Mark Knowles

Mark Knowles (born 4 September 1971) is a Bahamian professional tennis coach and former professional tennis player, becoming the former number 1 in world as a specialist in doubles tennis. He won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments in men's doubles, partnering with Daniel Nestor, as well as Wimbledon in mixed doubles. At various times between 2002 and 2005 he was ranked World No. 1 in doubles. He is a five-time Olympian.

Mark Knowles
Country (sports) Bahamas
ResidenceNassau, Bahamas
Born (1971-09-04) 4 September 1971
Nassau, Bahamas
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Turned pro1992
Retired2016
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
CollegeUCLA
Prize moneyUS$ 7,049,710
Singles
Career record46–77 (37.4%)
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 96 (24 June 1996)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1994, 1997)
French Open2R (1996)
Wimbledon2R (1992, 1994, 1995, 1996)
US Open2R (1996)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games1R (1996)
Doubles
Career record746–381 (66.2%)
Career titles55
Highest rankingNo. 1 (24 June 2002)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenW (2002)
French OpenW (2007)
WimbledonF (2002)
US OpenW (2004)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour FinalsW (2007)
Olympic GamesQF (2000)
Mixed doubles
Career titles1
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
WimbledonW (2009)
Coaching career
Last updated on: 11 April 2011.
Men's doubles
Grand Slam titles:3 (with Daniel Nestor)
Titles:52
Grand Slam men's doubles finals (11):
Australian OpenWinner (2002 w/Nestor)
Finalist (1995, 2003 w/Nestor; 2009 w/Bhupathi)
French OpenWinner (2007 w/Nestor)
Finalist (1998, 2002 w/Nestor)
WimbledonFinalist (2002 w/Nestor)
US OpenWinner (2004 w/Nestor)
Finalist (1998 w/Nestor; 2009 w/Bhupathi)
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