Tom Okker

Dutch tennis player (born 1944) Tom OkkerFull nameThomas Samuel OkkerCountry (sports) NetherlandsResidenceHazerswoude-Dorp, NetherlandsBorn (1944-02-22) 22 February 1944 (age 82)Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeight1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Turned pro1968 (amateur from 1964)Retired1981PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)Prize money$1,257,200SinglesCareer record798–335 in pre Open-Era & Open EraCareer titles39 (35 listed by ATP)Highest rankingNo. 3 (2 March 1974)Grand Slam singles resultsAustralian OpenSF (1971)French OpenSF (1969)WimbledonSF (1978)US OpenF (1968)Other tournamentsTour FinalsF (1973)WCT FinalsSF (1971)DoublesCareer record550–152Career titles68Highest rankingNo. 1 (5 February 1979)Grand Slam doubles resultsAustralian OpenF (1971)French OpenW (1973)WimbledonF (1969)US OpenW (1976) Medal record Representing Netherlands Tennis Maccabiah Games 1965 Israel Men's singles 1965 Israel Mixed doubles Thomas Samuel Okker (born 22 February 1944), nicknamed "the Flying Dutchman", is a Dutch former tennis player who was active from the mid-1960s until 1980. He won the 1973 French Open Doubles, the 1976 US Open Doubles, and two gold medals at the 1965 Maccabiah Games in Israel. He was ranked