Michael Oberleitner (born 17 July 1966) is an Austrian

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coach and former professional player. Oberleitner, who was born in

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, had a career high ranking of 280 in the world and appeared in three singles main draws at his home tournament, the

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(1985, 1988 and 1989). On the

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, Oberleitner twice made the final four and en route to the semi-finals in Vienna in 1987 had a win over world number 78

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. In 1988 he reached a Challenger doubles final partnering Thomas Muster. Oberleitner was the coach of

Alexander Peya Alexander Peya (born 27 June 1980) is an Austrian male tennis player. He reached a career-high singles ranking of world no. 92 in April 2007. His career-high doubles ranking is World No. 3, first achieved in August 2013. In September 2008 Peya h ...

. His son, Neil Oberleitner, is a tennis player and competes at

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level.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Oberleitner, Michael 1966 births Living people Austrian male tennis players Austrian tennis coaches