Johnny Jose

Juan Maria Johnson Jose (August 8, 1938 — October 23, 2018) was a Filipino tennis player.

[1] Jose, as 17-year old, caught the eye of former world number one Frank Sedgman, who said he had the makings of a world-class player after seeing him compete in Manila.

[3] In 1957 he had some noteworthy performances in a tour of Australia, including a win over Belgium's top player Philippe Washer at the South Australian championships.

[4] He also pushed Australian rising star Neale Fraser to 8–10 in the fifth set at the Victorian championships.

[5] Jose took a set off Butch Buchholz in a 1960 Davis Cup tie against the United States.