Oliver Freelove

Oliver Freelove (born 5 March 1977) is a British former professional tennis player.

Oliver Freelove
Full nameOliver Freelove
Country (sports) Great Britain
Born (1977-03-05) 5 March 1977
Prize money$34,497
Singles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 535 (28 May 2001)
Doubles
Career record0–4
Highest rankingNo. 259 (9 April 2001)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Wimbledon1R (2000, 2001)
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results
Wimbledon1R (2003)

Biography

Freelove played collegiate tennis in the United States for the University of Illinois.[1] He earned All-American honours in the 1998/99 season.[2]

On the professional tour he was more successful as a doubles player, but featured in the singles at the 2000 Brighton International and won the first set of his opening round match against Diego Nargiso, before losing in three.[3]

All of his Wimbledon main draw appearances came in doubles. He competed in the men's doubles with James Davidson in 2000 and then again in 2001 partnering Kyle Spencer, losing both first round matches in four sets. At the 2003 Wimbledon Championships he played with Helen Crook in the mixed doubles draw.

He is now in the finance industry and currently works for Marex Spectron.[4]

References
  1. "Freelove's entrance ruined by theatrics". The Daily Telegraph. 22 November 2000. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  2. "Tate: UI tennis program has produced flood of memories". The News-Gazette. 31 March 2007. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  3. "Freelove rues missed chances". BBC Sport. 21 November 2000. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  4. "Wall Street plays City of London in second Finance Cup". Business Insider. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
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