Timothy M. Wilkison, North Carolina, inducted in 2000
- Joined the professional tour at age 17 in 1976 and made his first big mark in 1978 when he upset Guillermo Vilas in the second round at Wimbledon
- Noted for his toughness, tenacity and all-out style of play, he was appropriately nicknamed “Dr. Dirt”
- Won 6 singles and 9 doubles titles in his career on the Men’s ATP Tour and reached his higher career ranking of 21 in 1986
- Began playing the Nuveen Senior Tour in 1995 and reached number 4 in the Masters point standings
- Won the 1996 Wimbledon Men’s 35’s Doubles Championship
- Served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the USTA
- Inducted into the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987