Peter Kobelt (born November 17, 1990) is an American tennis player. He competed in the 2014 US Open alongside doubles partner Hunter Reese after receiving a wildcard into the men's doubles draw.[1] The pair lost 4–6, 1–6 to Michaël Llodra and Nicolas Mahut in the first round. Kobelt was raised in New Albany, Ohio and is a 2009 graduate of New Albany High School.[2] He then attended Ohio State University, graduating in 2014.[3][4]
Country (sports) | |
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Residence | Columbus, OH, U.S. |
Born | Cincinnati, OH, U.S. | November 17, 1990
Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Turned pro | 2012 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $77,543 |
Singles | |
Career record | 5-7 (from ATP Challenger Tour) |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 332 (May 16, 2016) |
Current ranking | No. 814 (May 3, 2021) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 0–1 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 378 (November 3, 2014) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
US Open | 1R (2014) |
Last updated on: May 3, 2021. |
In 2020, Kobelt entered the field of coaching. From 2020 to 2022, he was a volunteer assistant coach for the Kentucky Wildcats men's tennis team.[5] From 2023 to 2024, he served as the interim head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers men's tennis team, leading the team to a 17–10 record, its best since 1990, and in 2024, Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen named Kobelt the 12th permanent head coach of the team.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Player overview: Peter Kobelt". 2014 US Open.
- ^ "Player overview: Peter Kobelt". Tennis Recruiting Network.
- ^ "Buckeye Biography: Peter Kobelt". Ohio State University.
- ^ "College Spotlight: Peter Kobelt, Ohio State". USTA. March 17, 2014.
- ^ a b "Peter Kobelt named Husker men's tennis head coach". 1011 News. May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
External links
edit- Peter Kobelt at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Peter Kobelt at the International Tennis Federation