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'''Erick Korita''' (born January 13, 1963) is a former professional [[tennis]] player from the United States. He was born in [[Chicago, Illinois]].
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| country_represented = {{flagu|United States}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1963|01|13}}
| birth_place = [[Chicago, Illinois]]
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height = 6 ft 5 in
| plays = Right-handed
| careerprizemoney = $155,943
| singlesrecord = 29–32
| singlestitles =
| highestsinglesranking = No. 46 (February 20, 1984)
| AustralianOpenresult = 1R (1983)
| FrenchOpenresult = 1R (1984)
| Wimbledonresult = 1R (1983, 1984)
| USOpenresult = 3R (1982, 1983)
| doublesrecord = 46–54
| doublestitles = 1
| highestdoublesranking = No. 30 (September 26, 1988)
| AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 2R (1983)
| FrenchOpenDoublesresult = SF (1984)
| WimbledonDoublesresult = 2R (1988)
| USOpenDoublesresult = QF (1988)
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'''Eric Korita''' (born January 13, 1963) is a former professional [[tennis]] player from the United States. He was born in [[Chicago, Illinois]].


Korita reached a career high singles ranking of '''World No. 46''' on February 20, 1984 and won no grand prix tour titles. He won 1 doubles title and achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 30 on September 26, 1988.
Korita reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 46 on February 20, 1984 and won no grand prix tour titles. He won 1 doubles title and achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 30 on September 26, 1988.


Korita played [[college tennis]] at [[Southern Methodist University]], where he was an All-American.
Korita played [[college tennis]] at [[Southern Methodist University]], where he was an All-American.


During his tour playing days Korita resided in [[San Antonio, Texas]] with wife Mary.<ref>[http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Ko/E/Eric-Korita.aspx]</ref>
During his tour playing days Korita resided in [[San Antonio, Texas]] with wife Mary.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.atptour.com/en/players|title=Players &#124; ATP Tour &#124; Tennis|website=ATP Tour}}</ref>


==Doubles titles (1)==
==Career finals==
===Doubles (1 win, 2 losses)===
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| 0–1
| bgcolor=FFA07A|Runner-up
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| Oct 1983
| 1.
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| [[Cologne Grand Prix|Cologne]], West Germany
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| 1983
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| [[Cologne Grand Prix|Cologne]], [[Germany]]
| Carpet
| Carpet
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Paul Annacone]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Paul Annacone]]
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| 3–6, 4–6
| 3–6, 4–6
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|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| bgcolor=98FB98|Winner
| 1.
| 1–1
| 1987
| Apr 1987
| [[ATP Seoul|Seoul]], [[South Korea]]
| [[ATP Seoul|Seoul]], South Korea
| Hard
| Hard
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Leach (tennis)|Mike Leach]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Leach (tennis)|Mike Leach]]
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| 6–7, 6–1, 7–5
| 6–7, 6–1, 7–5
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|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss
| bgcolor=FFA07A|Runner-up
| 2.
| 1–2
| 1987
| Nov 1987
| [[SA Tennis Open|Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]
| [[South African Open (tennis)|Johannesburg]], South Africa
| Hard (i)
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brad Pearce (tennis)|Brad Pearce]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brad Pearce (tennis)|Brad Pearce]]
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{ATP|id=K019|name=Korita, Eric}}
* {{ATP}}
* {{ITF}}
* {{ITF male profile|number=10000720|name=Korita, Eric}}


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Latest revision as of 22:35, 16 October 2024

Eric Korita
Country (sports) United States
Born (1963-01-13) January 13, 1963 (age 61)
Chicago, Illinois
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$155,943
Singles
Career record29–32
Highest rankingNo. 46 (February 20, 1984)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1983)
French Open1R (1984)
Wimbledon1R (1983, 1984)
US Open3R (1982, 1983)
Doubles
Career record46–54
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 30 (September 26, 1988)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (1983)
French OpenSF (1984)
Wimbledon2R (1988)
US OpenQF (1988)

Eric Korita (born January 13, 1963) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Korita reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 46 on February 20, 1984 and won no grand prix tour titles. He won 1 doubles title and achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 30 on September 26, 1988.

Korita played college tennis at Southern Methodist University, where he was an All-American.

During his tour playing days Korita resided in San Antonio, Texas with wife Mary.[1]

Career finals

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Doubles (1 win, 2 losses)

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Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Oct 1983 Cologne, West Germany Carpet United States Paul Annacone United States Nick Saviano
Romania Florin Segărceanu 		3–6, 4–6
Win 1–1 Apr 1987 Seoul, South Korea Hard United States Mike Leach United States Ken Flach
United States Jim Grabb 		6–7, 6–1, 7–5
Loss 1–2 Nov 1987 Johannesburg, South Africa Hard (i) United States Brad Pearce United States Kevin Curren
United States David Pate 		4–6, 4–6

References

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  1. ^ "Players | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour.
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