Saeed Meer
Encyclopedia
Saeed Meer, the former Pakistan No. 2, had a successful Davis Cup
career, with a 26–14 win–loss record.
In 1973, he made it to the second round at Newport
, United Kingdom
he also went on to play at Seattle and Fort Worth in the US. The following year, he played at Louisville
, USA. In 1976, Saeed Meer played at Tehran
. His final ATP tournament was at Perth
, Australia
, in 1980, being knocked out in the first round.
He currently coaches at the Beach View Club, Sea View in Karachi, Pakistan.
Davis Cup
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation and is contested between teams of players from competing countries in a knock-out format. The competition began in 1900 as a challenge between Britain and the United States. By...
career, with a 26–14 win–loss record.
In 1973, he made it to the second round at Newport
Newport
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, United Kingdom
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he also went on to play at Seattle and Fort Worth in the US. The following year, he played at Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
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, USA. In 1976, Saeed Meer played at Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
. His final ATP tournament was at Perth
Perth, Western Australia
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, Australia
Australia
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, in 1980, being knocked out in the first round.
Grand slams
In 1974, he made it to the second round of the Wimbledon singles. Meer, also twice made it to the first round doubles of the US Open, once at the Australian Open, the French Open and Wimbledon. In the mixed doubles, he made it to the second round of the US Open and second round of Wimbledon.He currently coaches at the Beach View Club, Sea View in Karachi, Pakistan.