About Sean Sorensen
Born 1955. Sean Sorensen is an Irish tennis player.
Sean Sorensen (born 11 December 1955) is a former professional tennis player from Ireland.
Career When Sorensen qualified for the 1977 Wimbledon Championships, he became the first Irishman to appear in the main draw of a Grand Slam in the Open Era. He was beaten in the opening round by Rod Laver.
In 1980 he was a quarter-finalist at the Grand Prix event in Metz, defeating Craig Wittus and Kim Warwick en route.
Personal During his career and for another 20 years after, Sorensen lived in Germany, but has since returned to Ireland. While in Stuttgart he had two sons, Kevin and Louk, who have both also played Davis Cup tennis.
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Who is Sean Sorensen?
Irish tennis player
When was Sean Sorensen born?
Sean Sorensen was born on 11 December 1955 in Kennebec County.
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Sean Sorensen is a tennis player.
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Sean Sorensen is Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sean Sorensen. https://biography.guide/sean-sorensen/
MLA: "Sean Sorensen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sean-sorensen/.
Chicago: "Sean Sorensen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sean-sorensen/.
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