Trey Waltke (born March 16, 1955) is a former professional

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player from the U.S. active during the 1970s and 1980s. Waltke came from St. Louis, Missouri, and he was one of the few players to beat

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and

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in the same year. During a first-round match at

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in 1983 against

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, Waltke caused a stir when he donned 1920s-era long flannel pants, a white buttoned-down long-sleeved shirt, and a necktie for a belt. He beat Smith in five sets but lost to

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in the second round.

Grand Prix career finals

Singles (2 runners-up)

Doubles (3 runners-up)

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