Ulrich Pinner (born 7 February 1954) is a former professional tennis player from Germany. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 19 in August 1979 and was the German No. 1 from 1978-1980.
Country (sports) | West Germany |
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Residence | Essen, Germany |
Born | Zittau, East Germany | 7 February 1954
Turned pro | 1973 |
Retired | 1984 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Singles | |
Career record | 138–125 |
Career titles | 2 ATP, 2 Challenger |
Highest ranking | No. 19 (13 August 1979) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1975) |
French Open | 3R (1976, 1977) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1975, 1976) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 17–51 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 521 (8 October 1981) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1974) |
Pinner participated in ten Davis Cup ties for West Germany from 1976 to 1982, posting a 12–8 record in singles and a 2–1 record in doubles.
Career finals
editSingles: 5 (4–1)
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Grand Slam (0) |
ATP Masters Series (0) |
ATP Tour (2) |
Challengers (2) |
Result | No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Win | 1. | 1978 | Stuttgart Outdoor, Germany | Clay | Kim Warwick | 6–2, 6–2, 7–6 |
Win | 2. | 1979 | Gstaad, Switzerland | Clay | Peter McNamara | 6–2, 6–4, 7–5 |
Loss | 1. | 1979 | Stuttgart Outdoor, Germany | Clay | Tomáš Šmíd | 4–6, 0–6, 2–6 |
Win | 3. | 1981 | Barcelona, Spain | Clay | Miguel Mir | 6–3, 6–1 |
Win | 4. | 1981 | Travemünde, Germany | Clay | Peter Elter | 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 |