David Adams (tennis)
David Adams (born 5 January 1970, in Durban, South Africa) is a former professional tennis player from South Africa. He turned pro in 1989. During his career he won 19 doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 33 times, including at the French Open in 1992. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 9 in 1994.
Adams participated in six Davis Cup ties for South Africa between 1997 and 2003, posting a 4–2 record, all in doubles.
Adams won two Grand Slam Tiles in Mixed Doubles, both with fellow South African Mariann de Swart, taking the Australian Open Mixed Doubles in 1999 and then the French Open Mixed Doubles in 2000.
Read more about David Adams (tennis): Doubles Titles (19), Doubles Performance Timeline
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