Former Razorback Great Peter Doohan Inducted into ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – 1982 NCAA doubles champion and six-time All-American Peter Doohan is one of four former coaches or players who will be inducted into the ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame as part of the first Posthumous Class of 2025.

Announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Monday afternoon, the class is comprised of three coaches and one player – all who have contributed to college tennis history at the NCAA and NAIA levels.

“We look forward to honoring the lasting legacy of those whose passion, perseverance, and profound contributions helped shape the very foundation of college tennis,” ITA CEO David Mullins said. “Though no longer with us, their spirit lives on in every match played, every student-athlete mentored, and every moment of excellence they inspired. It is with deep gratitude and admiration that we induct them posthumously into the ITA Hall of Fame — forever a part of the sport they so deeply enriched.”

Arguably the greatest player in the history of the program, Doohan starred for Arkansas from 1980-83 and his 1982 NCAA doubles title with Pat Serret remains the lone tennis National Championship in Razorback history. Doohan was a two-time Southwest Conference champion in both singles and doubles in addition to claiming the 1982 ITA All-American singles title.

Doohan is currently in the top five for several program records, including first in career doubles win percentage (.780), third in single-season doubles win percentage (.857, 1980), career doubles victories (96) and single-season doubles wins (30, 1980) as well as fifth in single-season doubles win percentage (.840, 1981).

Doohan is famously known for upsetting two-time defending champion and world No. 1 Boris Becker in the second round at Wimbledon in 1987, earning him the nickname “The Becker Wrecker.” Doohan achieved career-high world rankings of No. 43 in singles and No. 15 in doubles, securing one ATP singles title and five in doubles. Doohan, from Australia, died in 2017 from ALS at age 56.

The ITA Men’s Hall of Fame inducted its first class in 1983 and since has inducted more than 270 players, coaches, and contributors. Players are eligible for election to the Hall of Fame 10 years after the conclusion of their participation on the team and once they are no longer playing on the pro tour. Coaches are eligible immediately following retirement. The main criteria for election includes college accomplishments and honors earned after college.

The four individuals are now officially inducted into the ITA Men’s Collegiate Hall of Fame and will be celebrated throughout the year. Family members of these inductees will be invited to attend the 2026 ITA Men’s Collegiate Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Athens, Georgia next May whose class of inductees will be announced later this spring.