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Broderick Dyke is a former professional tennis

Tennis

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player from Australia.

Dyke enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 8 doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 14 times. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 23 in 1990.

Doubles titles (8)

No.	Date	Tournament	Surface	Partnering	Opponent in the final	Score
1.	1984	Melbourne Indoor Melbourne Indoor The Melbourne Indoor was a men's tennis tournament played in Melbourne, Australia from 1980-1985. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and was held on indoor carpet courts.-Men's singles:-Doubles:... , Australia	Carpet	Wally Masur Wally Masur Wally Masur is a tennis coach, television commentator, and former professional tennis player from Sydney, Australia....	John McCurdy Peter Johnston	6–2, 6–3
2.	1984	Adelaide Brisbane International The Brisbane International is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP World Tour 250 series of the Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour and of the WTA Premier tournaments of the Women's Tennis Association Tour... , Australia	Grass	Wally Masur	Peter Doohan Peter Doohan Peter Doohan is a former tennis player from Australia, who won one singles title and five doubles titles during his career. The right-hander reached his highest singles ATP-ranking on 3 August 1987, when he became the number 43 of the world... Brian Levine Brian Levine Brian Levine , is a former South African tennis player. Levine won 2 doubles titles during his professional career...	4–6, 7–5, 6–1
3.	1984	Melbourne Outdoor Melbourne Outdoor The Melbourne Outdoor was a men's tennis tournament played in Melbourne, Australia from 1982, 1984 and 1985. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and was held on outdoor grass courts.-Men's singles:-Doubles:... , Australia	Grass	Wally Masur	Mike Bauer Mike Bauer Mike Bauer is a retired American tour professional tennis player. Bauer won three singles and nine top-tier doubles titles during his career. He reached a career high singles ranking of World No. 29 in November 1984.... Scott McCain	7–6, 3–6, 7–6
4.	1986	Auckland, New Zealand	Hard	Wally Masur	Karl Richter Rick Rudeen	6–3, 6–4
5.	1987	Tokyo Indoor ATP Tokyo Indoor The Tokyo Indoor was a men's tennis tournament played in Tokyo, Japan. It was one of the most prestigious in terms of prize money available. The event was played as part of the Grand Prix Tennis Tour from 1978 to 1989 and part of the Grand Prix Championship Series, the precursors to the Masters... , Japan	Carpet	Tom Nijssen Tom Nijssen Tom Nijssen is a former professional tennis player from the Netherlands.A doubles specialist, he won two Grand Slam mixed doubles titles with Manon Bollegraf, the French Open in 1989 and the U.S. Open in 1991. They were runner-up at the Wimbledon mixed doubles tournament in 1993. In 1992 Nijssen...	Sammy Giammalva Jr. Jim Grabb Jim Grabb Jim Grabb is a 6' 4" former professional tennis player.Grabb was twice ranked the World No. 1 doubles player, in 1989 and in 1993. A right-handed serve-and-volleyer, Grabb's best singles ranking was World No. 24, a ranking he achieved in February 1990.-College:Grabb is Jewish, and was born in...	6–3, 6–2
6.	1988	Lyon Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon The Open Sud de France is a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP World Tour 250 series of the ATP Tour. It was held annually at the Palais des Sports de Gerland in Lyon, France, in October, from 1987 through to 2009, before being relocated to... , France	Carpet	Brad Drewett Brad Drewett Brad Drewett is a retired tennis player from Australia.Drewett won the Australian Open Junior Boys title in 1975 and 1977. During his professional career, he won two singles and seven doubles titles and reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open singles in 1976. He also achieved a high...	Michael Mortensen Michael Mortensen Michael Mortensen , is a former professional tennis player from Denmark.Mortensen achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 34 in 1988 and a career-high singles ranking of World No. 301 in 1984... Blaine Willenborg Blaine Willenborg Blaine Willenborg , is a former professional tennis player from the United States.Willenborg enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 7 doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 9 times. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 13...	3–6, 6–3, 6–4
7.	1989	Schenectady ATP Schenectady The OTB Open is a defunct WTA Tour, Grand Prix and ATP Tour affiliated tennis tournament played from 1985 to 1994. It was held in Schenectady, New York and played on outdoor hard courts.-Men's Singles:-Women's Singles:-Men's Doubles:-Women's Doubles:... , U.S.	Hard	Scott Davis	Brad Pearce Brad Pearce ----Brad Pearce is a former tennis player from the United States, who turned professional in 1986. He won four doubles titles during his career. The right-hander reached his highest singles ATP ranking on October 8, 1990, when he became the World No... Byron Talbot Byron Talbot Byron Talbot , is a former professional tennis player from South Africa. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won seven doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional six times...	2–6, 6–4, 6–4
8.	1990	Sydney Indoor ATP Sydney Indoor The Australian Indoor Tennis Championship, or Sydney Indoor for short, was a professional men's tennis tournament was played in Sydney, Australia. The event was played under various names as part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit from 1973 through 1989 and as part of the ATP Tour from 1990 through... , Australia	Hard (i)	Peter Lundgren Peter Lundgren Peter Lundgren in Gudmundrå, Sweden) is a former professional male tennis player and tennis coach from Sweden. He preferred playing indoors, hardcourt and on grass to clay.-Playing career:...	Stefan Edberg Stefan Edberg Stefan Bengt Edberg is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player from Sweden. A major proponent of the serve-and-volley style of tennis, he won six Grand Slam singles titles and three Grand Slam men's doubles titles. He also won one season ending championship title the Masters Grand Prix... Ivan Lendl Ivan Lendl Ivan Lendl is a former world no. 1 professional tennis player. Originally from Czechoslovakia, Lendl became a United States citizen. He was one of the game's most dominant players in the 1980s and remained a top competitor into the early 1990s. He is considered to be one of the greatest tennis...	6–2, 6–4

Runner-ups (14)

No.	Date	Tournament	Surface	Partnering	Opponent in the final	Score
1.	1982	Adelaide Brisbane International The Brisbane International is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP World Tour 250 series of the Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour and of the WTA Premier tournaments of the Women's Tennis Association Tour... , Australia	Grass	Wayne Hampson	Pat Cash Pat Cash Patrick Hart "Pat" Cash is a retired Australian professional tennis player who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1987.-Early career:... Chris Johnstone	3–6, 7–6, 6–7
2.	1982	Melbourne Outdoor Melbourne Outdoor The Melbourne Outdoor was a men's tennis tournament played in Melbourne, Australia from 1982, 1984 and 1985. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and was held on outdoor grass courts.-Men's singles:-Doubles:... , Australia	Grass	Wayne Hampson	Eddie Edwards Eddie Edwards (tennis) Eddie Edwards is a retired professional tour tennis player.The right-handed Edwards was a tour regular from the mid 1970s to the end of 1987. He played in singles a total of 112 grand prix and 24 grand slam tournaments... Jonathan Smith Jonathan Smith (tennis) Jonathan Smith is a former professional tennis player. He was born in Exeter, England.Smith enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 2 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 98 in 1983.-Doubles titles :-Runner-ups...	6–7, 3–6
3.	1983	Sydney Outdoor, Australia	Grass	Rod Frawley Rod Frawley Rod Frawley is a former tennis player from Australia, who won one singles title and five doubles titles during his professional career...	Mike Bauer Mike Bauer Mike Bauer is a retired American tour professional tennis player. Bauer won three singles and nine top-tier doubles titles during his career. He reached a career high singles ranking of World No. 29 in November 1984.... Pat Cash Pat Cash Patrick Hart "Pat" Cash is a retired Australian professional tennis player who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1987.-Early career:...	6–7, 4–6
4.	1983	Adelaide Brisbane International The Brisbane International is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP World Tour 250 series of the Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour and of the WTA Premier tournaments of the Women's Tennis Association Tour... , Australia	Grass	Rod Frawley	Craig Miller Eric Sherbeck	3–6, 6–4, 4–6
5.	1984	Hilversum, Netherlands	Clay	Michael Fancutt Michael Fancutt Michael Fancutt , is a former professional tennis player and coach from Australia. From 1998-2004 he coached the University of Tennessee Volunteers tennis team....	Anders Järryd Anders Järryd Anders Per Järryd is a former professional tennis player from Sweden. During his career he won eight Grand Slam doubles titles , reached the World No. 1 doubles ranking, and achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 5.Järryd was born in Lidköping, Västra Götaland... Tomáš Šmíd Tomáš Šmíd Tomáš Šmíd is a former tennis player from Czechoslovakia, who won nine singles titles during his career. In doubles, he won fifty-four titles and was the world's highest-ranking doubles player from December 17, 1984, to August 11, 1985. The right-hander reached his highest singles ATP ranking on...	4–6, 7–5, 6–7
6.	1984	Brisbane GWA Mazda Tennis Classic The GWA Mazda Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament played in Brisbane, Australia from 1983-1985. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and was held on indoor carpet.-Men's singles:-Doubles:-References:***... , Australia	Carpet	Wally Masur Wally Masur Wally Masur is a tennis coach, television commentator, and former professional tennis player from Sydney, Australia....	Francisco González Matt Mitchell Matt Mitchell Matt Mitchell born March 16, 1957 is a former American professional tennis player who played from 1979-1987.Mitchell who was born in Berkeley, California. As a junior, he was the number one player in his age group in Northern California every second year from the 10s through the 16s...	7–6, 2–6, 5–7
7.	1985	Auckland, New Zealand	Hard	Wally Masur	John Fitzgerald Chris Lewis	6–7, 2–6
8.	1985	Milan, Italy	Carpet	Wally Masur	Heinz Gunthardt Heinz Günthardt Heinz Peter Günthardt is a former tennis player from Switzerland, who won five singles titles during his professional career, including the Rotterdam WCT in 1980.... Anders Järryd Anders Järryd Anders Per Järryd is a former professional tennis player from Sweden. During his career he won eight Grand Slam doubles titles , reached the World No. 1 doubles ranking, and achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 5.Järryd was born in Lidköping, Västra Götaland...	2–6, 1–6
9.	1985	Sydney Outdoor, Australia	Grass	Wally Masur	David Dowlen David Dowlen David Dowlen , is a former professional tennis player from the United States.Dowlen enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 4 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 30 in 1984.-Titles :-Runner-ups :-External links:... Nduka Odizor Nduka Odizor Nduka Odizor is a former tennis player from Nigeria, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he was defeated in the first round by American lucky loser Robert Seguso. The right-hander won one career title in singles and seven doubles titles...	4–6, 6–7
10.	1986	Munich BMW Open The BMW Open is a tennis tournament held in Munich, Germany. Held since 1900, the tournament is played on outdoor clay courts and is a part of the ATP Tour schedule.-History:... , Germany	Clay	Wally Masur	Sergio Casal Sergio Casal Sergio Casal Martínez is a former professional tennis player from Spain. During his career, he won three Grand Slam doubles titles, as well as the men's doubles Silver Medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.... Emilio Sánchez Emilio Sánchez Emilio Ángel Sánchez Vicario is a former professional tennis player from Spain. He won three Grand Slam doubles titles and the men's doubles silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games...	3–6, 6–4, 4–6
11.	1987	Brisbane Queensland Open The Queensland Open was a men's tennis tournament played in Brisbane, Australia from 1987-1992. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and was played on indoor hard courts.-Men's singles:-Doubles:-References:**... , Australia	Hard (i)	Wally Masur	Matt Anger Matt Anger Matt Anger is a former tennis player from the United States, who won one singles and two doubles titles during his career.... Kelly Evernden Kelly Evernden Kelly Graeme Evernden is a former professional tennis player from New Zealand.Evernden turned professional in 1985 and won his first tour doubles title in 1986 at Cologne. His first top-level singles title came in 1987 at Bristol...	6–7, 2–6
12.	1988	Wellington Wellington Classic The Wellington Classic is a defunct WTA Tour affiliated tennis tournament played from 1988 to 1992... , New Zealand	Hard	Glenn Michibata Glenn Michibata Glenn Michibata is a former professional tennis player and current head coach of the Princeton University Tigers collegiate tennis team.-As a pro singles player:...	Dan Goldie Dan Goldie Dan Goldie is a former tennis player from the United States who won two singles and two doubles titles. The right-hander and 1989 Wimbledon quarterfinalist reached his highest Association of Tennis Professionals singles ranking on April 17, 1989, when he became World No. 27.In 2011, Mr... Rick Leach Rick Leach ----Rick Leach is a former professional tennis player and a coach from the United States. A doubles specialist, he won 5 Grand Slam men's doubles titles , and 4 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles . Leach reached the World No...	2–6, 3–6
13.	1989	Brisbane Queensland Open The Queensland Open was a men's tennis tournament played in Brisbane, Australia from 1987-1992. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and was played on indoor hard courts.-Men's singles:-Doubles:-References:**... , Australia	Hard	Simon Youl Simon Youl Simon John Arthur Youl is a former professional tennis player from Australia.Youl turned professional in 1982. During his career he won two top-level singles titles , and two tour doubles titles...	Darren Cahill Darren Cahill Darren Cahill is a tennis coach and former professional tennis player from Australia.Nicknamed "Killer", Cahill turned professional in 1984... Mark Kratzmann Mark Kratzmann Mark Edward Kratzmann is a former Australian professional tennis player.As the world's #1 ranked junior player in 1984, he won the Boys Australian, the Boys Wimbeldon and the Boys US Open...	4–6, 7–5, 0–6
14.	1990	Toronto Canada Masters The Canada Masters , currently sponsored as the Rogers Cup, is an annual tennis tournament held in Canada. The men's competition is a Masters 1000 event on the Association of Tennis Professionals tour. The women's competition is a Premier 5 tournament on the Women's Tennis Association tour... , Canada	Hard	Peter Lundgren Peter Lundgren Peter Lundgren in Gudmundrå, Sweden) is a former professional male tennis player and tennis coach from Sweden. He preferred playing indoors, hardcourt and on grass to clay.-Playing career:...	Paul Annacone Paul Annacone Paul Annacone is a former touring professional tennis player and current well-known tennis coach.-As a college player:... David Wheaton David Wheaton David Wheaton is a former professional tennis player from the United States.Born in Minneapolis, Wheaton played in his first tournament at age eight, and won the Minnesota State High School tennis title in 1984, as a ninth grader. In 1987, he won the US Open junior title and was ranked the No. 1...	1–6, 6–7

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