Craig Campbell (born 18 July 1963) is a former professional

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player from

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Career

Campbell, who played collegiate tennis for the

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, made the round of 16 at the

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, defeating world number 63 Nduka Odizor en route.ATP World Tour Profile
/ref> Partnering Joey Rive, Campbell was a losing doubles finalist at the

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in 1986. The following year, he reached the singles quarter-finals in the

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. He was only able to progress past the first round of a

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tournament once, which was at the 1990 French Open, in the mixed doubles with

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/ref> His two appearances in the main singles draw ended in disappointment. In the 1986 US Open he squandered a two set lead to lose to Bob Green and he was defeated in another five set match at the 1989 US Open, to

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Grand Prix career finals

Doubles: 1 (0–1)

References

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