Oliver Freelove (born 5 March 1977) is a British former professional

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player.

Biography

Freelove played collegiate tennis in the United States for the

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. He earned All-American honours in the 1998/99 season. On the professional tour he was more successful as a doubles player, but featured in the singles at the 2000 Brighton International and won the first set of his opening round match against

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, before losing in three. All of his

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main draw appearances came in doubles. He competed in the men's doubles with James Davidson in 2000 and then again in 2001 partnering Kyle Spencer, losing both first round matches in four sets. At the

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he played with

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in the mixed doubles draw. He is now in the finance industry and currently works for

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Freelove, Oliver 1977 births Living people British male tennis players English male tennis players Illinois Fighting Illini men's tennis players Place of birth missing (living people)