Ola Kristiansson (born 23 September 1971) is a former professional

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player from Sweden.

Biography

A right-handed player from

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, Kristiansson was a Sweden Junior Davis Cup team representative and made three grand slam boys' doubles quarter-finals in 1989, with

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. Kristiansson, who turned professional in 1990, was most prominent on tour as a double player, with a best ranking of 123 in the world. In singles he had a career high ranking of 277 and reached the final round of qualifying in each of the four

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tournaments during his career. He won his only singles match on the ATP Tour at the

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in 1994, over

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. In 1995 he competed in the main draw of the men's doubles at all grand slam events. At the Australian Open he made the round of 16 partnering

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, which included a win against sixth seeds David Adams and

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. He also paired up with Wahlgren for first round exits at the French Open and Wimbledon. With a new partner, Mårten Renström, Kristiansson reached the round of 16 at the US Open. Since retiring in 1997 he has been a tennis coach. Previously the personal coach of

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and

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, he now coaches locally in Båstad.

Challenger titles

Doubles: (3)

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kristiansson, Ola 1971 births Living people Swedish male tennis players Swedish tennis coaches Sportspeople from Helsingborg