Morris Chesney "Skip" Strode (June 5, 1960 - April 17, 2021) was an American professional tennis player.[1]

Morris Strode
Country (sports)United States United States
Born(1960-06-05)June 5, 1960
El Cajon, California
DiedApril 17, 2021(2021-04-17) (aged 60)
San Diego, California
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$96,917
Singles
Career record17–26
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 98 (January 3, 1983)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1982, 1983)
French Open1R (1983)
Wimbledon1R (1983)
Doubles
Career record35–50
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 47 (January 3, 1983)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenQF (1982)
French Open2R (1983)
Wimbledon2R (1982)
US OpenQF (1982)

During Strode's career, he won one doubles title. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 98 in 1983 and a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 47 in 1983.

Career finals

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Singles (2 losses)

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Result W/L Year Tournament Surface Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 1982 Hong Kong Hard   Pat Du Pré 3–6, 3–6
Loss 0–2 1983 Caracas, Venezuela Hard   Raúl Ramírez 4–6, 2–6

Doubles (1 win)

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Result W/L Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1–0 1982 Hong Kong Hard   Charles Strode   Kim Warwick
  Van Winitsky
6–4, 3–6, 6–2
Loss 1-1 1982 Bangkok, Thailand Carpet   Charles Strode   Mike Bauer
  John Benson
5–7, 6–3, 3–6

References

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  1. ^ "El Cajon's Strode leans on faith, family as his tennis journey moves forward". USTA Southern California. July 8, 2021.
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