Ulf Eriksson is a former Swedish

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player who was active in the 1970s.

Career

Juniors

Eriksson participated in the 1975 Wimbledon boys' singles event, losing in the quarterfinals to the New Zealander, Chris Lewis. At the end of 1975, Eriksson was ranked no. 8 by the magazine,

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in its annual year–end rankings.

Pro tour

Eriksson made his debut in the main draw of a

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event at the 1974 Stockholm Open, losing in the first round to

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. Eriksson played in the singles main draw of the

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and in partnership with his compatriot,

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in the doubles event, losing in the first round in both instances. He also qualified for the singles main draw of the

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before losing to

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. During August 1979 and in partnership with

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, Eriksson reached the doubles final at the Royan Challenger and then lost to

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and

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. Eriksson has a career high ATP singles ranking of No. 189 that he achieved on 26 December 1979.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Eriksson, Ulf Living people Swedish male tennis players Year of birth missing (living people)