Thomas Samuel Okker (nicknamed "the Flying Dutchman"; [2] born 22 February 1944) is a Dutch former tennis player who was active from the mid-1960s until 1980. [3] He won the 1973 French Open Doubles, the 1976 US Open Doubles, and two gold medals at the 1965 Maccabiah Games in Israel. Tom Okker | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis Tom Okker Singles Doubles YTD Career $0 Prize Money Overview Bio Activity Stats Ranking Personal details DOB 1944.02.22 Weight lbs (kg) Height 5'10" (178cm) Turned pro 1968 BirthplaceAmsterdam, The Netherlands PlaysRight-Handed, One-Handed Backhand Coach Follow player Latest news View all
Tom Okker, US Open, September 8, 1968 Tennis
Tom Okker, one of the greatest ever Dutch tennis players, reached the inaugural US Open final in 1968, when he lost to Arthur Ashe 14-12, 5-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 at Forest Hills. A quick-footed, tactically astute player, who hit with heavy topspin, Okker was one of the first professional players to surpass $1 million in career prize money. Monday 04 September 1995 23:02 BST Comments Arthur Ashe's historical triumph as the first black player to win a major tennis tournament overshadowed Tom Okker's appearance in the inaugural. In 1968, Arthur Ashe and Tom Okker — two players still considered to be amateurs — played in the final of the first-ever U.S. Open that would include professional players and offer prize money. Ashe would win, defeating Okker 14-12, 5-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, and collected $15 a day for his achievement. Okker, who had status as a "registered. Tom Okker [NED] Born: 22 Februrary 1944 Career: 1962-81 Plays: Right-handed (one-handed backhand) Peak rank: 3 (1974) Peak Elo rating: 2,190 (1st place, 1974) Major singles titles: 0 Total singles titles: 40 * * * For a man who never won a major singles title, Tom Okker was amply rewarded for his tennis career.
Tom Okker IC Tennis
Thomas Samuel Okker (nicknamed "the Flying Dutchman"; born 22 February 1944) is a Dutch former tennis player who was active from the mid-1960s until 1980. He won the 1973 French Open Doubles, the 1976 US Open Doubles, and two gold medals at the 1965 Maccabiah Games in Israel. Official ATP Tour tennis stats of Tom Okker including aces, double faults, serves, returns and break points. Filter by year and surface. Okker was the Dutch national champion 1964 to 1968, when he turned professional. He is one of only five players to have won 100 or more pro championships. "Open" tennis began in 1968, and the professional game was well-made for Okker's court talents. His frequent tournament victories and top finishes made him one of the pro tour's top money. The 40-year-old giant still had the fire and heat in his strokes, reaching the quarter-final where he lost to Tom Okker 14-16, 6-3, 10-8, 6-3 after taking down the 2nd seed Tony Roche in the.
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Tom Okker - Björn Borg 6-3 7-5 1/4 finale Tom Okker - Steve Krulevitz 6-3 6-4 1/8 finale Tom Okker - Hans Kary 6-3 6-3 1e ronde Tom Okker - Balasz Taroczy 6-3 6-2 Doubles Tournament 1/2 finale Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan - Arthur Ashe / Tom Okker 6-4 6-0 1/4 finale Arthur Ashe / Tom Okker - Patrice Dominguez / Kim Warwick 6-2 6-0 1e ronde Explore the legacy of Tom Okker, a tennis legend who redefined doubles play with his quick reflexes and strategic acumen, influenced Dutch tennis, and transitioned from sports to art with finesse.. his impact on the game, and the enduring influence he's had on future generations of tennis players. Table of Contents. Early Life and Tennis.
Tom Okker. Full name: Thomas Samuel Okker Nickname: Tom, The Flying Dutchman. He is a Dutch former tennis player who was active from the mid-1960s until 1980. He won the 1973 French Open Doubles, the 1976 US Open Doubles, and two gold medals at the 1965 Maccabiah Games. He was ranked among the world's top-ten singles players for seven. Tom Okker (79) is a tennis player from Netherlands. Click here for a full player profile.
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Tom Okker [NED] Date of birth: 22-Feb-1944 : Plays: Right-handed: Peak rank:. Complete, filterable results: Go straight to the classic player page: Tour-Level Seasons Top Mouse over column headers (on all tables) for stat definitions.. Okker / Trudy Groenman [NED] 5-7 6-3 6-2 . Major and Notable Events Top. Event Yrs Surface M W L Win% TB. Tom Okker | Player Activity | ATP Tour | Tennis Tom Okker Inactive NED Overview Bio Activity Win/Loss Titles & Finals Player Stats Rankings History Rankings Breakdown 1981 Player Activity Singles Doubles 1981 Career 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 Tournament Tournament ATP Tour
