Andrew Burrow (born 17 June 1963) is a former professional

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player from

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Career

Burrow attended the

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for four years, during which time he competed in the

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'', "Miami's Burrow digs in, wins NCAA tennis title", 26 May 1987 This earned him a wildcard entry into the 1987 US Open, where he met Ronald Agenor in the opening round. Agenor beat Burrow in four sets. Also that year, he and

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were doubles quarter-finalists at the

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. In the 1988 US Open, which he had to qualify for, Burrow defeated West German

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in the first round. He lost his second round match in four sets to Marcelo Ingaramo of

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. Andrew is a member of The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame, The Intercollegiate Tennis Hall of Fame and The Blue Gray Hall of Fame. Andrew currently oversees the Racquet program at The Reserve Club in Aiken, SC. He has coached several USTA league teams to the State, Sectional and National levels. Andrew started his junior coaching program, Burrow Academy, in 2017 and has seen participants receive college tennis scholarships.

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