Magnus Tideman
Magnus Tideman (born 9 April 1963) is a former professional tennis player from Sweden. He won 1 doubles title and achieved a career-high of World No. 43 in 1988. In singles, he reached the quarterfinals of Toulouse in 1982 (defeating Thierry Tulasne en route) and achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 100 in 1983. Tideman also defeated Manuel Orantes at the 1983 French Open.
| Country (sports) |  Sweden |
|---|---|
| Residence | Uppsala, Sweden |
| Born | 9 April 1963 Uppsala, Sweden |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Turned pro | 1980 |
| Retired | 1989 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $134,531 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 14–35 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 100 (17 January 1983) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1988) |
| French Open | 3R (1983) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1983) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 51–66 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 43 (22 February 1988) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1988) |
| French Open | 2R (1983, 1985, 1986) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1983, 1986, 1987, 1988) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1986, 1988) |
After retiring from tennis, he became a tennis coach.
Career finals
Doubles (1 win)
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | 1983 | Bordeaux, France | Clay | Stefan Simonsson |
 Francisco Yunis Juan Carlos Yunis |
6–4, 6–2 |
| Loss | 1–1 | 1987 | Stuttgart Outdoor, Germany | Clay | Mikael Pernfors |
 Rick Leach Tim Pawsat |
3–6, 4–6 |
External links
- Magnus Tideman at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Magnus Tideman at the International Tennis Federation
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