Robert Givone (born May 1, 1973) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Full name | Robert Givone |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | 1 May 1973 |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $23,519 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0-2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 347 (1995.08.28) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1999) |
| US Open | Q2 (1995, 1996) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 224 (1997.04.07) |
Givone, a native of Westchester (New York), turned professional in 1994 following a collegiate career playing for the Georgia Tech.[1] He was a doubles bronze medalist at the University Games and on the professional tour reached a career high singles ranking of 347 in the world. His two ATP Tour main draw appearances including a first round match against Mark Philippoussis at the 1995 Legg Mason Tennis Classic, which he lost 4–6 in the third set.[2]
A shoulder injury ended his career at the age of 26 and now works in finance.[3]
ITF Futures titles
Doubles: (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | May 1999 | USA F3, Tallahassee | Clay |  Glenn Weiner
|
 Simon Larose Jerry Turek
|
4-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
References
- ^ Ferguson, John D. (July 6, 1995). "Givone Shows Survival Skills". Tulsa World.
- ^ Markowitz, Dan (September 3, 1995). "Katonah Tennis Player Savors First Year as Pro". The New York Times.
- ^ Markowitz, Dan (May 28, 2000). "Ex-Tennis Pro Reflects On Career Cut Short". The New York Times.