Eric Korita (born January 13, 1963) is a former professional

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player from the United States. He was born in

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. Korita reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 46 on February 20, 1984 and won no grand prix tour titles. He won 1 doubles title and achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 30 on September 26, 1988. Korita played

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, where he was an All-American. During his tour playing days Korita resided in

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with wife Mary.

Career finals

Doubles (1 win, 2 losses)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Korita, Eric American male tennis players Sportspeople from San Antonio SMU Mustangs men's tennis players Tennis players from Chicago Tennis players from Texas Tennis players at the 1983 Pan American Games 1963 births Living people Pan American Games gold medalists for the United States in tennis 20th-century American sportsmen