Horace Reid (born June 14, 1955)[1] is an American former professional tennis player.[2][3]
Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Reid won two State AAA singles championships while a Washington High School student. He ranked 10th in the U.S. for the 14s age division and was the first African American to win a Georgia state junior title.[4]
Reid won the American Tennis Association singles championship in 1972 and was considered a protege of former world number one Arthur Ashe, who provided him with financial support.[5][6] Attending UCLA on a scholarship, he played No.4 singles and No.1 doubles for the Bruins, before dropping out his second year.[7]
Following his time at the Bruins, Reid began competing on the professional tour and achieved a best singles world ranking of 272. He featured in doubles main draws at the US Open.[8]
ATP Challenger finals
Doubles: 1 (0–1)
| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1. | Sep 1978 | Lincoln, U.S. | Hard |  Rick Meyer
|
Keith Richardson John Sadri
|
6–4, 3–6, 5–7 |
References
- ^ "Reid Is Normal – Except for Tennis". The Atlanta Constitution. June 4, 1970.
- ^ "Reid trying to recapture lost magic". The Atlanta Constitution. August 4, 1983.
- ^ "Reid is back in Camilla". WALB.com. June 14, 2003.
- ^ "Reid's Play Stirs Memories". The Atlanta Constitution. August 12, 1976.
- ^ "Reid Is Ashes Protege". The Atlanta Constitution. March 31, 1976.
- ^ "Reid Takes Tennis Title". New York Times. August 28, 1972.
- ^ "Growing Up". The Atlanta Constitution. May 9, 1978.
- ^ "U.S. Open". The Tampa Tribune. September 4, 1979.
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