Melvyn_Op_Der_Heijde

Melvyn op der Heijde

Melvyn op der Heijde

Dutch tennis player (born 1975)

Melvyn op der Heijde (born 11 June 1975) is a Dutch former professional tennis player.[1]

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Born in Hoorn, North Holland in 1975, Op der Heijde came late to professional tennis. As a 21-year old in 1996 he was playing in the third division of club tennis, but made improvements when he switched to Amstelpark. In 1999 he earned an international ranking and had a surprise win over leading Dutch player Paul Haarhuis, as well as securing his first ITF Futures title in Verona.[2][3] During his career he won six singles and three doubles tournaments at Futures level. He achieved a best world ranking of 231 and featured in the qualifying draws in three of the four grand slams.[4][5]

ITF Futures titles

Singles: (6)

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Doubles: (3)

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References

  1. [1]
    Gomes, Alaric (16 January 2005). "A perfect present for Op Der Heijde". Gulf News.
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    Visbeen, Jon (15 December 1999). "Laatbloeier verrast Haarhuis Door Jon Visbeen WARMOND, woensdag". De Telegraaf (in Dutch).
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    Kahn, Jonah (15 December 1999). "'Ik kende die jongen niet eens'". Trouw (in Dutch).
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    Schot, Vincent (30 June 2021). "'Ik wilde voetballen, maar dat mocht pas vanaf je achtste. Toen hebben mijn ouders me maar op tennis gedaan.' Het pakte goed uit voor Melvyn op der Heijde: de Hoogkarspeler werd de nummer 231 van de wereld". Noordhollands Dagblad (in Flemish).
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    "Gunstige loting voor Nederlanders op Wimbledon". NU.nl (in Dutch). 18 June 2002.
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