Ulrich Pinner

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Ulrich Pinner (born 7 February 1954) is a former professional tennis player from Germany. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 19 in August 1979 and was the German No. 1 from 1978-1980.

Ulrich Pinner
Pinner, 1975 in Hilversum
Country (sports) West Germany
ResidenceEssen, Germany
Born (1954-02-07) 7 February 1954 (age 70)
Zittau, East Germany
Turned pro1973
Retired1984
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Singles
Career record138–125
Career titles2 ATP, 2 Challenger
Highest rankingNo. 19 (13 August 1979)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1975)
French Open3R (1976, 1977)
Wimbledon3R (1975, 1976)
Doubles
Career record17–51
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 521 (8 October 1981)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (1974)

Pinner participated in ten Davis Cup ties for West Germany from 1976 to 1982, posting a 12–8 record in singles and a 2–1 record in doubles.

Career finals edit

Singles: 5 (4–1) edit

Legend
Grand Slam (0)
ATP Masters Series (0)
ATP Tour (2)
Challengers (2)
Result No. Year Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Win 1. 1978 Stuttgart Outdoor, Germany Clay   Kim Warwick 6–2, 6–2, 7–6
Win 2. 1979 Gstaad, Switzerland Clay   Peter McNamara 6–2, 6–4, 7–5
Loss 1. 1979 Stuttgart Outdoor, Germany Clay   Tomáš Šmíd 4–6, 0–6, 2–6
Win 3. 1981 Barcelona, Spain Clay   Miguel Mir 6–3, 6–1
Win 4. 1981 Travemünde, Germany Clay   Peter Elter 6–4, 4–6, 6–3

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