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Mark WOODFORDE |
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Woodforde is the best doubles player in the world. Easily the stronger part of the Woodies, Mark is the red head of the combination. They have won the last 5 Wimbledon slams. He hates be known as a doubles specialist, but he should recognise his doubles record as it ranks higher than Sampras's singles record. He is a steady singles player reaching the round of 16 at numerous slams.
Mark Woodforde |
Left handed, Double hand backhand. |
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Country |
Australia |
Marital Status |
Single |
Height |
186cm |
Weight |
78kg |
Birthday |
23/9/1965 |
Age |
He is currently 32 |
Best surface |
Grass |
Best shot |
Volley |
Standard Rank |
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Favourite Rank |
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Mark Woodforde has plays classic grass court tennis, in which he uses the angles to beat the hard hitters.
Woodforde had his best career win at Queens where he thrashed Sampras, 6-3 6-2. He also defeated Enqvist to reach the semi finals. At Wimbledon he fell to Stoltenberg in 5 sets. This result would have been very disappointing as he is clearly a better player. The Woodies lost in the final of the Australian Open in 5 sets to Bjorkman and Eltingh. In the final of Wimbledon, they fell to rivals Eltingh and Harhuis 10-8 in the 5th set, a loss which prevented them from 6 straight victories. He had to pull out of the singles with a foot injury. He fell in the opening round of the French and US Open.
The Woodies win the Australian Open, the Lipton and Wimbledon and fall in the final of the French Open.
The Woodies win the Wimbledon, the US Open and win the Gold medal at the Olympics.
The Woodies won their third Wimbledon.
The Woodies won their second Wimbledon.
The Woodies won their first Wimbledon.
The Woodies won the Australian Open.
Woodforde made the round of 16 in singles at the Australian Open.
Woodforde made the round of 16 in singles at the Australian Open.
Mark's singles GRAND SLAM Record
Grand Slam |
89 |
90 |
91 |
92 |
93 |
94 |
95 |
96 |
97 |
98 |
Australian |
3 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
S |
3 |
1 |
French |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
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Wimbledon |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
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US Open |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
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Mark has
Won 9 Grand Slams in doublesM
= Missed slams
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Mark WOODFORDE |
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