Alex Stepanek

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Alex Stepanek
Country (sports) Flag of Germany.svg West Germany
ResidenceBerlin
Born (1963-07-11) 11 July 1963 (age 58)
Munich, West Germany
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Prize money$25,847
Singles
Career record2–9
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 133 (24 Feb 1986)
Grand Slam singles results
French Open 1R (1986)
Doubles
Career record1–1
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 336 (16 May 1988)

Alexander Stepanek (born 11 July 1963) is a former professional German tennis player who represented West Germany. [1]

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Career

After making it through qualifying, Stepanek played Kent Carlsson in the opening round of the 1986 French Open. [2] He lost in straight sets. [2]

The West German made the round of 16 at Bordeaux and Madrid in 1986. [2]

Challenger titles

Singles: (1)

No.YearTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
1.1986 Travemünde, West Germany Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carl Limberger 6–2, 6–0

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References

  1. ITF Pro Circuit Profile
  2. 1 2 3 ATP World Tour Profile