[3] Fairlie's best result in a Grand Slam was reaching the semi-finals of men's doubles at the French Open in 1971 with partner Frew McMillan.

The tournament's website describes the atmosphere at the event that year: "There was wild excitement in a packed stadium when Kiwi Brian Fairlie pulled off an upset win over Newcombe in five hard-fought sets.

[6] In both 1975 and 1976, Fairlie reached the finals of this tournament, losing on both occasions to fellow New Zealander Onny Parun.

[7] In 1976, Fairlie played in an Australian Open match notable for having the 13th oldest combined age in Grand Slam history.

[8] In winning the second of his two singles titles (in Manila, Philippines in 1976), he lost only one set during the entire tournament.