About John Van Nostrand
Lived 1961 – 1984 (aged 22). John Van Nostrand was an American tennis player.
John Van Nostrand (July 17, 1961 – April 15, 1984) was a professional tennis player from the United States. His sister Molly Van Nostrand also played tennis professionally. Both were coached by their father, Kingdon Van Nostrand.
Career Van Nostrand was a dual NCAA All-American for Pepperdine University, in 1982 and 1983.
He appeared in the main draw of one Grand Slam during his career, the 1983 Australian Open, in the men's doubles, but never got to play a point, as he and partner Jim Gurfein defaulted the match.
Grand Prix career finals Doubles: 1 (1–0)
Challenger titles Doubles: (1)
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Who was John Van Nostrand?
US tennis player (1961-1984)
When was John Van Nostrand born?
John Van Nostrand was born on 17 July 1961 in Long Island.
When did John Van Nostrand die?
John Van Nostrand died on 15 April 1984 in Mexico, San Juan del Río.
What was John Van Nostrand's occupation?
John Van Nostrand was a tennis player.
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John Van Nostrand was American.
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