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Stefan Eriksson (tennis)
Stefan Eriksson (born 17 October 1963) is a former professional tennis player from Sweden.[1] CareerEriksson competed in four Grand Slam tournaments during his career but was unable to register a win.[2] In the 1987 Wimbledon Championships he lost to future champion Stefan Edberg 0–6, 0–6, 0–6.[2] It was the first ever Wimbledon match in the open era to be decided in just 18 games and first shutout at the tournament since 1947.[3] His best result on tour came at the Cologne tournament in 1986, when he finished runner-up.[2] He upset world number nine Anders Järryd in the semi-finals.[2] The Swede had two further wins over top 30 players that year, beating Slobodan Živojinović in Basel and Milan Šrejber in Vienna.[2] On the doubles circuit, Eriksson reached the quarterfinals at the Indianapolis Clay Court Championships in both 1985 and 1986, partnering Mikael Pernfors.[2] He went further at Toulouse in 1985, making the semi-finals, with Peter Lundgren.[2] Grand Prix career finalsSingles: 1 (0–1)
Challenger titlesSingles: (1)
Doubles: (1)
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