Charlton Eagle (born 30 November 1963) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.[1]

Charlton Eagle
Country (sports)Australia Australia
ResidenceArlington, Texas
Born (1963-11-30) 30 November 1963 (age 60)
Johannesburg,
South Africa
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Turned pro1986
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$29,981
Singles
Career record1-7
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 255 (22 Jun 1987)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1987, 1988)
Doubles
Career record1-3
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 286 (12 Oct 1987)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (1988)

Career

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In 1987, Eagle qualified for his first Australian Open and faced American Marty Davis in the first round.[2] Eagle lost in straight sets.[2] His second and final Grand Slam appearance came at the 1988 Australian Open, where he was beaten in the opening round by sixth seed Anders Järryd.[2]

Eagle's only win on the Grand Prix tour was over Britain's James Turner, at the 1987 Bristol Open.[2] The highest ranked opponent that he had during his career was Boris Becker, who he played against at the 1988 Stella Artois Championships (Queen's).[2]

Since retiring, Eagle has been involved coaching after retiring from the tour. He has coached the Australia Fed Cup team and was head coach of South Africa's tennis squad 2000 Sydney Olympics.[3]

Personal

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Born in Johannesburg, Eagle immigrated to Australia when he was 13.[4]

Eagle, who played college tennis at Baylor University, now lives in Florida and represents the United States on the senior's tennis circuit.[5]

Challenger titles

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Doubles: (1)

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No. Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents in the final Score in the final
1. 1988   Tasmania, Australia Carpet   Paul Mick   Shane Barr
  Roger Rasheed
7–6, 4–6, 7–6

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