Ludovic Walter (born 4 January 1983) is a French former professional

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player. Walter, who comes from the town of

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in Brittany, spent his early career in the United States playing varsity tennis for Duke University, where he was a three-time

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n (2004, 2005 and 2006). From 2006 to 2012 he competed on the professional tour and reached his career high singles ranking of 279 on his final month on tour. He featured in one

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main draw, as the qualifier at the

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in Rosmalen. Walter now works in finance and is based in London.

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals

Singles: 10 (3–7)

Doubles: 18 (7–11)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Walter, Ludovic 1983 births Living people French male tennis players Duke Blue Devils men's tennis players Sportspeople from Vannes 21st-century French people