Keith Carpenter
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Keith A. Carpenter was one of Canada
's top men's tennis
players during 1960s.
. It was their first and only Grand Slam Event win for both brother's careers and a proud moment in Canadian tennis history. Fourth round in singles of the 1965 U.S. Nationals
. The year before he also reached the third round. Carpenter reached the second round at Wimbledon
every year from 1963, his first appearance in the main draw, which he reached through qualifying, through 1966. In 1964 he also reached the second round at Roland Garros
, his only time in three appearances in the main draw.
In doubles, Carpenter competed in the main draw of a grand slam event twice. At the 1968 Wimbledon Championships
, he and partner Berry Geraghty lost in the opening round. The following year, he and partner, compatriot John Sharpe, reached the second round, where they lost in straight sets to the formidable tandem of Roy Emerson
and Rod Laver
.
In Davis Cup, Carpenter competed for Canada
each year from 1963 through 1968. His overall record was 1 win, 4 losses in singles, and 1 win, 6 losses in doubles, in a total of 7 ties. Canada lost all but one of these match-ups, their only victory coming over Finland
in the first round of Europe Group in 1966. In the following round that year they lost to France
5-0 at Roland Garros.
Carpenter was inducted into the Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame in 1996
to Eduardo Zuleta, 6-8, 2-6, 4-6. The following year
, Carpenter lost to eventual quarter-finalist Donald Dell
5-7, 0-6, 4-6. In 1962
, he lost to Bodo Nitsche comprehensively 3-6, 1-6, 1-6.
, the later for the first time. At Wimbledon
, he won his first match at a major event, reaching the second round. Qualifying for the main draw, Carpenter beat Mexican Angel Ochoa in straight sets 7-5, 6-4, 6-1. In the second round he faced Japanese Osamu Ishiguro. Carpenter leveled the match at a set apiece before dropping the next two, the last 15-17, to lose. At the U.S. Nationals
, Carpenter fell again in the first round, and again to a German player, Peter Scholl, 6-8, 8-10, 3-6.
, Wimbledon, and Forest Hills. At Roland Garros, he beat Briton Billy Knight, possibly by default, in the first round, while in the second, Carpenter lost in four sets to Jean-Claude Barclay. At Wimbledon
, Carpenter, for the second time in a row, reached the second round as well. He defeated lucky loser Briton Geoff Bluett in straight sets before falling to eventual quarter-finalist Christian Kuhnke 3-6, 2-6, 1-6. Then at the U.S. Championships
, Carpenter reached the third round of a major tournament for the first time. He swept aside David Sandlerlin 8-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round and then beat Dutchman Evert Schneider in five sets. Carpenter then fell, however, to American Raymond Senkowski 3-6, 5-7, 3-6.
. Not competing in the main draw of the French, Carpenter first however reached the second round at Wimbledon
for the third straight year. Carpenter eliminated qualifier Pat Cramer
in the first round in four sets before succumbing to Inge Buding 7-9, 2-6, 4-6. At Forest Hills
, Carpenter began his run by beating Eugene Cantin 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. He got through his second round match too without dropping a set, a win over Leif Beck 6-2, 6-3, 6-0. Carpenter was pushed to the limit, however, by John Powless
, prevailing 3-6, 6-4, 15-17, 6-3, 11-9. In the fourth round, he went down in straight sets, however, to Charlie Pasarell
, 3-6, 3-6, 3-6.
, he lost in the first round, to Georges Goven
1-6, 1-6, 2-6. At Wimbledon, Carpenter defeated veteran Floridian Gardnar Mulloy
6-3, 9-7, 9-7, before falling to South African Keith Diepraam 13-11, 8-10, 1-6, 0-6. At the U.S. Nationals
, he came from 2 sets down to defeat Bailey Brown in round one. He lost in the second round in straight sets, however, to Frenchman Daniel Contet
.
3-6, 3-6, 2-6, while at the U.S. Championships, Carpenter lost to Marty Riessen
4-6, 3-6, 2-6.
Senior Circuit high ranking is No. 167, achieved on November 10, 2006. Carpenter won the men's 65 and over Canadian national championship in singles in 2006. In 2007 and 2008, however, he was not listed in the Canadian rankings.
, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science
degree. Born in Birmingham, England, he resides or has resided in King City, Ontario
.
Carpenter and fellow former Canadian Davis Cupper Harry Fauquier have since 1974 operated a tennis court assessory company, Tennex Systems, Inc.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
's top men's tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
players during 1960s.
Overview
Carpenter's best result was winning the Canadian Open Mens Doubles Championship in 1966 along side his older brother, Michael CarpenterMichael Carpenter (tennis, born 1936)
Michael Arthur Carpenter is a former Canadian tennis player.Carpenter won the Canadian Open 1966 doubles title playing along side his younger brother, and more accomplished player, Keith....
. It was their first and only Grand Slam Event win for both brother's careers and a proud moment in Canadian tennis history. Fourth round in singles of the 1965 U.S. Nationals
1965 U.S. National Championships - Men's Singles
Manuel Santana defeated Cliff Drysdale 6–2 7–9 7–5 6–1 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1965 U.S. National Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
. The year before he also reached the third round. Carpenter reached the second round at Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon , is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three Majors...
every year from 1963, his first appearance in the main draw, which he reached through qualifying, through 1966. In 1964 he also reached the second round at Roland Garros
1964 French Championships - Men's Singles
Manuel Santana defeated Nicola Pietrangeli 6-3 6-1 4-6 7-5 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1964 French Championships.See also:-Seeds:...
, his only time in three appearances in the main draw.
In doubles, Carpenter competed in the main draw of a grand slam event twice. At the 1968 Wimbledon Championships
1968 Wimbledon Championships
List of the 1968 Wimbledon Champions. This tournament marked the dawn of a new era for Wimbledon, as it became the second Grand Slam to allow professionals to compete. Champions Laver and King had already won Wimbledon twice before in the amateur era...
, he and partner Berry Geraghty lost in the opening round. The following year, he and partner, compatriot John Sharpe, reached the second round, where they lost in straight sets to the formidable tandem of Roy Emerson
Roy Emerson
Roy Stanley Emerson is an Australian former tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 16 Grand Slam men's doubles titles. He is the only male player to have won singles and doubles titles at all four Grand Slam tournaments. His 28 Grand Slam titles are an all-time record for a male...
and Rod Laver
Rod Laver
Rodney George "Rod" Laver MBE is an Australian former tennis player who holds the record for titles won in career, and was the World No. 1 player for seven consecutive years, from 1964 to 1970...
.
In Davis Cup, Carpenter competed for Canada
Canada Davis Cup team
The Canada Davis Cup team represents Canada in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by Tennis Canada.Canada currently competes in the Americas Zone of Group I. The team's best result came in its first appearance in 1913 when it reached the World Group final, losing to the United States 0–3...
each year from 1963 through 1968. His overall record was 1 win, 4 losses in singles, and 1 win, 6 losses in doubles, in a total of 7 ties. Canada lost all but one of these match-ups, their only victory coming over Finland
Finland Davis Cup team
The Finland Davis Cup team represents Finland in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Suomen Tennisliitto.Finland currently compete in the Europe/Africa Zone of Group I. They have reached the World Group Play-offs three times. In 1999, they came within one set of...
in the first round of Europe Group in 1966. In the following round that year they lost to France
France Davis Cup team
The France Davis Cup team represents France in Davis Cup tennis competition, and is governed by the Fédération Française de Tennis.France is the third most successful nation, with 9 wins...
5-0 at Roland Garros.
Carpenter was inducted into the Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame in 1996
1960 — 1962
Carpenter competed in singles in the main draw of three U.S. National Championships over 3 consecutive years before contesting any other majors, losing in the first round each time. As a 19 years old, he lost in the U.S. Nationals1960 U.S. National Championships - Men's Singles
Neale Fraser defeated Rod Laver 6–4 6–4 10–8 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1960 U.S. National Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
to Eduardo Zuleta, 6-8, 2-6, 4-6. The following year
1961 U.S. National Championships - Men's Singles
Roy Emerson defeated Rod Laver 7–5 6–3 6–2 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1961 U.S. National Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
, Carpenter lost to eventual quarter-finalist Donald Dell
Donald Dell
Donald Dell is an attorney and was a professional tennis player, U.S. Davis Cup captain, and administrator. Dell was one of the first professional sports agents, having represented professional tennis players Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, Jimmy Connors, and Ivan Lendl during pro tennis' golden age...
5-7, 0-6, 4-6. In 1962
1962 U.S. National Championships - Men's Singles
Rod Laver defeated Roy Emerson 6–2 6–4 5–7 6–4 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1962 U.S. National Championships.-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
, he lost to Bodo Nitsche comprehensively 3-6, 1-6, 1-6.
1963
Carpenter played both the U.S. Championship and WimbledonThe Championships, Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon , is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three Majors...
, the later for the first time. At Wimbledon
1963 Wimbledon Championships - Men's Singles
Chuck McKinley defeated Fred Stolle 9–7 6–1 6–4 in the final to win the Gentlemen's Singles title at the 1963 Wimbledon Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
, he won his first match at a major event, reaching the second round. Qualifying for the main draw, Carpenter beat Mexican Angel Ochoa in straight sets 7-5, 6-4, 6-1. In the second round he faced Japanese Osamu Ishiguro. Carpenter leveled the match at a set apiece before dropping the next two, the last 15-17, to lose. At the U.S. Nationals
1963 U.S. National Championships - Men's Singles
Rafael Osuna defeated Frank Froehling 7–5 6–4 6–2 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1963 U.S. National Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
, Carpenter fell again in the first round, and again to a German player, Peter Scholl, 6-8, 8-10, 3-6.
1964
Carpenter had his best year in majors, making it past the first round of all three he participated in, the French Championships1964 French Championships - Men's Singles
Manuel Santana defeated Nicola Pietrangeli 6-3 6-1 4-6 7-5 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1964 French Championships.See also:-Seeds:...
, Wimbledon, and Forest Hills. At Roland Garros, he beat Briton Billy Knight, possibly by default, in the first round, while in the second, Carpenter lost in four sets to Jean-Claude Barclay. At Wimbledon
1964 Wimbledon Championships - Men's Singles
Roy Emerson defeated Fred Stolle 6–4 12–10 4–6 6–3 in the final to win the Gentlemen's Singles title at the 1964 Wimbledon Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
, Carpenter, for the second time in a row, reached the second round as well. He defeated lucky loser Briton Geoff Bluett in straight sets before falling to eventual quarter-finalist Christian Kuhnke 3-6, 2-6, 1-6. Then at the U.S. Championships
1964 U.S. National Championships - Men's Singles
Roy Emerson defeated Fred Stolle 6–4 6–1 6–4 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1964 U.S. National Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
, Carpenter reached the third round of a major tournament for the first time. He swept aside David Sandlerlin 8-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round and then beat Dutchman Evert Schneider in five sets. Carpenter then fell, however, to American Raymond Senkowski 3-6, 5-7, 3-6.
1965
Carpenter earned his best result in a major in reaching the fourth round of the 1965 U.S. National Championships1965 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
List of Champions of the 1965 U.S. National Championships :-Men's Singles: Manuel Santana defeated Cliff Drysdale 6-2 7-9 7-5 6-1-Women's Singles: Margaret Court defeated Billie Jean King 8-6, 7-5...
. Not competing in the main draw of the French, Carpenter first however reached the second round at Wimbledon
1965 Wimbledon Championships - Men's Singles
Roy Emerson defeated Fred Stolle 6–2 6–4 6–4 in the final to win the Gentlemen's Singles title at the 1965 Wimbledon Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
for the third straight year. Carpenter eliminated qualifier Pat Cramer
Pat Cramer
Pat Cramer , is a former professional tennis player from South Africa. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 3 doubles titles.-Doubles titles :...
in the first round in four sets before succumbing to Inge Buding 7-9, 2-6, 4-6. At Forest Hills
1965 U.S. National Championships - Men's Singles
Manuel Santana defeated Cliff Drysdale 6–2 7–9 7–5 6–1 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1965 U.S. National Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
, Carpenter began his run by beating Eugene Cantin 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. He got through his second round match too without dropping a set, a win over Leif Beck 6-2, 6-3, 6-0. Carpenter was pushed to the limit, however, by John Powless
John Powless
John D. Powless is a retired American basketball and tennis coach at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a current player on the international senior tennis circuit.-Background:...
, prevailing 3-6, 6-4, 15-17, 6-3, 11-9. In the fourth round, he went down in straight sets, however, to Charlie Pasarell
Charlie Pasarell
Charlie Pasarell, Jr. is a former Puerto Rican tennis player and commentator...
, 3-6, 3-6, 3-6.
1966
Carpenter competed in The Canadian Mens Doubles Championships in 1966 (Vancouver Lawn Tennis Club) along side his brother, Michael Carpenter. As a final result, Michael and Keith Carpenter won the doubles title that summer. As two years earlier, Carpenter competed in the main draws at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and Forrest Hills, but with less success in terms of results. At the French Championships1966 French Championships - Men's Singles
Tony Roche defeated István Gulyás 6-1 6-4 7-5 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1966 French Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below. Tony Roche is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated....
, he lost in the first round, to Georges Goven
Georges Goven
Georges Goven is a retired tennis player from France.Goven won the French Championships junior title in 1964, 1965, and 1966, and the Australian Championships juniors in 1964....
1-6, 1-6, 2-6. At Wimbledon, Carpenter defeated veteran Floridian Gardnar Mulloy
Gardnar Mulloy
Gardnar Putnam Mulloy is a tennis player primarily known for playing in doubles matches with partner Billy Talbert. When he was the Tennis Coach of the University of Miami, he recruited Pancho Segura for the tennis team. Pancho won three straight NCAA Singles Titles in 1943, 1944, and 1945,...
6-3, 9-7, 9-7, before falling to South African Keith Diepraam 13-11, 8-10, 1-6, 0-6. At the U.S. Nationals
1966 U.S. National Championships - Men's Singles
Fred Stolle defeated John Newcombe 4–6 12–10 6–3 6–4 in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the 1966 U.S. National Championships.See also:-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below...
, he came from 2 sets down to defeat Bailey Brown in round one. He lost in the second round in straight sets, however, to Frenchman Daniel Contet
Daniel Contet
Daniel Contet is a former French international tennis player. He competed in the Davis Cup a number of times, from 1961 to 1969.- References :...
.
1967
Carpenter in the first round of the main draw at each the French, Wimbledon, and U.S. Championships in Canada's centinennel year. In the Roland Garros main draw for the last time as it turned out, Carpenter fell to Pole Wieslaw Gasiorek 8-6, 3-6, 3-6, 3-6. At Wimbledon, he went down to No. 2 seed Roy EmersonRoy Emerson
Roy Stanley Emerson is an Australian former tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 16 Grand Slam men's doubles titles. He is the only male player to have won singles and doubles titles at all four Grand Slam tournaments. His 28 Grand Slam titles are an all-time record for a male...
3-6, 3-6, 2-6, while at the U.S. Championships, Carpenter lost to Marty Riessen
Marty Riessen
Marty Riessen played amateur and professional tennis in the 1960s and 1970s. He was ranked as high as No. 11 in the world in singles on the ATP Rankings...
4-6, 3-6, 2-6.
Senior circuit tennis
Carpenter has stayed active as a player in masters or senior circuit tennis. His ITFInternational Tennis Federation
The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913...
Senior Circuit high ranking is No. 167, achieved on November 10, 2006. Carpenter won the men's 65 and over Canadian national championship in singles in 2006. In 2007 and 2008, however, he was not listed in the Canadian rankings.
Personal life
Carpenter attended Concordia UniversityConcordia University
Concordia University is a comprehensive Canadian public university located in Montreal, Quebec, one of the two universities in the city where English is the primary language of instruction...
, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree. Born in Birmingham, England, he resides or has resided in King City, Ontario
King City, Ontario
King City is an affluent, unincorporated village in King Township, Ontario, Canada, located just north of Toronto. It is the largest community in King Township, with 1,629 dwellings and a population of 4,902.-History:...
.
Carpenter and fellow former Canadian Davis Cupper Harry Fauquier have since 1974 operated a tennis court assessory company, Tennex Systems, Inc.