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William Higgins (tennis)

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William Higgins
Full nameWilliam C. "Billy" Higgins, Jr.
Country (sports) United States
Born(1942-04-02)April 2, 1942
Lawton, Oklahoma, US
DiedJanuary 21, 2022(2022-01-21) (aged 79)
Florida, US
Singles
Career record19–37
Highest rankingNo. 115 (Aug 23, 1973)
Grand Slam singles results
French Open1R (1966)
Wimbledon1R (1969)
US Open3R (1963, 1970)

William Higgins (April 2, 1942 - January 21, 2022) was an American former professional tennis player.

Higgins, an Oklahoma native, was active on tour in the 1960s and 1970s, twice reaching the singles third round of the US Open.[1][2] He recorded a top singles ranking of No. 115 in the world.

He died at his home in Florida on January 21, 2022, after a short illness.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Three Americans Advance In Tennis at Colombia". The New York Times. March 17, 1965.
  2. ^ "U.S. Beats Aussies, 2‐1, To Win Federation Cup". The New York Times. June 19, 1977.
  3. ^ "William C. 'Billy' Higgins II". The Lawton Constitution. January 21, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
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