 Dick R. Bohrnstedt's most notable tennis achievement is his run in the December version of the 1977 Australian Open, where he won two matches and reached the third round, He upset Onny Parun of New Zealand in the first round, 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-4, followed by John James of Australia, by an identical score.His run came to an end when he faced Vitas Gerulaitis of the United States, losing in straight sets.In doubles he had his best result in 1973, and in 1977, playing at Wimbledon reaching the 3rd round both times.