Tres Davis (born January 13, 1982) is a former professional

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player from the United States.

Biography

Originally from

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, Davis is the eldest of three brothers and was coached by his father Doug.

Tennis career

Most noted for his junior career, he was a Junior Davis Cup representative for the United States and a boys' doubles finalist at three grand slam tournaments. In all three finals he finished runner-up, at the 1999 US Open with Alberto Francis, 2000 Australian Open with

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and 2000 US Open with

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. He also competed in the men's doubles draw with Ginepri at the 2000 US Open, where they lost a three set first round match to Argentines

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and

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. After winning the Big 12 Conference Championship title with Texas A&M, Davis turned professional in 2002. He competed mostly in satellite tournaments and on the Challenger Tour. His only main draw appearance on the ATP Tour came at the

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in Houston, where he formed a wildcard pairing with Andy Roddick, who would win the singles title. The pair made the doubles quarter-finals, by beating James Blake and

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. He retired in 2006.

Life after tennis

Davis is the former travelling coach of

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and now runs a cleaning and restoration business with his wife Paige in the Greater Austin area.

Junior Grand Slam finals

Doubles: 3 (3 runner-ups)

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures Finals

Singles: 5 (1–4)

Doubles: 12 (9–3)

References

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