Jeon Young-dai (born 4 October 1960) is a South Korean former professional tennis player.[1]

Jeon Young-dai
Country (sports) South Korea
Born (1960-10-04) 4 October 1960 (age 64)
Chungmu, South Korea
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Medal record
Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 1981 Bucharest Mixed doubles
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1982 Delhi Men's doubles

Born in Chungmu, Jeon didn't take up tennis until his second year of middle school and was first selected to South Korea's national team as a 17-year old. In the 1980 Davis Cup tournament he helped South Korea win ties against Pakistan, Indonesia and India.[2] He won a silver medal in men's doubles at the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi (with Song Dong-wook). After retiring he became a coach and had a successful reign in charge of Konkuk University, which dominated the national college championships.[3] He also became South Korea's national coach.[when?][4]

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  1. ^ "테니스대표 전영대 사퇴". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). 24 August 1983.
  2. ^ "7·80년대 추억의 테니스 스타 전창대". idomin.com (in Korean). 3 September 2009.
  3. ^ "[추억속의 스타] ⑩ 테니스 선수 전영대". Busan Ilbo (in Korean). 13 February 2004.
  4. ^ "[목요초대석]테니스 男대표 사령탑 전영대 감독". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 5 February 1997.
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