Hans Gildemeister
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Chile.jpg) Gildemeister in 2004 | |
| Full name | Hans Gildemeister Bohner |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Chile |
| Residence | Santiago, Chile |
| Born | 9 February 1956 Lima, Peru |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 1973 |
| Retired | 1987 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed both sides) |
| Prize money | $740,858 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 194–142 |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 12 (22 February 1980) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | QF (1978, 1979, 1980) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1977) |
| US Open | 2R (1977) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 251–126 |
| Career titles | 23 |
| Highest ranking | No. 5 (27 April 1987) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | F (1982) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1977) |
| US Open | 3R (1977) |
Hans Gildemeister Bohner (born Juan Pedro Gildemeister Bohner on 9 February 1956),[1] is a Chilean former tennis player of German ancestry, who won four singles and 23 doubles titles during his professional career.[1] The right-hander reached his highest singles ATP ranking on 22 February 1980, when he became world No. 12.
He is a former captain of the Chilean Davis Cup team.[2] [citation needed]
Gildemeister was born in Lima, Peru, to German parents and moved to Chile at the age of two. His father, Benito, owned a printing house and his mother, Elena, was a German teacher. He has four siblings.[3][4]
He naturalized Chilean by residence in 1978.[5]
He is the brother of Heinz [es] and Fritz Gildemeister, also pro tennis players,[3][5][6] and was brother-in-law of Laura Gildemeister, who was also a tennis player.[7]
He has lived in Tampa, Florida, United States.[3]
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1982 | French Open | Clay | Belus Prajoux |  Sherwood Stewart Ferdi Taygan | 5–7, 3–6, 1–1 ret. |
