Robin Ammerlaan (born 26 February 1968 in

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) is a Dutch former professional

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player. A former world No. 1 in both singles and doubles, Ammerlaan is a 14-time

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champion and two-time

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gold medalist. The right-handed player's favourite surface is carpet, and he was coached by Gert Bolk. His wheelchair is manufactured by Invacare. Ammerlaan ended his professional career after the 2012 London Paralympics.

Paralympic games

Sydney 2000

He won the gold medal for Wheelchair tennis men double with Ricky Molier. In the final they played against David Johnson and David Hall from Australia.

Athens 2004

He won the gold medal for Wheelchair tennis men singles. In the final he played against David Hall from Australia.

Beijing 2008

He won the silver medal for wheelchair tennis men single. He lost in the final from

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from Japan

Grand Slam Titles

Singles

* 2006 French Open * 2005 US Open *

2005 Australian Open The 2005 Australian Open was a Grand Slam tennis tournament held in Melbourne, Australia from 17 until 30 January 2005. Roger Federer was unsuccessful in defending his 2004 title, being defeated in the semi-finals by eventual champion Marat Safin ...

* 2003 Australian Open * 2002 Australian Open

Doubles

* 2008 Wimbledon (w/ Vink) * 2007 Wimbledon (w/ Vink) *

2007 Australian Open The 2007 Australian Open was a Grand Slam tennis tournament held in Melbourne, Australia from 15 January until 28 January 2007. The total prize pool was set at exactly A$20 million, with the winners of both the men's and women's singles competi ...

(w/ Kunieda) * 2006 US Open (w/ Jeremiasz) *

2006 Australian Open The 2006 Australian Open was played between 16 and 29 January 2006. Marat Safin could not defend his 2005 title, due to an injury he suffered in late 2005. Roger Federer won his second Australian Open title, defeating Marcos Baghdatis in the fin ...

(w/ Legner) * 2005 US Open (w/ Jeremiasz) * 2005 Australian Open (w/ Legner) *

2004 Australian Open The 2004 Australian Open was a Grand Slam (tennis), Grand Slam tennis tournament held in Melbourne, Australia from 19 January to 1 February 2004. Andre Agassi was unsuccessful in defending his 2003 title, being defeated in the semi-finals by Mara ...

(w/ Legner) * 2003 Australian Open (w/ Kruszelnicki)

Performance timelines

Singles

Doubles

References

External links

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