| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Born | (1956-12-25)December 25, 1956 (age 68) Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Turned pro | 1975 |
| Retired | 1982 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 144–175 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 32 (5 March 1975) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1980) |
| French Open | 3R (1981) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1977) |
| US Open | 2R (1973,1976) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 126–160 |
| Career titles | 3 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1980) |
| French Open | SF (1981) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1973, 1977, 1981) |
| US Open | 2R (1975) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | W (1980) |
Billy Martin (born December 25, 1956) is a former professionaltennis player from the United States. During his career, he won the NCAA Singles Title in 1975, defeatingGeorge Hardie, and one singles title and three doubles titles on the Pro Tour. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 32 in 1975. Martin currently serves as the head coach for theUCLA Bruins men's tennis team, a position he has held since 1994.[1] Martin, who played atUCLA, has 14 straight top 5NCAA team finishes and 9 consecutive 20-win seasons. He was named ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) division 1National Coach of the Year and is a member ofITA Hall of Fame.[2]He beat Raul Ramirez and Stan Smith at the Washington D.C. tournament.
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Jan 1975 | Birmingham, U.S. | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 4–6, 3–6 |
| Win | 1–1 | Feb 1975 | Little Rock, U.S. | Carpet | George Hardie | 6–2, 7–6 |
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | 1976 | Denver WCT, U.S. | Carpet | Jimmy Connors |  John FitzgeraldPhil Dent | 7–6, 2–6, 5–7 |
| Loss | 0–2 | 1977 | Birmingham WCT, U.S. | Carpet | Bill Scanlon |  Wojciech Fibak Tom Okker | 3–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 0–3 | 1977 | Monterrey WCT, Mexico | Carpet | Bill Scanlon | Ross CaseWojtek Fibak | 6–3, 3–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 1–3 | 1977 | Laguna Niguel, U.S. | Hard | James Chico Hagey | Peter FlemingTrey Waltke | 6–3, 6–4 |
| Win | 2–3 | 1979 | Brussels, Belgium | Clay | Peter McNamara |  Carlos Kirmayr Balázs Taróczy | 5–7, 7–5, 6–4 |
| Win | 3–3 | 1981 | Bristol, England | Grass |  Russell Simpson | John Austin Johan Kriek | 6–3, 4–6, 6–4 |
| Loss | 3–4 | 1981 | Newport, U.S. | Grass | Kevin Curren | Brad DrewettErik van Dillen | 2–6, 4–6 |
