David Dowlen (born February 8, 1960) is an American former professional tennis player.
Dowlen won the USTA National Boys 18 Championship in 1978. After, he was a leading player on the University of Houston tennis team.
Dowlen enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won four doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 30 in 1984. He achieved much of his success alongside doubles partner Nduka Odizor, including beating John McEnroe.
Career finals
Doubles (4 wins, 3 losses) ResultW/L DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreWin 1–0 Mar 1983 Monterrey, Mexico Carpet Nduka Odizor Andy Andrews John Sadri 3–6, 6–3, 6–4Loss 1–1 Apr 1984 Boca West, U.S. Hard Nduka Odizor Mark Edmondson Sherwood Stewart 6–4, 1–6, 4–6Loss 1–2 Apr 1984 Houston, U.S. Clay Nduka Odizor Pat Cash Paul McNamee 5–7, 6–4, 3–6Win 2–2 May 1984 Forest Hills WCT, U.S. Clay Nduka Odizor Ernie Fernandez David Pate 7–6, 7–5Win 3–2 Oct 1984 Tokyo Outdoor, Japan Hard Nduka Odizor Mark Dickson Steve Meister 6–7, 6–4, 6–3Loss 3–3 Oct 1985 Melbourne Indoor, Australia Carpet Nduka Odizor Brad Drewett Matt Mitchell 6–4, 6–7, 4–6Win 4–3 Dec 1985 Sydney Outdoor, Australia Grass Nduka Odizor Broderick Dyke Wally Masur 6–4, 7–6
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