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Johannes van Dalsum

1929 – 2010

Dutch tennis player

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Lived 1929 – 2010 (aged 80). Johannes van Dalsum was a Dutch tennis player.

Johannes "Hans" van Dalsum (12 December 1929 – 15 April 2010) was a Dutch tennis player.

Van Dalsum made his debut at Wimbledon in 1953, losing in the first round to René Buser in four sets. In 1955, he defeated Khawaja Saeed in the first round in straight sets, but lost in the second round to Ian Froman in five sets, after leading 2–0 in sets. In 1956, he lost to Graham Regan in four sets, and in his last Wimbledon appearance in 1957 he lost in the first round to Tony Pickard in straight sets.

Van Dalsum was a four-time Dutch national champion in singles (1954, 1955, 1957, 1960) and five-time champion in doubles (four titles with Fred Dehnert and one with Piet van Eysden).

He played in seven ties for the Netherlands in the Davis Cup between 1955 and 1960 and compiled a record of six wins and nine losses.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johannes van Dalsum?

Dutch tennis player (1929–2010)

When was Johannes van Dalsum born?

Johannes van Dalsum was born on 12 December 1929.

When did Johannes van Dalsum die?

Johannes van Dalsum died on 15 April 2010.

What was Johannes van Dalsum's occupation?

Johannes van Dalsum was a tennis player.

What nationality was Johannes van Dalsum?

Johannes van Dalsum was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johannes van Dalsum

· Wikidata: Q2557948

· DBpedia: Hans van Dalsum

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