Jon Leach
| Full name | Jonathan Leach |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |
 United States |
| Born | April 18, 1973 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–6 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 229 (August 5, 1996) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| US Open | 2R (1995) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1996) |
Jonathan "Jon" Leach (born April 18, 1973) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He is the husband of Lindsay Davenport.
Biography
Professional career
Leach, an All-American player at USC, made his Grand Slam debut at the 1991 US Open when he partnered David Witt in the men's doubles.[1] He competed in the doubles at Indian Wells in 1992 with Brian MacPhie and before exiting in the second round they defeated a seeded pairing of Luke Jensen and Laurie Warder. A doubles specialist, his only singles appearance came at Indian Wells in 1994.[2] With Brett Hansen-Dent as his partner, Leach made the second round of the 1995 US Open, with a win over Dutch players Richard Krajicek and Jan Siemerink. At the 1996 US Open, his third and final appearance at the tournament, Leach partnered with his brother Rick. He also played in the mixed doubles, with Amy Frazier. His only doubles title on the ATP Challenger Tour came at Weiden, Germany in 1996.
Personal life
The son of USC tennis coach Dick Leach, he was brought up in California and went to Laguna Beach High School.[3] Leach married tennis player Lindsay Davenport in Hawaii on April 25, 2003. Their first child, a son named Jagger, was born in 2007.[4] They have had a further three children, all daughters.[5] An investment banker, Leach is also involved in coaching and worked with young American player Madison Keys in the 2015 season.[6][7] His elder brother, Rick Leach, was also a professional tennis player, who won five Grand Slam titles and reached number one in the world for doubles.[6]
Challenger titles
Doubles: (1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1996 | Weiden, Germany | Clay |  Mosé Navarra |
 Ģirts Dzelde Tomas Nydahl |
7–6, 7–5 |
References
- ↑ Horrow, Ellen J. (September 7, 2012). "World TeamTennis returns, bringing Lindsay Davenport". USA Today. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ↑ "ATP Champions Cup.". The Canberra Times. ACT: National Library of Australia. 2 March 1994. p. 29. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ↑ Dillman, Lisa (April 30, 1988). "He's Trying to Match Up : Jonathan Leach, 15, Breaks Through Shadows Cast on Tennis Courts by Father and Brother". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
- ↑ "Davenport Gives Birth To Her First Child". St Petersburg Times. June 12, 2007. p. 7C. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ↑ Webber, Stephanie (January 8, 2014). "Lindsay Davenport Gives Birth to Fourth Child, Daughter Haven Michelle". Us Weekly. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- 1 2 Pearce, Linda (January 19, 2004). "Davenport looking at life after tennis". The Age. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ↑ "Madison Keys Splits With Davenport". Women's Tennis Association. December 10, 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
External links
- Jon Leach at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Jon Leach at the International Tennis Federation