[2] At the 1983 Wimbledon Championships, the Australian made it as far as the fourth round, with wins over Juan Avendaño, Claudio Panatta and Cássio Motta.

[2] He had only entered the main draw due to the withdrawal of American player Jay Turpin.

[2] As a doubles player, he made the third round of the Australian Open in 1982, with Peter Johnston, whom he would partner at four further Grand Slam tournaments.

[2] McCurdy and Johnston were finalists at Melbourne's Black and Decker Indoor Championships in 1984.

[2] In the early 1980s, McCurdy played at reserves level for the North Melbourne Football Club.