Eyal Erlich ( he, אייל ארליך; born 1 January 1977) is a former professional

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player from

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Career

Erlich made his

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debut at the

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, entering the main draw as a

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. He was defeated in the first round by German Arne Thoms, in straight sets. Three years later he qualified for his second Grand Slam, the 1998 US Open, but exited again in the opening round, losing to 20th seed

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. On the

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he was more successful as a doubles player and with partner

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reached the final of the 1996 Eisenberg Israel Open, as wild cards entrants. His highest ever doubles ranking was 160th in the world, which he attained in 1998. He also represented the

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, appearing in a total of 10 ties during his career. Of the 16 rubbers which he played, he won nine, five in singles and four in doubles. In 1996 he won the fifth and decisive rubber against

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's Helge Koll-Frafjord. His best wins perhaps came in the doubles, with victories over the

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and

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combination from Spain as well as the

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and

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ATP career finals

Doubles: (1 runner-up)

Challenger titles

Doubles: (3)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Erlich, Eyal 1977 births Living people Israeli male tennis players People from Tel Aviv