| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | March 9, 1968 Seattle, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Prize money | $34,837 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 249 (May 20, 1991) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (1991, 1992) |
| French Open | Q? (1991) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1991) |
| US Open | Q? (1991) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 339 (Dec 10, 1990) |
Greg Failla (born March 9, 1968) is an American former professional tennis player.[1]
A native of Kirkland, Washington, Failla moved to San Diego when he was a teenager and as a student at Ramona High School was the 1985 CIF boys' singles champion.[2] He was a two-time All-American for Cal State-Long Beach (1987 & 1988) and during this time broke into the top 10 of the national collegiate rankings. In 1989 he transferred to The University of Southern California for his senior year.[3]
Failla had a best singles world ranking of 249 on the professional tour and appeared in the qualifying draw for all four grand slam tournaments. His best performance on the Grand Prix/ATP circuits came at Indianapolis in 1988, where he beat Marty Davis to make second round.[4]
Personal life
Failla married tennis player Katrina Crawford and they have four children. Their eldest daughter, Jessica, currently competes on the professional tour.[5]
ATP Challenger finals
Doubles: 1 (0–1)
| Result | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Sep 1990 | Bogotá, Colombia | Clay |  Carlos Claverie |
 Mauricio Hadad Mario Rincón |
6–7, 6–7 |
References
- ↑ Dillman, Lisa (30 October 1987). "Failla's Geography Lesson Tough to Pass". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Naiman, Joe (25 July 2019). "Tennis youth camp benefits Bulldog program". Ramona Sentinel.
- ↑ Evans, Jim. "Sometimes it's More Than Just About Tennis". Ramona Journal.
- ↑ Bonk, Thomas (9 January 1989). "Good Returns Net USC's Failla Another Title". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Dheensaw, Cleve (June 19, 2016). "Family support key to Jessica Failla's success". Victoria Times Colonist.