Robert Cheyne (born 20 October 1976) is a New Zealand former professional

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player. Cheyne grew up in Tītahi Bay and was a collegiate player for

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, before competing professionally. He won two

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doubles titles, both with Mark Nielsen. In 2003 he represented the

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in ties against Pakistan and India. Soon after he left the tour to become an assistant coach for

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and helped guide the team to an NCAA championship in 2004. He previously worked in New Zealand as a chiropractor for Cheyne & Sissons Chiropracticand is now back in the United States, again working as a chiropractor, according to his Linkedln.

ITF Futures finals

Doubles: 3 (2–1)

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cheyne, Rob 1976 births Living people New Zealand male tennis players Fresno State Bulldogs men's tennis players Sportspeople from Porirua

ITF Futures finals

Doubles: 3 (2–1)

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