| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | (1968-03-09) March 9, 1968 (age 56) 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.
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. 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.
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.
Personal life
Failla married tennis player Katrina Crawford and they have four children. Their eldest daughter, Jessica, currently competes on the professional tour.
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 (October 30, 1987). "Failla's Geography Lesson Tough to Pass". Los Angeles Times.
- Naiman, Joe (July 25, 2019). "Tennis youth camp benefits Bulldog program". Ramona Sentinel.
- Evans, Jim. "Sometimes it's More Than Just About Tennis". Ramona Journal.
- Bonk, Thomas (January 9, 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.
External links
- Greg Failla at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Greg Failla at the International Tennis Federation