Johan de Preter (born 19 April 1962) is a Belgian former professional

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player. Active in the 1980s, de Preter is a native of

Mechelen Mechelen (; french: Malines ; traditional English name: MechlinMechelen has been known in English as ''Mechlin'', from where the adjective ''Mechlinian'' is derived. This name may still be used, especially in a traditional or historical contex ...

and played two years of collegiate tennis for the University of Louisiana. His professional career included an occasional

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main draw appearance and he reached a best singles world ranking of 453. He appeared for the

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in a 1987 tie against Switzerland in Lugano, then in 1991 and 1992 served as the team's non-playing captain.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:de Preter, Johan 1962 births Living people Belgian male tennis players Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis players Belgian expatriate tennis players in the United States Sportspeople from Mechelen

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