Dave Abelson
David Abelson (born 13 February 1975) is a Canadian former professional tennis player. He played in college for Miami University, competed in the 1997 Maccabiah Games in Israel, and was a Canadian representative at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg.[1]
| Full name | David Abelson |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Born | 13 February 1975 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $13,156 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 822 (28 Feb 2000) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 (ATP Tour) |
| Highest ranking | No. 307 (2 Oct 2000) |
Biography
Abelson was a collegiate player for Miami University in 1995-98. He was a MAC Freshman of the Year, and a four-time MAC First Team selection.[2]
He competed for Canada at the 1997 Maccabiah Games in Israel.[1]
Abelson was a Canadian representative at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, competing in both singles and doubles. He made the singles second round and the quarter-finals of the doubles.[3]
He won the 1999 Thailand F2 Futures with Australian Ashley Fisher.[4]
In 1999 Abelson was ranked 6th among Canadian men, and in 2000 he was ranked 7th.[5] His hometown at the time was Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada.[5]
On the professional tour, Abelson made his only ATP Tour main draw appearance at the 2000 Canadian Open, partnering Simon Larose in the doubles event.[6]
ITF Futures titles
Doubles: (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nov 1999 | Thailand F2, Pattaya City | Hard | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Ashley Fisher |
 Bartłomiej Dąbrowski  Björn Jacob |
6–4, ret. |
References
- "1997 Maccabiah Delegation". Maccabi Canada.
- "David Abelson (PDF)" (PDF). Miami University RedHawks.
- "Winnipeg grass kind to U.S." Winnipeg Free Press. 1 August 1999.
- "Profile". www.itftennis.com.
- "Media Guide" (PDF). Tennis Canada.
- "Patrick Rafter met fin au parcours de Sébastien Lareau". Réseau des sports (in French). 3 August 2000.