Stefan Hermann (born 13 December 1959) is a former professional tennis player from Germany.
| Full name | Stefan Hermann |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  West Germany |
| Born | 13 December 1959 Münster, West Germany |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–1 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 209 (16 July 1984) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 6–15 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 96 (22 April 1985) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1985) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1985) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1985) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1985) |
Biography edit
Tennis career edit
Hermann was a semi-finalist at the Neu-Ulm Challenger tournament in 1983, with wins over José López-Maeso, Ulrich Pinner and Balázs Taróczy. He made one main draw appearance on the Grand Prix circuit, at the Suisse Open Gstaad in 1984. In the first round he beat world number 30 and sixth seed Mel Purcell, then lost in second round to Brian Teacher.[1][2]
It was in doubles that Hermann played most of his tennis and he won two Challenger titles, both in 1984, at Bielefeld and Neu-Ulm. In 1985 he partnered with Tore Meinecke and made the semi-finals of a Grand Prix event in Nice, as well as making the main draw at the French Open and Wimbledon Championships.[3][4][5]
Personal life edit
Now based in Santa Barbara, California, Hermann is a self described social entrepreneur who is involved in youth mentoring.[6][7] It was in that capacity he appeared on an episode of Oprah's Lifeclass in 2013.[8]
With wife Siddhi he is a parent to seven children.[9]
Challenger titles edit
Doubles: (2) edit
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1984 | Bielefeld, West Germany | Clay | Peter Elter
|
 Huub van Boeckel Jan Vanlangendonck
|
6–4, 6–4 |
| 2. | 1984 | Neu-Ulm, West Germany | Clay |  Brian Levine
|
 Eduardo Oncins Fernando Roese
|
6–4, 7–5 |
References edit
- ^ "Teltscher upset in Swiss". The Morning News. 10 July 1984. p. 29. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Gstaad - 09 July - 15 July 1984". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Nice - 08 April - 14 April 1985". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Paris". Asbury Park Press. 30 May 1985. p. 91. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Men's First-Round Doubles". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 2 July 1985. p. 11. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ Blue, Tyler (6 July 2006). "Men on a Mission". Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ Schwyzer, Elizabeth (13 August 2009). "Rediscovering the Rite of Passage". Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Fatherless Sons". Oprah's Lifeclass. Season 4. 5 May 2013. Oprah Winfrey Network.
- ^ "About Stefan Hermann". Futuring. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
