Björn Jacob
German tennis player
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Björn Jacob (born 3 December 1974) is a German former professional tennis player.[1]
| Country (sports) |  Germany |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 December 1974 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $27,736 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 416 (21 Oct 1996) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q3 (1995) |
| US Open | Q1 (1996) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 248 (8 Sep 1997) |
Jacob, a French Open junior quarter-finalist, competed on the professional tour in the 1990s and had a career high singles ranking of 416 in the world. He featured in qualifying draws for the Australian Open and US Open. His only ATP Challenger title came in doubles, at Nettingsdorf in 1997. He is a former personal coach of Julia Görges.[2]
ATP Challenger titles
Doubles: (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aug 1997 | Nettingsdorf Challenger | Clay | Michael Kohlmann |
 Thomas Buchmayer Thomas Strengberger |
6–2, 3–6, 6–3 |