Balázs Veress (born 12 October 1980) is a Hungarian former professional tennis player.[1]
| Country (sports) |  Hungary |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 October 1980 Budapest, Hungary |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–1 (Davis Cup) |
| Highest ranking | No. 671 (19 July 1999) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 (Davis Cup) |
| Highest ranking | No. 924 (29 Nov 1999) |
Born in Budapest, Veress was an Australian Open junior quarterfinalist and runner-up in Hungary's national championships.[2] In 1998 and 2002 he featured in ties for the Hungary Davis Cup team, with his only win coming in a singles rubber against South Africa's Rik de Voest. He was also a collegiate tennis player in the United States for UC Berkeley. In 2001 he was named both Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and ITA Regional Rookie of the Year.[3]
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- ^ "Veress Balázs megsérült". Nemzeti Sport (in Hungarian). 13 June 2002.
- ^ "Nagy Zoltán és Földényi a tenisz honi bajnokai". Origo (in Hungarian). 19 August 2000.
- ^ "Balazs Veress Named ITA Regional Rookie of the Year". California Golden Bears Athletics. 8 May 2001.