David Ekerot (born 1 February 1970) is a former professional tennis player from Sweden. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 2 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 52 in 1997.
| Country (sports) |  Sweden |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 February 1970 Lund, Sweden |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro | 1995 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $127,909 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 699 (25 Jul 1994) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 25–37 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 52 (28 Apr 1997) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1996) |
| French Open | 1R (1996, 1997) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1996, 1997) |
| US Open | 1R (1996, 1997) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1997) |
After his tennis career he became a musician. His most known songs are The Full Life and Burning Books.
Career finals
editDoubles (2 titles, 1 runner-up)
edit| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Aug 1995 | Umag, Croatia | Clay | 4–6, 0–6 | ||
| Win | 1–1 | Jul 1996 | Båstad, Sweden | Clay | 6–4, 3–6, 6–4 | ||
| Win | 2–1 | Sep 1996 | Bucharest, Romania | Clay | 7–6, 7–6 |
External links
edit- David Ekerot at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- David Ekerot at the International Tennis Federation
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