Michael Hickey (tennis)
| Full name | Michael P. Hickey |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Ireland |
| Plays | Right–handed |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1969) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1969) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1969) |
Michael P. Hickey is an Irish former tennis player.
A native of Limerick, Hickey was an Ireland number one at various times during his career and had a stint playing on the professional tour, which he joined in the late 1960s.[1] He was a regular member of the Ireland Davis Cup team through the 1960s and 1970s, setting a national record with appearances in 19 ties.[2] His Davis Cup career included a loss to Björn Borg at Fitzwilliam in Dublin in 1978.[3] He was a three–time County Dublin singles champion.[4]
Hickey also served as non–playing captain of Ireland in the Davis Cup and was a coach of Sean Sorensen.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Hickey May Be Number One". Irish Independent. 22 April 1969.
- ^ "Great Success of Munster Venue". Irish Independent. 13 May 1969.
- ^ "Sports briefs". The Greensboro Record. 18 March 1978.
- ^ "Roll of Honour 1887 – 1979". Carrickmines Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club - County Dublin Championships – Roll of Honour.
- ^ Diallo, Raf (18 September 2023). "When Ireland dined at tennis top table and met McEnroe". RTÉ.