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Wikipedia / Steve Docherty

Steve Docherty (born 6 May 1950) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.

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.

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

W/L

Date

Tournament

Surface

Partner

Opponents

Score

Loss

0–1

Nov 1977

Taipei, Taiwan

Hard

Tom Gorman

Chris Delaney Pat Du Pré

6–7, 6–7

Loss

0–2

Sep 1979

Atlanta, U.S.

Hard

Eliot Teltscher

Raymond Moore Ilie Năstase

4–6, 2–6

Loss

0–3

Dec 1979

Sydney Outdoor, Australia

Grass

Christopher Lewis

Peter McNamara Paul McNamee

6–7, 3–6

Loss

0–4

Apr 1980

Palm Harbor, U.S.

Hard

John James

Paul Kronk Paul McNamee

4–6, 5–7

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