Paul Robinson (tennis)

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Paul Robinson
Full namePaul C. Robinson
Country (sports) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain
Born (1973-11-22) 22 November 1973 (age 50)
Northamptonshire, England
PlaysLeft-handed
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 482 (7 July 1997)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open Q1 (1991)
Wimbledon Q1 (1991)
Doubles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 289 (23 June 1997)
Medal record
Universiade
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1995 Fukuoka Mixed doubles

Paul Robinson (born 22 November 1973) is a British former professional tennis player. [1]

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Tennis career

A left-handed player from Northampton, Robinson was active on the professional tour in the 1990s. [2] He took a set off Greg Rusedski in his semi-final loss at the national championships in 1996 and also twice broke the serve of the Canadian-born player. [3] His only ATP Tour main draw appearance came as a doubles qualifier at the 1996 Bournemouth International, with Arvind Parmar.

Robinson played collegiate tennis for Texas Christian University, where he was a three-time All-American in both singles and doubles. [4] He represented Great Britain at the 1995 World Student Games and won a silver medal partnering Samantha Smith in the mixed doubles. [5]

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References

  1. "Tennis: Robinson punishes two British prospects" . The Independent . 19 November 1998. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022.
  2. "Tennis: Bates makes early departure" . The Independent. 15 November 1996. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022.
  3. "Tennis: Rusedski's painful victory" . The Independent. 17 November 1996. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022.
  4. "Seeking new twist to familiar plot In grand slam final again, Robinson wants first title". Baltimore Sun . 1 October 1995.
  5. "British pair miss chances" . The Independent. 30 August 1995. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022.