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Stephen R. Alger (born 28 July 1958) is a tennis player [1] who competed for Bermuda at the 1988 Summer Olympics. [2] He is the only tennis player having represented Bermuda at an Olympic event.
His career singles highlights include winning the Coral Beach Invitation in 1970.
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