Wally Masur

Wally Masur (born the May 13rd 1963 with Southampton, the United Kingdom is a former professional tennis player Australian.

He starts to play at the eight years age. In 1980, it gains the test of double boys to the Open of Australia. In 1981, at the 18 years age, it gains the Open one of Australia Junior. It becomes professional in 1982.

In 1983, it gains its first title into simple on circuit ATP with the tournament of Hong-Kong, and its first in double with Taipeh. It reaches this year there the quarterfinals the Open one of Australia, beaten at this stage by John McEnroe, the world n°1 of the time.

In 1987, it gains its second tournament into simple with Adélaïde and reached the semi-finals of the Open of Australia, and loses against the future winner of the tournament, Stefan Edberg.

Masur gains its third title in 1988, in Newport.

In 1990, it contributes largely to the course of the team of Australia in Coupe Davis. This one reached the final, gaining 6-0 with the first turn, in quarterfinals and semi-final. But Masur is kept away of the team which faces the the United States finally by the captain Neale Fraser. This decision is very disputed within sight of the extent of the part played by Masur in the qualification for the final. The United States beats Australia 3-2 finally. In 1992, semi-finalist of the Masters of Canada. 1993 is certainly the best year of its career. It reaches the semi-finals of the US Open, where it is stopped by Cédric Pioline. It also reaches the best classification of its career into simple (n°15 world) as in double (n°8) this year there. It gains two titles in double with Stuttgart and Milan.

In 1995, it puts a term at its professional path, during which it will have gained 3 titles into simple and 16 in double.

Since, he in particular was trainer of the Australian team of Coupe Davis.

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