Neville Godwin
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Neville Godwin is a former tennis player from South Africa.
Godwin turned professional in 1994. The right-hander won one singles title (2001 Newport
) in his career, and reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on March 31, 1997, when he became World number 90.
His highest world ranking for doubles was 57.
At the 1996 Wimbledon tournament
Godwin had his best finish at a Grand Slam, when he reached the fourth round as a qualifier.
He finished his career in 2003.
He now lives in his hometown of Johannesburg with his wife and two sons, and is coaching performance players.
Godwin turned professional in 1994. The right-hander won one singles title (2001 Newport
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) in his career, and reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on March 31, 1997, when he became World number 90.
His highest world ranking for doubles was 57.
At the 1996 Wimbledon tournament
1996 Wimbledon Championships - Men's Singles
Pete Sampras was the three-time defending champion, but he was upset in the quarterfinals by 17th seed Richard Krajicek. This would be Sampras' only loss at Wimbledon between 1993 and 2000....
Godwin had his best finish at a Grand Slam, when he reached the fourth round as a qualifier.
He finished his career in 2003.
He now lives in his hometown of Johannesburg with his wife and two sons, and is coaching performance players.