–11966Western Indoor Championship, Salt Lake CityCarpet (i)United States Charlie Passarell7–5, 2–6, 8–6
Loss3–21966Southern California Championships, Los AngelesHardUnited StatesArthur Ashe4–6, 2–6
Win4–21966US Hard Court Championship, La JollaHardNew ZealandIan Crookenden6–4, 6–1
Loss4–31966National Championship, Coral Gables?United States Charlie Passarell4–6, 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 1–6
Loss4–41966Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships, HaverfordGrassUnited StatesClark Graebner3–6, 6–4, 3–6
Loss4–51966Tucson Invitation, Tucson?United StatesMarty Riessen6–8, 2–6
Win5–51967Phoenix Thunderbird Championships, PhoenixHardUnited States Allen Fox7–5, 6–3
Win6–51967Southern California Championships, Los AngelesHardUnited StatesAllen Fox7–5, 13–11
Win7–51967Southern California Tennis Classic, Pasadena?United StatesBob Lutz6–4, 7–5
Win8–51967US Hard Court Championship, Sacramento (2)HardUnited States Gary Rose6–4, 6–3
Win9–51967Western Indoor Championship, Salt Lake City (2)Carpet (i)United StatesJim Osborne6–2, 6–2
Win10–51968Phoenix Thunderbird Championships, Phoenix (2)HardUnited States Bob Lutz4–6, 6–2, 6–1
↓  Open Era  ↓
Win11–51968Southern California Championships, Los Angeles (2)HardUnited StatesRick Leach6–4, 6–3
Loss11–61968Central California Championships, Sacramento?United States Clark Graebner8–10, 4–6, 2–6
Win12–61968National Championship, San Antonio?United StatesBob Lutz3–6, 6–1, 6–0, 6–2
Loss12–71968U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, MilwaukeeClayUnited States Clark Graebner3–6, 5–7, 0–6
Win13–71968*Pacific Coast Championships, BerkeleyHard (i)United StatesJim McManus10–8, 6–1, 6–1
Win14–71968*US Hard Court Championship, La Jolla (3)HardUnited StatesRoy Barth6–1, 9–7
Win15–71968*Dewar Cup, LondonCarpet (i)United KingdomMark Cox6–4, 6–4
Loss15–81968Queensland Championships, BrisbaneGrassUnited StatesArthur Ashe4–6, 6–1, 7–9, 6–4, 5–7
Win16–81969*Victorian Championships, MelbourneGrassUnited StatesArthur Ashe14–12, 6–8, 6–3, 8–6
Win17–81969*U.S. National Indoor Championships, SalisburyHard (i)United Arab RepublicIsmail El Shafei6–3, 6–8, 6–4, 6–4
Win18–81969*Dallas Invitation, DallasCarpet (i)BrazilThomaz Koch6–3, 6–4
Win19–81969Southern California Championships Los Angeles (3)HardUnited StatesBob Lutz6–3, 6–4
Win20–81969*Eastern Grass Court Championships, South OrangeGrassUnited StatesClark Graebner6–1, 6–4, 6–4
Win21–81969*US Amateur Championships, BostonGrassUnited States Bob Lutz9–7, 6–3, 6–1
Win22–81969*Pacific Coast Championships, Berkeley (2)Hard (i)United StatesCliff Richey6–2, 6–3
Loss22–91969Torneo di Ancona (2-man), AnconaHard (i)RomaniaIlie Năstase4–6, 5–7
Loss22–101969Denver Invitation (2-man), Denver?Romania Ilie Năstase4–6, 5–6
Win23–101969Coupe Albert Canet, ParisCarpet (i)FranceJean-Baptiste Chanfreau6–4, 6–1, 6–2
Win24–101969Hawaiian Cup Classic, Honolulu?United States Arthur Ashe6–2, 6–3
Win25–101970*Omaha Open, OmahaCarpet (i)United States Jim Osborne6–2, 7–5, 6–3
Loss25–111970Richmond WCT, RichmondCarpet (i)United StatesArthur Ashe2–6, 11–13
Win26–111970*Hampton Grand Prix, HamptonHard (i)BrazilThomaz Koch6–3, 6–2, 7–5
Win27–111970*Nottingham Open, NottinghamGrassUnited StatesChauncey Steele III6–3, 6–4
Loss27–121970U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, IndianapolisClayUnited States Cliff Richey2–6, 8–10, 6–3, 1–6
Win28–121970*Phoenix Open, Phoenix (3)HardUnited StatesJim Osborne6–3, 6–7, 6–1
Win29–121970*Stockholm Open, StockholmHard (i)United States Arthur Ashe5–7, 6–4, 6–4
Win30–121970*Pepsi-Cola Masters, TokyoCarpet (i)AustraliaRod Laver4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Loss30–131971Carolinas International Tennis Tournament, CharlotteHardUnited States Arthur Ashe3–6, 3–6
Win31–131971City of Paris Open Championships, Paris[23][24]ClayFranceFrançois Jauffret6–2, 6–4, 7–5
Win32–131971*Kent Championships, BeckenhamGrassIndiaPremjit Lall7–9, 6–4, 6–2
Win33–131971*Caribe Hilton International, San JuanHardUnited StatesCliff Richey6–3, 6–3[25]
Win34–131971*Queen's Club Championships, LondonGrassAustraliaJohn Newcombe8–6, 6–3
Loss34–141971Wimbledon Championships, LondonGrassAustralia John Newcombe3–6, 7–5, 6–2, 4–6, 4–6
Win35–141971*Cincinnati Open, CincinnatiClaySpainJuan Gisbert, Sr.7–6, 6–3
Win36–141971*US Open, New York CityGrassCzechoslovakiaJan Kodeš3–6, 6–3, 6–2, 7–6
Loss36–151971Pepsi-Cola Masters, ParisCarpet (i)RomaniaIlie Năstase7–5, 6–7, 3–6
Win37–151972*U.S. National Indoor Championships, Salisbury (2)Hard (i)Romania Ilie Năstase5–7, 6–2, 6–3, 6–4
Win38–151972*Clean Air Classic, New York CityCarpet (i)Spain Juan Gisbert, Sr.4–6, 7–5, 6–4, 6–1
Win39–151972*Hampton Grand Prix, Hampton (2)Hard (i)Romania Ilie Năstase6–3, 6–2, 6–7, 6–4
Win40–151972*Washington Indoor, WashingtonCarpet (i)United StatesJimmy Connors4–6, 6–1, 6–3, 4–6, 6–1
Win41–151972*Wimbledon Championships, LondonGrassRomania Ilie Năstase4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5
Win42–151972*Central California Hardcourt Championships, SacramentoHardAustraliaColin Dibley6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
Win43–151972*Pacific Southwest Championships, Los AngelesHardUnited StatesRoscoe Tanner6–4, 6–4
Win44–151972*Paris Open, ParisHard (i)SpainAndrés Gimeno6–2, 6–2, 7–5
Win45–151972*Stockholm Open, Stockholm (2)Hard (i)NetherlandsTom Okker6–4, 6–3
Loss45–161972Commercial Union Assurance Masters, BarcelonaHard (i)Romania Ilie Năstase3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–2, 3–6
Loss45–171973La Costa WCT, La CostaHardAustraliaColin Dibley3–6, 6–7
Win46–171973*U.S. Pro Indoor, PhiladelphiaCarpet (i)United States Bob Lutz7–6, 7–6, 4–6, 6–4
Loss46–181973CBS Classic, Hilton HeadClayAustraliaRod Laver2–6, 4–6
Win47–181973*Atlanta WCT, AtlantaCarpet (i)Australia Rod Laver6–3, 6–4
Win48–181973*St. Louis WCT, St. LouisCarpet (i)Australia Rod Laver6–4, 3–6, 6–4
Win49–181973*Munich WCT, MunichCarpet (i)United StatesCliff Richey6–1, 7–5
Win50–181973*Brussels WCT, BrusselsCarpet (i)Australia Rod Laver6–2, 6–4, 6–1
Win51–181973*Swedish Pro Tennis Championships, GothenburgCarpet (i)AustraliaJohn Alexander5–7, 6–4, 6–2
Win52–181973*WCT Finals, DallasCarpet (i)United States Arthur Ashe6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Win53–181973*Swedish Open, BåstadClaySpainManuel Orantes6–4, 6–2, 7–6
Loss53–191973World Invitational Tennis Classic, Hilton HeadHardAustraliaRod Laver6–7, 5–7
Loss53–201973Paris Open, ParisHard (i)Romania Ilie Năstase6–4, 1–6, 6–3, 0–6, 2–6
Win54–201974*Hempstead WCT, HempsteadCarpet (i)Australia John Newcombe6–4, 3–6, 6–3
Loss54–211974La Costa WCT, La CostaHardAustralia John Newcombe2–6, 6–4, 4–6
Win55–211974*St. Louis WCT, St. Louis (2)Carpet (i)Soviet UnionAlex Metreveli6–2, 3–6, 6–2
Win56–211974*Nottingham Open, Nottingham (2)GrassSoviet Union Alex Metreveli6–3, 1–6, 6–3
Win57–211974*Chicago International, ChicagoCarpetUnited StatesMarty Riessen3–6, 6–1, 6–4
Loss57–221975Toronto Indoor, TorontoCarpet (i)United StatesHarold Solomon4–6, 1–6
Loss57–231975San Antonio WCT, San AntonioHardUnited StatesDick Stockton5–7, 6–2, 6–7
Loss57–241975Tokyo WCT, TokyoCarpetUnited States Robert Lutz4–6, 4–6
Win58–241975*Australian Indoor Tennis Championships, SydneyHard (i)United States Robert Lutz7–6, 6–2
Loss58–251976Memphis Open, MemphisHard (i)IndiaVijay Amritraj2–6, 6–0, 0–6
Loss58–261976Columbus Open, ColumbusClayUnited States Roscoe Tanner4–6, 6–7
Loss58–271977Springfield International Tennis Classic, SpringfieldCarpet (i)ArgentinaGuillermo Vilas6–3, 0–6, 3–6, 2–6
Loss58–281977Hampton Grand Prix, HamptonHard (i)United StatesSandy Mayer6–4, 3–6, 2–6, 6–1, 3–6
Win59–281977*Pacific Southwest Open, Los AngelesCarpet (i)United StatesBrian Gottfried6–4, 2–6, 6–3
Loss59–291978Denver Open, DenverCarpet (i)United StatesJimmy Connors2–6, 6–7
Win60–291978*Atlanta Grand Prix, AtlantaHardUnited StatesEliot Teltscher4–6, 6–1, 2–1 ret.
Win61–291978*Vienna Open, ViennaCarpet (i)HungaryBalázs Taróczy4–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–3
Loss61–301979Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, NewportGrassUnited StatesBrian Teacher6–1, 3–6, 4–6
Win62–301979*Grand Prix Cleveland, ClevelandHardRomania Ilie Năstase7–6, 7–5
Win63–301979*Vienna Open, Vienna (2)Carpet (i)PolandWojciech Fibak6–4, 6–0, 6–2
Win64–301980*Frankfurt Grand Prix, FrankfurtCarpet (i)South AfricaJohan Kriek2–6, 7–6, 6–2
Loss64–311980Palm Harbor Open, Palm HarborHardAustraliaPaul McNamee4–6, 3–6
  • 48 Open Era titles listed by the ATP website

Doubles (54 titles, 27 runners-up)

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ResultNo.YearTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1.1968US Open, New YorkGrassUnited StatesBob LutzUnited StatesArthur Ashe
SpainAndrés Gimeno
11–9, 6–1, 7–5
Win2.1969Cincinnati, U.S.ClayUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Arthur Ashe
United StatesCharlie Pasarell
6–3, 6–4
Win3.1970Australian Open, MelbourneGrassUnited States Bob LutzAustraliaJohn Alexander
AustraliaPhil Dent
6–3, 8–6, 6–3
Loss1.1970Los Angeles, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzNetherlandsTom Okker
United StatesMarty Riessen
6–7, 2–6
Win4.1970Berkeley, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzUnited StatesRoy Barth
United StatesTom Gorman
6–2, 7–5, 4–6, 6–2
Win5.1970Stockholm, SwedenCarpet (i)United States Arthur AsheAustraliaBob Carmichael
AustraliaOwen Davidson
6–0, 5–7, 7–5
Win6.1971Paris, FranceClayUnited States Tom GormanFrancePierre Barthès
FranceFrançois Jauffret
3–6, 7–5, 6–2
Loss2.1971French Open, ParisClayUnited States Tom GormanUnited States Arthur Ashe
United States Marty Riessen
6–4, 3–6, 4–6, 9–11
Loss3.1971London Queen's Club, U.K.GrassUnited StatesErik van DillenNetherlands Tom Okker
United States Marty Riessen
6–8, 6–4, 8–10
Win7.1971Cincinnati, U.S.ClayUnited States Erik van DillenUnited StatesSandy Mayer
United StatesRoscoe Tanner
6–1, 3–6, 6–4
Loss4.1971US Open, New YorkGrassUnited States Erik van DillenAustraliaJohn Newcombe
United KingdomRoger Taylor
7–6, 3–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–7
Win8.1971Stockholm, SwedenHard (i)United States Tom GormanUnited States Arthur Ashe
United States Bob Lutz
6–3, 6–4
Win9.1972Madrid, SpainClayRomaniaIlie NăstaseSpain Andrés Gimeno
SpainManuel Orantes
6–2, 6–2
Win10.1972Nice, FranceClayCzechoslovakiaJan KodešSouth AfricaFrew McMillan
Romania Ilie Năstase
6–3, 3–6, 7–5
Loss5.1972Wimbledon, LondonGrassUnited States Erik van DillenSouth AfricaBob Hewitt
South Africa Frew McMillan
2–6, 2–6, 7–9
Win11.1973Brussels WCT, BelgiumCarpet (i)United States Bob LutzAustralia John Alexander
Australia Phil Dent
6–4, 7–6
Win12.1973Johannesburg WCT, South AfricaHard (i)United States Bob LutzSouth Africa Frew McMillan
AustraliaAllan Stone
6–1, 6–4, 6–4
Win13.1973World Doubles WCT, MontrealCarpet (i)United States Bob LutzNetherlands Tom Okker
United States Marty Riessen
6–2, 7–6, 6–0
Win14.1973Båstad, SwedenClaySocialist Federal Republic of YugoslaviaNikola PilićAustralia Bob Carmichael
South Africa Frew McMillan
2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Win15.1973San Francisco, U.S.Carpet (i)AustraliaRoy EmersonSwedenOve Nils Bengtson
United StatesJim McManus
6–2, 6–1
Win16.1974Atlanta WCT, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzUnited StatesBrian Gottfried
United StatesDick Stockton
6–3, 3–6, 7–6
Win17.1974New Orleans WCT, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzAustralia Owen Davidson
Australia John Newcombe
4–6, 6–4, 7–6
Loss6.1974French Open, ParisClayUnited States Bob LutzAustraliaDick Crealy
New ZealandOnny Parun
3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 7–5, 1–6
Loss7.1974Nottingham, U.K.GrassUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Charlie Pasarell
United States Erik van Dillen
4–6, 7–9
Loss8.1974Wimbledon, LondonGrassUnited States Bob LutzAustralia John Newcombe
AustraliaTony Roche
6–8, 4–6, 4–6
Win18.1974Boston, U.S.ClayUnited States Bob LutzWest GermanyHans-Jürgen Pohmann
United States Marty Riessen
3–6, 6–4, 6–3
Win19.1974US Open, New YorkGrassUnited States Bob LutzChilePatricio Cornejo
ChileJaime Fillol
6–3, 6–3
Win20.1974San Francisco, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzAustralia John Alexander
AustraliaSyd Ball
6–4, 7–6
Win21.1975Fort Worth WCT, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzAustralia John Alexander
Australia Phil Dent
6–7, 7–6, 6–3
Win22.1975Tokyo Indoor, JapanCarpet (i)United States Bob LutzAustralia John Alexander
Australia Phil Dent
6–4, 6–7, 6–2
Win23.1975Houston, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzUnited StatesMike Estep
New ZealandRussell Simpson
7–5, 7–6
Win24.1975Washington, D.C., U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzUnited States Brian Gottfried
MexicoRaúl Ramírez
7–5, 2–6, 6–1
Win25.1975Columbus Open, U.S.ClayUnited States Bob LutzWest GermanyJürgen Fassbender
West Germany Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
6–2, 6–7, 6–3
Win26.1976Indianapolis WCT, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzUnited StatesVitas Gerulaitis
United States Tom Gorman
6–2, 6–4
Win27.1976Rome WCT, ItalyCarpet (i)United States Bob LutzAustralia Dick Crealy
South Africa Frew McMillan
6–7, 6–3, 6–4
Loss9.1976Las Vegas, U.S.Hard (i)United States Bob LutzUnited States Arthur Ashe
United States Charlie Pasarell
4–6, 2–6
Win28.1976Cincinnati Masters, U.S.ClayUnited States Erik van DillenUnited StatesEddie Dibbs
United StatesHarold Solomon
6–1, 6–1
Loss10.1976Louisville, U.S.ClayUnited States Erik van DillenSouth AfricaByron Bertram
South AfricaPat Cramer
3–6, 4–6
Win29.1976Los Angeles, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Arthur Ashe
United States Charlie Pasarell
6–2, 3–6, 6–3
Win30.1976Wembley, U.K.Carpet (i)United StatesRoscoe TannerPolandWojciech Fibak
United States Brian Gottfried
7–6, 6–3
Loss11.1976Johannesburg WCT, South AfricaHardSpainJuan Gisbert, Sr.United States Brian Gottfried
United StatesSherwood Stewart
6–1, 1–6, 2–6, 6–7
Loss12.1977Memphis, U.S.Hard (i)United States Bob LutzUnited StatesFred McNair
United States Sherwood Stewart
6–4, 6–7, 6–7
Win31.1977Hampton, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Sandy MayerAustraliaPaul Kronk
AustraliaCliff Letcher
6–4, 6–3
Win32.1977Washington Indoor, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzUnited States Brian Gottfried
Mexico Raúl Ramírez
6–3, 7–5
Loss13.1977Los Angeles PSW, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzSouth Africa Bob Hewitt
South Africa Frew McMillan
3–6, 4–6
Win33.1977Las Vegas, U.S.Hard (i)United States Bob LutzSouth Africa Bob Hewitt
Mexico Raúl Ramírez
6–3, 3–6, 6–4
Win34.1977Columbus, U.S.ClayUnited States Bob LutzUnited StatesPeter Fleming
United States Gene Mayer
4–6, 7–5, 6–2
Win35.1977Maui, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Brian Gottfried
Mexico Raúl Ramírez
7–6, 6–4
Win36.1977Johannesburg WCT, South AfricaHardUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Peter Fleming
South AfricaRaymond Moore
6–3, 7–5, 6–7, 7–6
Win37.1978Springfield, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzCzechoslovakiaJan Kodeš
United States Marty Riessen
6–3, 6–3
Win38.1978Washington Indoor, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzUnited States Arthur Ashe
United StatesJohn McEnroe
6–7, 7–5, 6–1
Loss14.1978Rotterdam WCT, NetherlandsCarpet (i)United States Bob LutzUnited States Fred McNair
Mexico Raúl Ramírez
2–6, 3–6
Loss15.1978World Doubles WCT, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzPolandWojciech Fibak
Netherlands Tom Okker
7–6, 4–6, 0–6, 3–6
Win39.1978US Open, New YorkHardUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Marty Riessen
United States Sherwood Stewart
1–6, 7–5, 6–3
Loss16.1978San Francisco, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzUnited States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
7–5, 4–6, 4–6
Loss17.1978Stockholm, SwedenHard (i)United States Bob LutzPolandWojciech Fibak
Netherlands Tom Okker
3–6, 2–6
Win40.1979Birmingham, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Dick StocktonRomania Ilie Năstase
Netherlands Tom Okker
6–2, 6–3
Win41.1979Denver, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzPolandWojciech Fibak
Netherlands Tom Okker
7–6, 6–3
Win42.1979Washington Indoor, U.S.Carpet (i)United States Bob LutzAustralia Bob Carmichael
United StatesBrian Teacher
6–4, 7–5, 3–6, 7–6
Loss18.1979New Orleans, U.S.CarpetUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
1–6, 3–6
Win43.1979Newport, U.S.GrassUnited States Bob LutzAustraliaJohn James
AustraliaChris Kachel
6–4, 7–6
Win44.1979Cleveland, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzParaguayFrancisco González
United States Fred McNair
6–3, 6–4
Loss19.1979Cincinnati Masters, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Brian Gottfried
Romania Ilie Năstase
6–1, 3–6, 6–7
Loss20.1979US Open, New YorkHardUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
2–6, 4–6
Win45.1979Cologne, West GermanyCarpet (i)United States Gene MayerSwitzerlandHeinz Günthardt
CzechoslovakiaPavel Složil
6–3, 6–4
Loss21.1979Wembley, U.K.Carpet (i)CzechoslovakiaTomáš ŠmídUnited States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
2–6, 3–6
Win46.1980Rotterdam, NetherlandsCarpet (i)IndiaVijay AmritrajUnited StatesBill Scanlon
United States Brian Teacher
6–4, 6–3
Win47.1980Frankfurt, West GermanyCarpet (i)India Vijay AmritrajRhodesiaAndrew Pattison
United StatesButch Walts
6–7, 6–2, 6–2
Win48.1980Las Vegas, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzPolandWojciech Fibak
United States Gene Mayer
6–2, 7–5
Loss22.1980Wimbledon, LondonGrassUnited States Bob LutzAustraliaPeter McNamara
AustraliaPaul McNamee
6–7, 3–6, 7–6, 4–6
Win49.1980US Open, New YorkHardUnited States Robert LutzUnited States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
7–6, 3–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3
Loss23.1980Sawgrass Doubles, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Brian Gottfried
Mexico Raúl Ramírez
6–7, 4–6, 6–2, 6–7
Win50.1980Vienna, AustriaCarpet (i)United States Bob LutzSwitzerland Heinz Günthardt
Czechoslovakia Pavel Složil
6–1, 6–2
Loss24.1980Stockholm, SwedenCarpet (i)United States Bob LutzSwitzerland Heinz Günthardt
Australia Paul McNamee
7–6, 3–6, 2–6
Win51.1980Johannesburg, South AfricaHardUnited States Bob LutzSwitzerland Heinz Günthardt
Australia Paul McNamee
6–7, 6–3, 6–4
Loss25.1981Wimbledon, LondonGrassUnited States Bob LutzUnited States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
4–6, 4–6, 4–6
Loss26.1981Cincinnati, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzUnited States John McEnroe
United StatesFerdi Taygan
6–7, 3–6
Loss27.1981Sawgrass Doubles, U.S.HardUnited States Bob LutzSwitzerland Heinz Günthardt
Australia Peter McNamara
6–7, 6–3, 6–7, 7–5, 4–6
Win52.1983Caracas, VenezuelaHardChileJaime FillolEcuadorAndrés Gómez
Romania Ilie Năstase
6–7, 6–4, 6–3
Win53.1983Vienna, AustriaCarpet (i)United StatesMel PurcellBrazilMarcos Hocevar
BrazilCássio Motta
6–3, 6–4
Win54.1984Columbus, U.S.HardUnited States Sandy MayerUnited StatesCharles Bud Cox
United StatesTerry Moor
6–4, 6–7, 7–5

Grand Slam performance timeline

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Key
W F SFQF#RRRQ#DNQANH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.

Singles

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Tournament1964196519661967196819691970197119721973197419751976197719781979198019811982198319841985SR
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian OpenAAAAAA3RAAAAA3RA3RAAAAAAAA0 / 3
French OpenAAAAA4R1RQFQF4R1R4RA4R3R3RAAAAAA0 / 10
WimbledonA2R4R3R2R4R4RFWASF1R4R4R1R3R3R4R2R1RAA1 / 18
US Open2R2R1R3R2R2RQFWQFSFQF1R4R2R3R3R1R2R2R1RAA1 / 20
Grand Slam SR0 / 10 / 20 / 20 / 20 / 20 / 30 / 41 / 31 / 30 / 20 / 30 / 30 / 30 / 40 / 30 / 30 / 20 / 20 / 20 / 20 / 00 / 02 / 51
Year-end rankingN/A582116242522282294100745794

References

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  2. ^"Stan Smith: Career tournament results". thetennisbase.com. Tennismem SL. RetrievedNovember 17, 2017.
  3. ^abNeil Amdur (December 12, 1972)."Metreveli to join pro net tour".The New York Times.
  4. ^Futterman, Matthew (2016).Players: How sports became a business. Simon & Schuster. p. 95.ISBN 978-1-4767-1695-4.
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  6. ^"50 Famously Successful People Who Failed At First". OnlineCollege.org. Archived fromthe original on December 11, 2011.
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  9. ^"Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 December 1971".newspapers.com. December 19, 1971.
  10. ^abQuidet, Christian (1989).La Fabuleuse Histoire du Tennis (in French). Paris: Nathan. p. 772.ISBN 9782092864388.
  11. ^"Smith, Nastase in final thriller".Ellensburg Daily Record. July 10, 1972. RetrievedAugust 18, 2025.
  12. ^"The Baltimore Sun, 13 February 1973".newspapers.com. February 13, 1973.
  13. ^"Evening Herald (Shenandoah), 17 January 1973".newspapers.com. January 17, 1973.
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  16. ^The Times (London), 13 December 1972, p. 9
  17. ^Kramer considered the best player ever to have been eitherDon Budge (for consistent play) orEllsworth Vines (at the height of his game). The next four best were, chronologically,Bill Tilden,Fred Perry,Bobby Riggs, andPancho Gonzales. After these six came the "second echelon" ofRod Laver,Lew Hoad,Ken Rosewall,Gottfried von Cramm,Ted Schroeder,Jack Crawford,Pancho Segura,Frank Sedgman,Tony Trabert,John Newcombe,Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith,Björn Borg, andJimmy Connors. He felt unable to rankHenri Cochet andRené Lacoste accurately but felt they were among the very best.
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  24. ^"STAN SMITH GAINS PARIS TENNIS FINAL".The New York Times. May 2, 1971. p. 8. RetrievedJanuary 29, 2025.
  25. ^"Stan Smith upsets Richey".The Ithaca Journal. April 6, 1971. p. 26.

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