Age, Biography and Wiki
Sam Giammalva (Sam Giammalva Sr.) was born on 1 August, 1934 in Houston, Texas, is an American tennis player. Discover Sam Giammalva's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
| Popular As |
Sam Giammalva Sr. |
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N/A |
| Age |
89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
1 August 1934 |
| Birthday |
1 August |
| Birthplace |
Houston, Texas |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 89 years old group.
Sam Giammalva Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, Sam Giammalva height is 5ft 11in .
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5ft 11in |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Sam Giammalva Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sam Giammalva worth at the age of 89 years old? Sam Giammalva’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Sam Giammalva's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Sam Giammalva Social Network
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Timeline
Sam Giammalva Sr. (born August 1, 1934), is an American former professional tennis player in the mid-20th century.
He also reached the singles final in 1954 and doubles finals in 1952 and 1958.
Giammalva also reached the NCAA doubles final in 1955.
Giammalva won the Eastern Grasscourt Championships in 1955, defeating Seixas, Nielsen, and Shea to win the title.
Giammalva also reached four finals at the Cincinnati Masters: two singles finals and two doubles finals.
Giammalva's best grand slam singles result was reaching the quarter-finals of the 1955 U.S. National Championships, where he lost to No. 4 seed Lew Hoad in four sets.
Giammalva played for the United States Davis Cup team, earning a 7–3 record in match play between 1956 and 1958.
He won three straight Southwest Conference singles titles from 1956-1958.
He was on the victorious U.S. teams of 1957 and 1958.
It was Michigan’s MacKay who beat Giammalva, of the University of Texas at Austin, in the final of the 1957 NCAA Championship in five sets.
In 1958, he teamed up with Barry MacKay to reach the doubles final at the U.S. Nationals.
Sam Giammalva started as tennis professional in 1959 on The Jack Kramer Championships, playing in the Forest Hills Professional Tournament of Champions that year.
He won the 1959 Southern U.S. Pro Grasscourt title beating Budge and Riggs.
Giammalva went on to coach at Rice University for 14 years from 1959 to 1972, leading the Owls to 10 Southwest Conference titles and second-place NCAA tournament finishes in 1968 and 1970.
Giammalva’s sons, Tony Giammalva and Sammy Giammalva, Jr., were also tennis players.
Sam Jr. won two singles titles and four doubles titles on the ATP Tour, and was ranked as high as world no. 28 in singles and no. 22 in doubles during his career.
He played the US Pro Championships in 1960, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967.
Elder son Tony won 4 doubles titles and reached a career high singles ranking of 70 in 1981.
