Fred Hemmes Jr.
Fred Hemmes Jr. (born 28 January 1981) is a former professional tennis player from the Netherlands.[1] He is the son of Fred Hemmes Sr., a tennis player who competed at Wimbledon.
| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Residence | Goirle |
| Born | 28 January 1981 Tilburg, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 1999 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $142,365 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1-3 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 188 (2 Feb 2004) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 2-6 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 107 (8 Mar 2004) |
Career
Hemmes played mostly on the Challenger circuit, where he won six doubles titles.[2]
The Dutchman had a win over Andrei Pavel, a former top 20 player, to qualify for the 2004 Heineken Open.[3] He then defeated Robin Söderling in the opening round of the main draw.[2]
A doubles specialist, Hemmes and partner Dennis van Scheppingen paired together to reach quarter-finals at the 2003 Ordina Open and 2004 Dutch Open.[2]
Challenger titles
Doubles: (6)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2002 | Kiev, Ukraine | Clay |  |
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6–4, 6–3 |
| 2. | 2003 | Montauban, France | Clay | |
|
6–4, 6–4 |
| 3. | 2003 | Scheveningen, Netherlands | Clay | |
 |
3–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
| 4. | 2004 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Hard |  |
 |
6–3, 6–3 |
| 5. | 2004 | Kyoto, Japan | Carpet | |
  |
6–3, 6–7(8–10), 6–4 |
| 6. | 2004 | Hilversum, Netherlands | Clay | |
  |
7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–3) |
References
- ITF Pro Circuit Profile
- ATP World Tour Profile
- New Zealand Herald, "Tennis: Rankings shown up", 13 January 2004, Terry Maddaford
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