Bozhidar Pampoulov

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Bozhidar Pampoulov
Country (sports)Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
Born (1949-04-29) 29 April 1949 (age 74)
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
PlaysLeft-handed
Singles
Career record2–4 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup)
Highest rankingNo. 358 (4 January 1982)
Grand Slam singles results
French Open Q2 (1975)
Wimbledon Q1 (1973)
Doubles
Career record1–3 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup)
Highest rankingNo. 520 (26 November 1984)
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon 1R (1973)

Bozhidar Pampoulov (born 29 April 1949) is a Bulgarian former professional tennis player.

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Biography

Born in Plovdiv, Pampoulov was a regular member of the Bulgaria Davis Cup team from 1967 to 1982, featuring in 17 Davis Cup ties. He played most of his doubles rubbers with his twin brother Matei, who he would partner in tournaments throughout his career. [1] They went 5–9 in Davis Cup doubles matches together, a Bulgarian record for wins. [2]

Pampoulov made appearances in the qualifying draws for the French Open and Wimbledon during the 1970s.

At 31 years old, he made his ATP debut at the 1980 Sofia Open. He was also a quarterfinalist at the Sofia Open in the next 1981 edition, which was his best performance in a Grand Prix tournament.

Both his son Luben and niece Elena were professional tennis players. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Rumania, Spain Gain in Davis Cup Competition". The New York Times . 7 May 1972.
  2. ↑ "Божидар и Матей Пампулови: По наше време тенисът бе в 9-а глуха, БКП лансираше борбата и щангите". 24 Chasa (in Bulgarian). 5 August 2017.
  3. ↑ "M. tennis: Center Court". Daily Bruin . 13 May 2004.
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