Martin Barba
Country (sports) United States
Born (1966-08-22) August 22, 1966
Laguna Beach, California
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Prize money$15,869
Singles
Career record2–5
Highest rankingNo. 303 (May 14, 1990)
Grand Slam singles results
US OpenQ1 (1993)
Doubles
Highest rankingNo. 798 (Mar 23, 1987)

Martin Barba (born August 22, 1966) is an American former professional tennis player.[1]

A native of California, Barba moved to Florida to live with his brother after their mother died in the late 1970s. He trained at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, which was made famous for producing Chris Evert. Attending Lander College on a full scholarship, he earned NAIA All-American honors in 1985 and turned professional in 1988.[2][3] He had an upset win over 16th-seed Jimmy Brown in the first round of the 1989 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships in Boston.[4]

References

  1. Williams, Joe (March 28, 1990). "Barba Heads Early List of Entries in Harbor Hills Tourney". Orlando Sentinel.
  2. "Lander retains lead, two get All-American". The Index-Journal. May 22, 1985.
  3. Lampman, CJ (October 12, 2003). "Serving Confidence". North County Times.
  4. "Arias sees way past Arraya, 6–4, 6–1". The Index-Journal. July 12, 1989.
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