Robert Van't Hof
| Full name | Robert Van't Hof | 
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | .png) United States | 
| Residence | Newport Beach, California, U.S.[1] | 
| Born | April 10, 1959 Lynwood, California, U.S. | 
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3 in) | 
| Turned pro | 1980 | 
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) | 
| Prize money | $495,947 | 
| Singles | |
| Career record | 83–105 (44.15%) | 
| Career titles | 2 | 
| Highest ranking | No. 25 (July 4, 1983) | 
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1981) | 
| Wimbledon | 4R (1983) | 
| US Open | 2R (1980, 1982) | 
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 170–171 (49.85%) | 
| Career titles | 6 | 
| Highest ranking | No. 20 (August 25, 1986) | 
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1990) | 
| French Open | 3R (1981) | 
| Wimbledon | 4R (1985, 1987) | 
| US Open | QF (1985) | 
Robert Van't Hof (born April 10, 1959)[1] is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
Early life
Van't Hof was born in Lynwood, California.[1]
Education
Van't Hof studied for three years at the University of Southern California, winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association singles title in 1980.[2] He left the University without being awarded a degree, in order to pursue his tennis career.[3]
Van't Hof was inducted into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Hall of Fame in 2003.[4]
Professional career
Turning professional in 1980, Van't Hof won his first top-level singles title in 1981 at Taipei and his second in 1989 in Seoul.[1] His best singles performance at a Grand Slam event came in 1983 at Wimbledon, where he reached the final 16.
Van't Hof won two top-level singles titles and six tour doubles titles, including the Pacific Southwest with Scott Davis in 1985, as an unseeded team. His career-high rankings were world no. 25 in singles (in 1983) and world no. 20 in doubles (in 1986).[1] He retired from the professional tour in 1990.
Coaching
After retiring as a player, Van't Hof worked as a coach to several players, including Lindsay Davenport, Todd Martin, and Coco Vandeweghe.[3][5]
Career finals
Singles
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Jan 1980 | Hobart, Australia | Hard |  Shlomo Glickstein | 6–7, 4–6 | 
| Win | 1–1 | Nov 1981 | Taipei, Taiwan | Carpet (i) |  Pat DuPré | 7–5, 6–2 | 
| Loss | 1–2 | Aug 1982 | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | Hard |  Sandy Mayer | 5–7, 3–6 | 
| Win | 2–2 | Apr 1989 | Seoul, South Korea | Hard | .svg.png) Brad Drewett | 7–5, 6–4 | 
Doubles
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Oct 1981 | Tokyo, Japan | Clay |  Larry Stefanki | .svg.png) Heinz Günthardt  Balázs Taróczy | 6–3, 2–6, 1–6 | 
| Loss | 0–2 | Jan 1982 | Auckland, New Zealand | Hard |  Larry Stefanki |  Andrew Jarrett  Jonathan Smith | 5–7, 6–7 | 
| Win | 1–2 | Nov 1982 | Taipei, Taiwan | Carpet (i) |  Larry Stefanki |  Fred McNair  Tim Wilkison | 6–3, 7–6 | 
| Win | 2–2 | Jun 1984 | Bristol, England, U.K. | Grass |  Larry Stefanki | .svg.png) John Alexander .svg.png) John Fitzgerald | 6–4, 5–7, 9–7 | 
| Win | 3–2 | Sep 1985 | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Hard |  Scott Davis |  Paul Annacone .svg.png) Christo van Rensburg | 6–3, 7–6 | 
| Win | 4–2 | Mar 1986 | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | Carpet (i) |  Andy Kohlberg | .svg.png) Christo Steyn .svg.png) Danie Visser | 6–2, 6–3 | 
| Win | 5–2 | Jan 1990 | Auckland, New Zealand | Hard |  Kelly Jones |  Gilad Bloom  Paul Haarhuis | 7–6, 6–0 | 
| Win | 6–2 | Feb 1990 | San Francisco, California, U.S. | Carpet (i) |  Kelly Jones |  Glenn Layendecker  Richey Reneberg | 2–6, 7–6, 6–3 | 
| Loss | 6–3 | Apr 1991 | Hong Kong, China | Hard | .svg.png) Glenn Michibata |  Patrick Galbraith  Todd Witsken | 2–6, 4–6 | 
References
- ^ a b c d e "Robert Van't Hof". ATP Tour. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "U.S.C.'s Van't Hof Takes N.C.A.A. Tennis Crown". New York Times. May 27, 1980. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ a b Pucin, Diane (August 5, 1999). "In Rob she trusts". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "ITA Men's Hall of Fame". Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "Wimbledon 2010: Laura Robson defeats American to reach girls' last 16". The Guardian. June 29, 2010. Retrieved May 3, 2020.