Rob Cheyne
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| Full name | Robert Cheyne |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  New Zealand |
| Born | 20 October 1976 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–1 (Davis Cup) |
| Highest ranking | No. 790 (28 May 2001) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 617 (21 July 2003) |
Robert Cheyne (born 20 October 1976) is a New Zealand former professional tennis player.
Cheyne grew up in Tītahi Bay and was a collegiate player for Fresno State, before competing professionally.[1] He won two ITF Futures doubles titles, both with Mark Nielsen. In 2003 he represented the New Zealand Davis Cup team in ties against Pakistan and India. Soon after he left the tour to become an assistant coach for Baylor University and helped guide the team to an NCAA championship in 2004.[2] He previously worked in New Zealand as a chiropractor for Cheyne & Sissons Chiropractic[3] and is now back in the United States, again working as a chiropractor, according to his Linkedln.
ITF Futures finals
[edit]Doubles: 3 (2–1)
[edit]| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Aug 2002 | Austria F3, Kramsach | Clay |  Stefan Wauters
|
 Ivan Cinkuš Krešimir Ritz
|
4–6, 6–7(4) |
| Win | 1–1 | Apr 2003 | Japan F1, Kōfu | Carpet | Mark Nielsen
|
 Katsushi Fukuda  Michael Ryderstedt
|
4–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
| Win | 2–1 | Apr 2003 | Japan F2, Tokyo | Hard | Mark Nielsen
|
Joji Miyao Yasuo Miyazaki
|
6–0, 6–4 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Dando, Kris (1 March 2010). "From backhands to bones". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rutledge, John (11 June 2004). "Baylor tennis team takes title_61404". Baptist Standard.
- ^ "Texas Colleges - Baylor". Houston Chronicle. 25 August 2005.