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Rick Fagel

b. 1953

American tennis player

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About Rick Fagel

Born 1953. Rick Fagel is an American tennis player.

Rick Fagel (born November 29, 1953) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

Career Fagel played collegiate tennis at Columbia University and won the Ivy League Championship in 1972, beating Vitas Gerulaitis in the final.

He appeared in 14 Grand Slam during his career. He was eliminated at the semi-final stage, by Mark Cox. The following year he made the quarter-finals of the Florence Open. In 1980 he and partner David Carter were doubles runners-up at the Sarasota Grand Prix.

Grand Prix career finals

Doubles: 1 (0–1) ResultW-L DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 0–1 Feb 1980 Sarasota, United States Clay David Carter Andrés Gómez Ricardo Ycaza 3–6, 4–6

Challenger titles

Singles: (1)

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Important facts

Born
29 November 1953, Miami
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Tennis player
Nationality
United States
Education
Columbia University

People in Rick Fagel's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rick Fagel?

American tennis player

When was Rick Fagel born?

Rick Fagel was born on 29 November 1953 in Miami.

What is Rick Fagel's occupation?

Rick Fagel is a tennis player.

What nationality is Rick Fagel?

Rick Fagel is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rick Fagel

· Wikidata: Q7331375

· DBpedia: Rick Fagel

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