PETE ZIEBRON
Former Pacific 12 Commissioner and WTA CEO Larry Scott had a career ATP record of 1-18 and reached a career high of world #210 in November 1987. He did, however, pick quite the place to record his lone ATP victory - at Wimbledon of all places!
Larry Scott defeated world #109 Greg Holmes 6-4 6-2 7-6 in the opening round at Wimbledon in 1987. Six weeks later though, Holmes defeated world #6 Jimmy Connors in straight sets at Stratton Mountain, Vermont. Throughout his career, Holmes also defeated major title winners: Guillermo Vilas, Mats Wilander, Johan Kriek and Andre Agassi. Holmes also had several additional notable career wins including wins over the following: Kevin Curren, Tim Mayotte, Aaron Krickstein, Brad Gilbert and Guy Forget.
After defeating Holmes, Larry Scott lost in straight sets to Michiel Schapers of the Netherlands 6-7 3-6 2-6.
Scott fared significantly in doubles, posting at 20-39 record, with a title in Newport in 1987. Scott partnered with Dan Goldie and they defeated Chip Hooper and Mike Leach 6-3 4-6 6-4 to win $3,000 in prize money.
The most significant victory opponents in Scott's doubles career happened in the opening round of Washington in 1987 when he and partner Dan Goldie defeated Andre Agassi / Jimmy Arias 7-6 2-6 7-5. Scott also recorded two wins at majors in doubles: at the US Open in 1987 and at Wimbledon in 1988.
Larry Scott was paid in excess of $50,000,000 as Pac 12 Commissioner, just a bit more than the $3,000 he earned with his Newport title.
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