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Australian tennis player
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Place of birth
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death
22 May 1992 (aged 54 years)
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54 years
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Biography
John J. Pearce (12 February 1938 — 22 May 1992) was an Australian amateur tennis player who competed in the mid-20th century. He reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Championships in 1960 and 1961.
He also played at Wimbledon and French Open.
Selected stats
Men's singles
| Stage | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter finals | 1960 | Australian Championships | Grass | Neale Fraser | 6-4 5-7 3-6 8-6 2-6 |
| Quarter finals | 1961 | Australian Championships | Grass | Roy Emerson | 1-6 2-6 3-6 |
Men's doubles
| Stage | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter finals | 1960 | Australian Championships | Grass | Fred Stolle | 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-8 6-8 |
| Third Round 1960 | 1960 | Wimbledon | Grass | Fred Stolle | 3-6 10-8 2-6 |
Grand Slam tournament finals: Mixed doubles (1 runner-up)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1961 | Australian Championships | Grass | Mary Carter Reitano | Jan Lehane Bob Hewitt | 7–9, 2–6 |
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