text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_26309085_1 (surface VARCHAR, partner VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the surface when he played with John Alexander? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT surface FROM table_26309085_1 WHERE partner = "John Alexander"