Eric Wilborts
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| Country (sports) |  Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 June 1964 Tilburg, Netherlands |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $17,469 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 3–9 |
| Highest ranking | No. 269 (Jan 4, 1982) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 291 (24 Feb, 1986) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1981) |
Eric Wilborts (born 20 June 1964) is a Dutch former professional tennis player.[1]
Wilborts was a left-handed player from Tilburg who was ranked as high as three in the world junior rankings as a 16 year old.[1] He was runner-up to Mike Falberg in the boys' singles final at the 1980 US Open.[2]
While competing on the professional tour he reached a career high singles ranking of 269. His Grand Prix (ATP Tour) appearances include a win over Pat Du Pré at Rotterdam in 1981, where he was beaten in the next round by Jimmy Connors. He was a singles quarter-finalist at the 1981 Tel Aviv Open.[3]
Between 1981 and 1983 he competed in four Davis Cup ties for the Netherlands, winning five of eight singles rubbers.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b De Boer, Wybren (23 August 1997). "Een wonderkind dat de top niet haalde". de Volkskrant (in Dutch).
- ^ "Falberg, Mascarin net junior crowns". Des Moines Register. September 7, 1980.
- ^ "Tel Aviv 1981 Tennis Tournament". itftennis.com.
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Categories:
- 1964 births
- Living people
- Dutch male tennis players
- Sportspeople from Tilburg