Background
Barnes was born in Dallas, Texas.
Barnes was born in Dallas, Texas.
He was ranked World Number. 7 in Ray Bowers" pro rankings for both 1938 and 1942 (and in the amateur-pro combined rankings for the latter). Barnes attended Austin High School.
He lost the singles final to Keith Gledhill of Stanford, 6–3, 2–6, 1–6, 4–6.
He was a member of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity.