Kevin Curren is a South African former professional tennis player, born on 2 March 1958, who played in two Grand Slam singles finals and won four Grand Slam doubles titles. He reached a career high singles ranking of world number five in July 1985 and won five singles and sixteen doubles titles on tour. At Wimbledon in 1983 he reached his first Grand Slam semifinal and served 33 aces to beat defending champion Jimmy Connors in the fourth round. In 1985, after becoming an American citizen, he reached the Wimbledon final with coaching help from Tony Roche, beating Stefan Edberg on the way.
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is a South African former professional tennis player
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In 1985, after becoming an American citizen, Curren reached the final at Wimbledon with the help of coaching from Tony Roche
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