David Abelson (born 13 February 1975) is a Canadian former professional

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player. He played in college for

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, competed in the

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in Israel, and was a Canadian representative at the

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in Winnipeg.

Biography

Abelson was a collegiate player for

in 1995-98. He was a

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Freshman of the Year, and a four-time MAC First Team selection. He competed for Canada at the

in Israel. Abelson was a Canadian representative at the

in Winnipeg, competing in both singles and doubles. He made the singles second round and the quarter-finals of the doubles. He won the 1999 Thailand F2 Futures with Australian

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. In 1999 Abelson was ranked 6th among Canadian men, and in 2000 he was ranked 7th. His hometown at the time was

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, Canada. On the professional tour, Abelson made his only

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main draw appearance at the 2000 Canadian Open, partnering

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in the doubles event.

ITF Futures titles

Doubles: (1)

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