Jan Frode Andersen
Jan Frode Andersen (born 29 August 1972) is a Norwegian former tennis player. He played tennis for Norway, including competing in at least 60 countries[1] over a span of 8 years after turning professional in 1997. He represented Norway in the Davis Cup for 10 consecutive years compiling a 30-22 record (25-14 in singles).[2] His highest ATP ranking was 135.[3] This makes him the third best player in Norwegian history, after Christian Ruud and Casper Ruud.
| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Residence | Oslo, Norway |
| Born | August 29, 1972 Asker, Norway |
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Turned pro | 1997 |
| Retired | 2005 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | US$ 312,946 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 24–22 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 135 (March 29, 1999) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q3 (1999) |
| French Open | 2R (2001) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005) |
| US Open | Q2 (2003) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 4–8 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 295 (July 14, 2003) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | 30–22 |
He was also a television commentator for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation,[4] and he earned a bachelor's degree in Business & Administration from the University of Arizona in 1996.
References
- Bugge, Mette (10 July 2003). "Jeg holdt på å spille meg i hjel". Aftenposten. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- "Jan-Frode Andersen". Davis Cup Official Website. International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- "Jan Frode Andersen". ATP World Tour. Association of Tennis Professionals. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- Bye, Are (4 July 2008). "Sjekk den fysikken!". Aftenposten. Archived from the original on 6 August 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- Nordlie, Linda (21 September 2004). "Dama avgjør Andersens tenniskarrier". Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
External links
- Jan Frode Andersen at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Jan Frode Andersen at the International Tennis Federation
- Jan Frode Andersen at the Davis Cup
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