Alex Reichel Explained

Alex Reichel
Birth Date:3 March 1971
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California
Turnedpro:1992
Plays:Right-handed
Careerprizemoney:$135,419
Singlesrecord:3–8
Singlestitles:0
Highestsinglesranking:No. 204 (August 5, 1996)
Australianopenresult:1R (1997)
Doublesrecord:0–3
Doublestitles:0
Highestdoublesranking:No. 519 (July 21, 1997)

Alexander Reichel (born March 3, 1971) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.[1]

Career

Reichel, who was coached by Phil Dent, made the quarterfinals at the 1993 South African Open, in Durban.[2] En route he defeated Mark Woodforde, then ranked 21 in the world, as well as Filip Dewulf.[3] [2] He competed in the main draw of the 1997 Australian Open and was beaten by Austrian Gilbert Schaller in the first round. Reichel sustained several serious injuries, including one on his wrist, which made continuing his career tough, ultimately causing him to retire from professional tennis.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10001723 ITF Pro Circuit Profile
  2. http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Re/A/Alexander-Reichel.aspx ATP World Tour Profile
  3. The New York Times, "Results Plus", April 1, 1993