Robert Van't Hof


Robert Van't Hof is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

Early life

Van't Hof was born in Lynwood, California.

Education

Van't Hof studied for three years at the University of Southern California, winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association singles title in 1980. He left university without being awarded a degree, in order to pursue his tennis career.
Van't Hof was inducted into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Hall of Fame in 2003.

Professional career

Turning professional in 1980, Van't Hof won his first top-level singles title in 1981 at Taipei and his second in 1989 in Seoul. His best singles performance at a Grand Slam event came in 1983 at Wimbledon, where he reached the final 16.
Van't Hof won two top-level singles titles and six tour doubles titles, including the Pacific Southwest with Scott Davis in 1985, as an unseeded team. His career-high rankings were World No. 25 in singles, and World No. 20 in doubles. He retired from the professional tour in 1990.

Coaching

After retiring as a player, Van't Hof worked as a coach to players including Lindsay Davenport and Todd Martin.

Career titles

Singles

Doubles

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