Joel Hoffman (tennis)

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Joel Hoffman
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Born (1958-10-14) October 14, 1958 (age 65)
Winona, Minnesota
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 329 (Jan 3, 1983)
Doubles
Career record8–10
Highest rankingNo. 127 (Jan 3, 1983)
Grand Slam doubles results
US Open 1R (1982)

Joel Hoffman (born October 14, 1958) is an American former professional tennis player. [1]

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Hoffman was a two-time state high school champion at Topeka High School in Kansas and was undefeated his junior year. He played collegiate tennis for the University of Houston, captaining the team as a senior. During the 1980s he featured on the professional tour, where he reached best ranking of 329 in singles and 127 in doubles. He appeared in the main draw of the men's doubles at the 1982 US Open. [2]

ATP Challenger finals

Doubles: 1 (0–1)

No.Result   Date   TournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss1.Jul 1982 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilClay Flag of the United States.svg Mark Dickson Flag of France.svg Dominique Bedel
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
2–6, 7–6, 2–6

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References

  1. Peterson, Rick. "Hoffman gets nod as TSN Best of the Best men's tennis player". topsports.news.
  2. "Top 100: No. 57 Joel Hoffman". The Topeka Capital-Journal . August 6, 2011.