Eric Quigley (born January 30, 1989) is an American professional

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player.

High school career

Quigley was a four-time

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tennis champion. He attended South Oldham High School.

College career

Quigley was an All-American and

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runner-up for the

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Professional career

In 2013, Quigley won his first professional singles tournament, an

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tournament in Decatur, Illinois. In 2016, Quigley entered the US Open and played doubles with fellow American

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but they lost to

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's Alexander Peya in the first round. Quigley qualified for the main draw at the

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in 2015, but lost in the first round. This was his first

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appearance.

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals

Singles: 8 (1–7)

Doubles: 15 (9–6)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Quigley, Eric 1989 births Living people American male tennis players Tennis players from Cincinnati People from Pewee Valley, Kentucky Sportspeople from Louisville, Kentucky Tennis people from Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats men's tennis players