Claude de Gronckel (born 21 May 1943) is a former tennis player from Belgium who was active in the 1950s and 1960s.[1]
| Country (sports) |  Belgium |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 May 1943 Brussels, Belgium |
| Turned pro | 1956 (amateur tour) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–7 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1967) |
| French Open | 2R (1965, 1966, 1967, 1968) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1965) |
| US Open | 2R (1966) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–6 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1967) |
| French Open | 3R (1968) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1967) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1967) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1965, 1967, 1968) |
Tennis career
editDe Gronckel participated in the 1959 and 1961 Wimbledon boys' singles events, losing in the second round and semifinals, respectively.[2]
De Gronckel was a regular member of the Belgium Davis Cup team throughout the 1960s, making his debut in 1960 against Brazil during the Europe Zone second round tie. During his Davis Cup career, he played 6 singles and 4 doubles matches without scoring any victories.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Claude de Gronckel – ATP Tour Overview". Archived from the original on 2019-07-08. Retrieved 13 Oct 2020.
- ^ "Wimbledon – Claude de Gronckel". www.wimbledon.com. Archived from the original on 2020-10-13. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "Davis Cup - Players". www.daviscup.com. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
External links
edit- Claude de Gronckel at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Claude de Gronckel at the International Tennis Federation
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