Claude de Gronckel (born 21 May 1943) is a former
tennis player from Belgium who was active in the 1950s and 1960s.
Tennis career
De Gronckel participated in the
1959
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and
1961 Wimbledon boys' singles events, losing in the second round and semifinals, respectively.
De Gronckel was a regular member of the
Belgium Davis Cup team
The Belgium men's national tennis team represents Belgium in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Royal Belgian Tennis Federation.
History
Belgium competed in its first Davis Cup in 1904 when it achieved its best result until 20 ...
throughout the 1960s, making his debut in 1960 against
Brazil during the
Europe Zone second round tie. During his Davis Cup career, he played 6 singles and 4 doubles matches without scoring any victories.
See also
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List of Belgium Davis Cup team representatives
This is a list of tennis players who have represented the Belgium Davis Cup team in an official Davis Cup match. Belgium have taken part in the competition since 1904.
Players
References
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Lists of Davis Cu ...
References
External links
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1943 births
Living people
Belgian male tennis players
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