Leif Johansson (tennis)

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Leif Johansson
Country (sports)Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Born (1952-06-03) 3 June 1952 (age 72)
Södertälje, Sweden
Turned pro1969
Retired1976
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Singles
Career record13–17
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 51 (23 August 1973)
Grand Slam singles results
French Open 2R (1974)
Wimbledon 2R (1974)
Doubles
Career record6–16
Career titles0
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon 1R (1974)

Leif Johansson (born 1952) is a former professional tennis player from Sweden.

In 1973, Johansson achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 51. [1]

He is the father of Joachim Johansson, [2] also a former professional tennis player.

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References

  1. "Leif Johansson". ATP World Tour. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
  2. "Will Sweden's man of mystery pose problems for USA?". ESPN. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 13 February 2010.