Jeon Young-dai
South Korean tennis player
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Jeon Young-dai (born 4 October 1960) is a South Korean former professional tennis player.[1]
Country(sports)
South Korea
South KoreaBorn4 October 1960
Chungmu, South Korea
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
| Country (sports) | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 October 1960 Chungmu, South Korea |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
Born in Chungmu, Jeon didn't take up tennis until his second year of middle school and was first selected to South Korea's national team as a 17-year old. In the 1980 Davis Cup tournament he helped South Korea win ties against Pakistan, Indonesia and India.[2] He won a silver medal in men's doubles at the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi (with Song Dong-wook). After retiring he became a coach and had a successful reign in charge of Konkuk University, which dominated the national college championships.[3] He also became South Korea's national coach.[when?][4]