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Frank Tutvin

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Frank Tutvin
Country (sports) Canada
 United States
Born (1945-08-23) August 23, 1945 (age 79)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record91-103
Career titles1
Grand Slam singles results
French Open2R (1968)
Wimbledon3R (1967)
US Open2R (1965, 1966, 1967)

Frank Tutvin (born August 23, 1945) is a Canadian-American former professional tennis player.

Born in Montreal, Tutvin represented the United States at junior Davis Cup level, having lived with his parents in Florida for several years.[1] He played collegiate tennis for the University of Miami.[2]

Tutvin defeated Nikola Pilić in the first round of the 1965 U.S. Tennis Championships in a long five set match.

Tutvin reached the singles third round of the 1967 Wimbledon Championships, competing as a Canadian.[3]

Tutvin won the 1968 Western Open at Waterloo, Ontario defeating Joe Osadca in the final.

Outside of professional tennis he worked as a teaching pro at the Palm Bay Club in Miami.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Name Harris, Frank Tutvin To U.S. Team". Montreal Gazette. August 20, 1963.
  2. ^ "Tutvin Defeats Swiss". The New York Times. June 8, 1967.
  3. ^ "Tough net opener". Star-Phoenix. June 24, 1967.
  4. ^ "High Life, Miami Style". Los Angeles Times. February 24, 1985.
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