Steve Docherty

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Docherty enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events.

His most notable career achievement was when he surprised the world to defeat former world number one Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon in 1978.[1]

After completing his tennis career, Docherty became a successful businessman, owning and operating three McDonald's franchises along the East coast of New South Wales.

Career finals

Doubles (4 runner-ups)

Result No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 1. 1977 Taipei, Taiwan Hard Template:Flagicon Tom Gorman Template:Flagicon Chris Delaney
Template:Flagicon Pat Du Pré
6–7, 6–7
Loss 2. 1979 Atlanta, U.S. Hard Template:Flagicon Eliot Teltscher Template:Flagicon Raymond Moore
Template:Flagicon Ilie Năstase
4–6, 2–6
Loss 3. 1979 Sydney Outdoor, Australia Grass Template:Flagicon Christopher Lewis Template:Flagicon Peter McNamara
Template:Flagicon Paul McNamee
6–7, 3–6
Loss 4. 1980 Palm Harbor, U.S. Hard Template:Flagicon John James Template:Flagicon Paul Kronk
Template:Flagicon Paul McNamee
4–6, 5–7

References

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