| Full name | David Abelson |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Canada |
| Born | 13 February 1975 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $13,156 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 822 (28 Feb 2000) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 (ATP Tour) |
| Highest ranking | No. 307 (2 Oct 2000) |
David Abelson (born 13 February 1975) is a Canadian former professional tennis player. He played in college for Miami University, competed in the 1997 Maccabiah Games in Israel, and was a Canadian representative at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg. [1]
Abelson was a collegiate player for Miami University in 1995-98. He was a MAC Freshman of the Year, and a four-time MAC First Team selection. [2]
He competed for Canada at the 1997 Maccabiah Games in Israel. [1]
Abelson was a Canadian representative at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, competing in both singles and doubles. He made the singles second round and the quarter-finals of the doubles. [3]
He won the 1999 Thailand F2 Futures with Australian Ashley Fisher. [4]
In 1999 Abelson was ranked 6th among Canadian men, and in 2000 he was ranked 7th. [5] His hometown at the time was Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada. [5]
On the professional tour, Abelson made his only ATP Tour main draw appearance at the 2000 Canadian Open, partnering Simon Larose in the doubles event. [6]
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nov 1999 | Thailand F2, Pattaya City | Hard |  Ashley Fisher |  Bartłomiej Dąbrowski  Björn Jacob | 6–4, ret. |
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