Tom Okker

Tom Okker (born February 22 1944), nicknamed The Flying Dutchman, is a former tennis player from the Netherlands. He was Dutch champion from 1964 to 1968, when he turned professional.

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February 22 - 1944 - Netherlands

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In 1968 Okker reached the quarter final of Wimbledon, and in 1978 he reached the semifinals. He achieved his best result in a grand slam tournament in 1968, when he lost the five-set final of the US Open against Arthur Ashe(14-12, 5-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3).

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1968 - Wimbledon - 1978 - US Open - Arthur Ashe

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