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K. J. Hippensteel

b. 1980

American tennis player

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About K. J. Hippensteel

Born 1980. K. J. Hippensteel is an American tennis player.

Kirk James Hippensteel (born May 8, 1980) is an American retired tennis player.

Career Hippensteel attended Stanford University, where he was a four-time All-American. He was the #1 ranked player in NCAA tennis his sophomore and senior year. Before attending Stanford, Hippensteel was a US Open Boys' Doubles champion with eventual Stanford teammate David Martin in 1998. He also has ITF junior wins over Guillermo Coria and Andy Roddick. He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 150 in November 2004, before being slowed by elbow and back injuries.

Junior Grand Slam finals

Doubles: 1 (1 title)

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals Singles: 9 (5–4) LegendATP Challenger (1–1)ITF Futures (4–3)Finals by surfaceHard (4–4)Clay (1–0)Grass (0–0)Carpet (0–0)

Doubles: 9 (7–2) LegendATP Challenger (1–1)ITF Futures (6–1)Finals by surfaceHard (4–2)Clay (3–0)Grass (0–0)Carpet (0–0)

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Important facts

Born
8 May 1980, Roanoke
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Tennis player
Nationality
United States
Education
Stanford University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is K. J. Hippensteel?

American tennis player

When was K. J. Hippensteel born?

K. J. Hippensteel was born on 8 May 1980 in Roanoke.

What is K. J. Hippensteel's occupation?

K. J. Hippensteel is a tennis player.

What nationality is K. J. Hippensteel?

K. J. Hippensteel is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: K. J. Hippensteel

· Wikidata: Q6323398

· DBpedia: K. J. Hippensteel

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