| Country (sports) | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 May 1950 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 46–76 |
| Highest ranking | No. 74 (12 June 1978) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1977, 1978) |
| US Open | 2R (1977, 1978) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 42–69 |
| Highest ranking | No. 86 (26 December 1979) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1977, 1979) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1978) |
| US Open | 3R (1979) |
Steve Docherty (born 6 May 1950) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.
Docherty enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events.
His most notable career achievement was when he surprised the world to defeat former world number one Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon in 1978.
After completing his tennis career, Docherty became a successful businessman, owning and operating three McDonald's franchises along the East coast of New South Wales.
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Nov 1977 | Taipei, Taiwan | Hard | 6–7, 6–7 | ||
| Loss | 0–2 | Sep 1979 | Atlanta, U.S. | Hard | 4–6, 2–6 | ||
| Loss | 0–3 | Dec 1979 | Sydney Outdoor, Australia | Grass | 6–7, 3–6 | ||
| Loss | 0–4 | Apr 1980 | Palm Harbor, U.S. | Hard | 4–6, 5–7 |