Cliff Drysdale

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Facts of Cliff Drysdale

Full Name
Eric Clifford Drysdale
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Birth Name
Eric Clifford Drysdale
Famous Name
Cliff Drysdale
Nationality
American, South African
Married to
DiAnna Belmonte

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Career & Net worth

Salary
$39,910 dollars
Net Worth
about $5-6 million dollars
Famous for
Tennis
Profession
former tennis player
Currently Club
ESPN
House Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Career Earnings
about $5 million dollars
Started career as
tennis player

Relationship

Married to
DiAnna Belmonte

Cliff Drysdale is a former professional tennis player of the 1960s and early 1970s. He, Jack Kramer, and Donald Dell formed the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and became its president. Further, he was ranked World No. 4 in 1965 by Lance Tingay of The Daily Telegraph.

As a tennis commentator in his later years, Eric Clifford Drysdale reportedly earns around $39,910 as his yearly salary. Further, Eric Clifford Drysdale has an estimated net worth of over $5-6 million.

Cliff Drysdale's Net Worth & Career Earnings As Of 2022

Eric Clifford Drysdale has an estimated net worth of over $5-6 million as of 2022. He has an average salary of $39,910 annually as a tennis commentator on ESPN.

Eric Clifford Drysdale has made about $5 million in earnings from his tennis career. Kept aside Eric Clifford Drysdale's financial earnings, his assets include a Home in Austin, Texas, United States.

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He doesn't seem to be active on social media.

Is Cliff Drysdale Married?

Cliff Drysdale's first marriage was with Jean, a world-class tennis player. He has two children with his late wife, Jean. She was the sister of his Davis Cup teammate Gordon Forbes. The couple got married in the Chelsea section of London. Unfortunately, she died of a rare disease in 1984.

Cliff Drysdale with ex-girlfriend Jill SOURCE: Manuela

Later, he married his second spouse, Dianna Belmonte. The couple got married in 2011. Since then, they have been living a happy and content life without any signs of separation.

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Cliff Drysdale currently resides in Miami, Florida, with his wife. He hasn't revealed further information regarding his family life.

Cliff Drysdale's Early Life

Eric Clifford Drysdale was born on 26 May 1941 in Mbombela, South Africa. As per his nationality, he is originally South African and later obtained his American citizenship. Further, his star sign is Gemini.

Eric Clifford Drysdale attended Grey High School, where he completed his high school studies.

Cliff Drysdale's Professional Life

Cliff Drysdale reached the singles final of the U. S. Championships in 1965 after beating Dennis Ralston and Rafael Osuna before losing to Manuel Santana. Furthermore, he was one of the Handsome Eight, a group of players signed by Lamar Hunt for the WCT group. He, Jack Kramer and Donald Dell formed the Association of Tennis Professionals and became its president.

Cliff Drysdale playing tennis
SOURCE: Cliff Drysdale Tennis

Drysdale went on to win the singles title at the Dutch Open in Hilversum in 1963 and 1964. In 1965 he won the singles title at the German Championships by defeating Boro Jovanovic in the final. During his Open era career, Cliff captured five singles and six doubles titles, including winning the 1972 US Open doubles crown with Roger Taylor. He won against Rod Laver in the fourth round of the first US Open in 1968 and was a pioneer of the two-handed backhand.

Cliff Drysdale playing tennis
SOURCE: Owl's Nest Resort

Drysdale became a naturalized United States citizen after retiring as a player. Currently, he serves as a tennis commentator on ESPN. He is also the founder of Cliff Drysdale Tennis along with his partner Don Henderson, specializing in resort, hotel, and club tennis management.

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Facts of Cliff Drysdale

Eric Clifford Drysdale was not only a world-class athlete but also a very attractive individual. The former tennis star is 6 feet 2.5 inches tall and weighs around 76 kg.

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