Hampton University Athletics

A four-year letterman from 1975-78, Bruce Foxworth teamed with Roger de Santis Guedes to win the 1976 NCAA Division II doubles championship. He played in the USTA (21 and under) circuit in 1976 and 1977. He won the National Amateur Clay Court Championship in 1977 and advanced to the semifinals of the singles competition at the 1977 NCAA Division II National Championships. He played at No. 2, helping Hampton win the 1976 NCAA Division II national championship. The Pirates advanced to the championship in 1978, finishing second. Foxworth finished his Hampton career with a 71-11 record in singles play and a 50-18 record in doubles action. During his career, he made the main draw at the French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open. He passed away in 2021 after a two-year battle with prostate cancer. "Next to Arthur Ashe, I believe that Bruce Foxworth is the finest Black tennis player in America," Dr. Robert Screen said.