Henri de Wet (born 1 March 1962) is a former professional tennis player from South Africa.
| Full name | Henri de Wet |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  South Africa |
| Born | 1 March 1962 Klerksdorp, South Africa |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $18,254 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 181 (6 August 1984) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 167 (13 August 1984) |
Biography
editBorn in Klerksdorp, de Wet attended college in the United States in the early 1980s, at the University of Miami. He played on the same tennis team at the University of Miami as countryman Christo Steyn.[1] In 1983 he turned professional and won a Challenger title that year in Vigo, Spain. In addition to two Grand Prix main draw appearances in Johannesburg, de Wet also appeared at the Austrian Open Kitzbühel in 1984 and the 1985 Cincinnati Open. At the Bloemfontein Challenger tournament in 1987 he had a win over future world number one Jim Courier.[citation needed]
Having immigrated to Germany, he now lives in Düsseldorf.[2]
Challenger titles
editSingles: (1)
edit| Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Vigo, Spain | Clay |  Pender Murphy
|
1–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
References
edit- ^ "Scoreboard". Reno Gazette-Journal. 20 May 1983. p. 27. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ^ "TuS 84/10-Herren 55 legen perfekten Saisonstart hin" (in German). lokalkompass.de. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
