Abe Segal
| Full name | Alan Abraham Segal |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  South Africa |
| Born | 23 October 1930 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P564}} |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1954) |
| French Open | 3R (1955, 1957, 1961, 1962) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1964) |
| US Open | 4R (1956) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P555}} |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1954) |
| French Open | F (1958, 1963) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1963) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1964) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1964) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | FEu (1965) |
Abe Segal (born 23 October 1930 in Johannesburg) is a former South African tennis player. During the 1950s and '60s, he was the doubles partner of Gordon Forbes. Together, they were considered one of the best doubles teams in the world.[1]
Due to South Africa's policy of Apartheid, Alex Metreveli and István Gulyás both refused to compete in the 1964 Wimbledon against Segal, a white South African. This prompted the International Lawn Tennis Federation to pass a resolution prohibiting racial discrimination and dropping out of the tournament except due to "health or bereavement"[2]
In 1951 he won the singles title at the Irish Open defeating Guy Jackson in the final in straight sets.
He played for the South African Davis Cup team in 19 ties in the years 1955, 57, 59, 61-65 and compiled a record of 24 wins and 14 losses.
After retiring from tennis, Segal took up painting.[3] In 2008 he published a memoir titled Hey Big Boy!.[4][5]
Grand Slam finals
Doubles
- Runner-ups (2)
| Year | Championship | Partner | Opponent in final | Score |
| 1958 | French Championships |  Robert Howe |
Ashley Cooper Neale Fraser |
6–3, 6–8, 3–6, 5–7 |
| 1963 | French Championships | Gordon Forbes |
Roy Emerson Manuel Santana |
2–6, 4–6, 4–6 |
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External links
- Abe Segal at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Abe Segal at the Davis Cup
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- South African male tennis players
- Sportspeople from Johannesburg
- 1930 births
- Living people
- Jewish tennis players
