Mitch Michulka

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Mitch Michulka
Country (sports)Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Born (1969-05-31) May 31, 1969 (age 55)
Dallas, Texas
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 579 (Oct 12, 1992)
Doubles
Highest rankingNo. 287 (Nov 23, 1992)

Mitch Michulka (born May 31, 1969) is an American former professional tennis player.

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Michulka played collegiate tennis for the University of Texas and earned All-American honors for doubles in 1990, reaching the NCAA Division I doubles final with Michael Penman. [1]

On the professional tour, Michulka competed mostly on the satellite circuit but had one title win on the ATP Challenger Tour, partnering Mark Petchey in the doubles at Kuala Lumpur in 1992. [2]

ATP Challenger titles

Doubles: (1)

No.   Date   TournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
1.Nov 1992Kuala Lumpur-2 Challenger
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hard Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Petchey Flag of Ireland.svg Owen Casey
Flag of the United States.svg Donald Johnson
7–6, 6–1

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References

  1. "Bryan wins NCAA men's tennis title". United Press International . May 27, 1990.
  2. "Kuala Lumpur Challenger II 1992 Tennis Tournament". itftennis.com.