Louk Sanders

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Louk Sanders
Nationale overdekte tenniskampioenschappen in Goirle Louk Sanders (kop), Bestanddeelnr 929-5918.jpg
Louk Sanders in 1978
Country (sports) Netherlands
Born (1950-05-09) 9 May 1950 (age 72)
Oegstgeest, Netherlands
Turned pro1976
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record49–79
Highest rankingNo. 98 (31 December 1977)
Grand Slam singles results
French Open 3R (1979)
Wimbledon 1R (1978)
Doubles
Career record31–55
Career titles1

Louk Sanders (born 9 May 1950) is a retired professional tennis player from the Netherlands.

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Sanders was Holland's second best in the 1970s after Tom Okker. The right-hander reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on 31 December 1977, when he became the number 86 of the world. Sanders played for the Dutch Davis Cup team from 1974 to 1983. His best Grand Slam performance was reaching the third round of the French Open in 1979.

Career finals

Doubles (1 title, 1 runner-up)

ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1–0Sep 1978 Bournemouth, EnglandClay Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rolf Thung Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Carter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Frawley
6–3, 6–4
Loss1–1Jul 1981 Kitzbühel, AustriaClay Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Marko Ostoja Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Carter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
6–7, 1–6


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