John Austin (tennis)

John Austin (born July 31, 1957) is an American former professional tennis player born in Long Beach, California. He won the Wimbledon mixed doubles championship with his sister, Tracy Austin, in 1980, becoming the first brother and sister team to win a Grand Slam title together.

John Austin

Country (sports)	United States
Born	(1957-07-31) July 31, 1957 Long Beach, California
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Plays	Right-handed
Singles
Career record	50–83
Highest ranking	No. 40 (August 10, 1981)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	3R (1980)
Wimbledon	2R (1979, 1980)
US Open	2R (1979, 1981)
Doubles
Career record	85–96
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 52 (January 4, 1981)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	2R (1983)
Wimbledon	2R (1981)
US Open	2R (1977, 1979, 1980, 1981)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon	W (1980)
US Open	2R (1977)

Austin reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 40. He is the brother of former professional tennis players Tracy, Pam, Jeff, and Doug Austin, and the brother-in-law of fitness expert Denise Austin.

According to a July 31, 2006 press release,

• He was the head pro of the Mulholland Tennis Club in Los Angeles
• He was the national NCAA doubles champ in 1978 while at UCLA
• He was a Davis Cup team member.

As of 2024, Austin resides in Scottsdale, AZ where he is the coach of the girls tennis team at Notre Dame Preparatory High School.

Grand Slam finals

Mixed doubles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner–up)

Result	Year	Championship	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Win	1980	Wimbledon	Grass	Tracy Austin	Dianne Fromholtz Mark Edmondson	4–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–3
Loss	1981	Wimbledon	Grass	Tracy Austin	Betty Stöve Frew McMillan	6–4, 6–7(2–7), 3–6

External links

• John Austin at the Association of Tennis Professionals
• John Austin at the International Tennis Federation