Henrik Holm facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  Sweden |
|---|---|
| Residence | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| Born | 22 August 1968 Täby, Sweden |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 1988 |
| Retired | 1999 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,693,931 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 96–110 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 17 (5 July 1993) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1994) |
| French Open | 2R (1993, 1994) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1992) |
| US Open | 3R (1993) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 95–91 |
| Career titles | 5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 10 (16 May 1994) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1994) |
| French Open | 2R (1994) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1991, 1992, 1995, 1997) |
| US Open | 2R (1992) |
Henrik Holm was a professional tennis player from Sweden. He was born on August 22, 1968. Henrik started his professional tennis career in 1988. He played with his right hand and used a two-handed backhand shot.
Henrik became very good at doubles tennis, winning five titles. He also reached a high rank in singles, becoming world No. 17 in July 1993. This was a great achievement for him!
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Henrik Holm's Tennis Journey
Henrik Holm began playing tennis when he was just five years old. Tennis was a big part of his family. His father, Christer Holm, played for Sweden in the Davis Cup. He was even ranked No. 2 in Sweden in the 1960s. Henrik's mother, Gun, was also a tennis coach.
In July 1992, Henrik reached his first big singles final in Washington, D.C. He played against Petr Korda but lost the match. Later that year, he made it to another final in Tokyo, where he lost to Ivan Lendl. During that tournament, Henrik had an amazing win against Boris Becker, beating him 6–1, 6–2. This was one of Becker's biggest losses indoors!
Singles Finals: A Closer Look
Henrik Holm reached two singles finals during his career on the main ATP Tour. He played very well to get there, but he didn't win either of those final matches.
- In July 1992, he lost to Petr Korda in Washington, United States. The score was 4–6, 4–6.
- In October 1992, he lost to Ivan Lendl in Tokyo, Japan. The score was 6–7, 4–6.
Doubles Finals: His Big Wins
Henrik Holm was very successful in doubles tennis. He played in nine doubles finals and won five of them! This means he won more than half of his doubles finals.
- Loss in January 1993 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Bent-Ove Pedersen.
- Win in February 1993 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with Anders Järryd.
- Win in May 1993 in Munich, Germany, with Martin Damm.
- Win in July 1993 in Båstad, Sweden, with Anders Järryd.
- Loss in August 1993 in Cincinnati, United States, with Stefan Edberg.
- Win in March 1994 in Zaragoza, Spain, with Anders Järryd.
- Win in April 1994 in Tokyo, Japan, with Anders Järryd.
- Loss in May 1994 in Hamburg, Germany, with Anders Järryd.
- Loss in September 1995 in Bordeaux, France, with Danny Sapsford.
Challenger and Futures Tournaments
Besides the main ATP Tour, Henrik also played in other professional tournaments called ATP Challenger and ITF Futures events. These tournaments help players gain experience and improve their rankings.
Singles Wins in Challenger Events
Henrik won six singles titles at the Challenger level:
- July 1989 in Dublin, Ireland.
- July 1990 in Aptos, United States.
- August 1992 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- September 1992 in Azores, Portugal.
- June 1995 in Annenheim, Austria.
- January 1997 in Heilbronn, Germany.
Doubles Wins in Challenger Events
He also won seven doubles titles in Challenger tournaments:
- March 1990 in Jerusalem, Israel, with Peter Nyborg.
- August 1990 in Geneva, Switzerland, with Nils Holm.
- February 1991 in São Paulo, Brazil, with Nils Holm.
- September 1991 in Istanbul, Turkey, with Nils Holm.
- September 1992 in Azores, Portugal, with Nicklas Utgren.
- April 1994 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, with Magnus Larsson.
- February 1997 in Lippstadt, Germany, with Nils Holm.
See also
In Spanish: Henrik Holm para niños
