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'''Noam Okun''' ({{lang-he|נעם אוקון}}; born April 16, 1978) is an Israeli retired professional [[tennis player]]. |
'''Noam Okun''' ({{lang-he|נעם אוקון}}; born April 16, 1978) is an Israeli retired professional [[tennis player]]. |
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He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 95 in April 2002.<ref name=autogenerated1> |
He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 95 in April 2002.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web|url=http://www.atptour.com/en/players/noam-okun/o133/overview|title=Noam Okun | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis|website=ATP Tour}}</ref> Okun won several [[ATP Challenger Series|challenger tournaments]] in his career, and was a consistent competitor on the [[Association of Tennis Professionals|ATP]] tour, often qualifying for [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] events. |
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He, [[Harel Levy]], and [[Dudi Sela]] were Israel's top singles players for a number of years. Okun trained at the [[Israel Tennis Centers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tennis.org.il/EItcChampions.html |title=ITC Champions |date=June 29, 2007 |accessdate=September 7, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070629162054/http://www.tennis.org.il/EItcChampions.html |archivedate=June 29, 2007}}</ref> |
He, [[Harel Levy]], and [[Dudi Sela]] were Israel's top singles players for a number of years. Okun trained at the [[Israel Tennis Centers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tennis.org.il/EItcChampions.html |title=ITC Champions |date=June 29, 2007 |accessdate=September 7, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070629162054/http://www.tennis.org.il/EItcChampions.html |archivedate=June 29, 2007}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Okun was born in [[Haifa]], Israel.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> His parents are Igor (who works for Israeli Electric Company) and Galit (an assistant to an orthopedic doctor), and he is [[Jewish]].<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref> |
Okun was born in [[Haifa]], Israel.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> His parents are Igor (who works for Israeli Electric Company) and Galit (an assistant to an orthopedic doctor), and he is [[Jewish]].<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajn.com.au/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080918213053/http://www.ajn.com.au/news/news.asp?pgID=4744|title=AJN | Latest Nicotine News|archivedate=September 18, 2008|website=www.ajn.com.au}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Davis |first=Carin |url=http://www.jewishjournal.com/up_front/article/serving_jewish_pride_in_la_20020816/ |title= Up Front |work=Jewish Journal |date=August 15, 2002 |accessdate=January 9, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Tennis career== |
==Tennis career== |
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In July 2007, Okun won his second challenger title in [[Winnetka, Illinois]], beating South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6–4, 6–3 in the final.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
In July 2007, Okun won his second challenger title in [[Winnetka, Illinois]], beating South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6–4, 6–3 in the final.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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In February 2009 he won an Israel F2 tournament, and lost in the finals of an Israel F3 tournament to [[Harel Levy]], by walkover.<ref name=autogenerated2> |
In February 2009 he won an Israel F2 tournament, and lost in the finals of an Israel F3 tournament to [[Harel Levy]], by walkover.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{Cite web|url=http://www.atptour.com/en/players/noam-okun/o133/overview|title=Noam Okun | Player Activity | ATP Tour | Tennis|website=ATP Tour}}</ref> In August and September 2009, he won three tournaments -- an Israel F4, F5 and F6 tournament.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> |
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In March 2015, he played in an Israel F3 tournament in Ramat Hasharon, Israel, and lost in the finals to [[Isak Arvidsson]] of Sweden.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> |
In March 2015, he played in an Israel F3 tournament in Ramat Hasharon, Israel, and lost in the finals to [[Isak Arvidsson]] of Sweden.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> |
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===Davis Cup=== |
===Davis Cup=== |
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Okun was a major force on the Israeli [[Davis Cup]] team, playing for it in 1999 and since 2001, going 17–16, and winning both of his matches in Israel's 2006 3–2 victory over Great Britain.<ref> |
Okun was a major force on the Israeli [[Davis Cup]] team, playing for it in 1999 and since 2001, going 17–16, and winning both of his matches in Israel's 2006 3–2 victory over Great Britain.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030821123852/http://www.daviscup.com/teams/player.asp?player=10007911|title=Wayback Machine|date=August 21, 2003|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> His Davis Cup record also includes big wins in live rubbers over [[Wayne Ferreira]], [[Jarkko Nieminen]], and [[Andreas Seppi]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Country (sports) |  Israel |
|---|---|
| Residence | Haifa, Israel |
| Born | April 16, 1978 Haifa, Israel |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Turned pro | 1996 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $784,555 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 36–59 |
| Career titles | 0 5 Challengers, 5 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 95 (22 April 2002) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2000, 2002) |
| French Open | Q3 (2005) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2002, 2005) |
| US Open | 2R (2002, 2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–5 |
| Career titles | 0 9 Challengers, 2 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 162 (6 July 2009) |
| Last updated on: 25 October 2012. | |
Noam Okun (Hebrew: נעם אוקון; born April 16, 1978) is an Israeli retired professional tennis player.
He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 95 in April 2002.[1] Okun won several challenger tournaments in his career, and was a consistent competitor on the ATP tour, often qualifying for Grand Slam events.
He, Harel Levy, and Dudi Sela were Israel's top singles players for a number of years. Okun trained at the Israel Tennis Centers.[2]
Early life
Okun was born in Haifa, Israel.[1] His parents are Igor (who works for Israeli Electric Company) and Galit (an assistant to an orthopedic doctor), and he is Jewish.[1][3][4]
Tennis career
Okun began playing tennis at age nine, and was selected to be part of the Israeli Tennis Federation program after a short course at school.[1]
He turned pro in 1999, at the age of 21.
In 2000, Okun qualified for the Australian Open, where he lost to hometown favorite Mark Philippoussis in a five-set thriller, 4–6, 2–6, 6–2, 6–3, 2–6. This was Okun's grand slam debut.[1]
In March 2002, Okun upset Albert Portas of Spain, ranked # 26 in the world, 7–6(4), 6–4, in Scottsdale. In July 2002 he upset Sjeng Schalken of the Netherlands, ranked # 23 in the world, 7–6(5), 7–6(4), in Los Angeles. Okun qualified into the 2002 US Open, and lost to world # 1 and defending champion Lleyton Hewitt of Australia, 6–7(7), 4–6, 1–6 in the second round.[1]
In August 2003 Okun upset Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands, ranked # 15 in the world, 3–6, 6–3, 6–1, in Cincinnati.[1]
In August 2004, Okun won his first title in Binghamton, New York, beating Danai Udomchoke 6–3, 4–6, 6–1 for the title.[1]
In June 2005, Okun qualified for Wimbledon, and lost to Gaël Monfils 6–3, 4–6, 4–6, 6–7(14) in the first round. In September 2005, Okun qualified for the US Open and lost to Mariano Puerta 6–7(4), 7–6(3), 4–6, 0–6 in the first round.[1]
In September 2006, Okun qualified for the US Open, and beat Potito Starace 6–2, 6–0, 4–6, 6–2 in the first round. Okun went down to Łukasz Kubot in the second round, 6–7(7), 4–6, 6–2, 6–2, 4–6.[1]
In July 2007, Okun won his second challenger title in Winnetka, Illinois, beating South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6–4, 6–3 in the final.[1]
In February 2009 he won an Israel F2 tournament, and lost in the finals of an Israel F3 tournament to Harel Levy, by walkover.[5] In August and September 2009, he won three tournaments -- an Israel F4, F5 and F6 tournament.[5]
In March 2015, he played in an Israel F3 tournament in Ramat Hasharon, Israel, and lost in the finals to Isak Arvidsson of Sweden.[5]
Davis Cup
Okun was a major force on the Israeli Davis Cup team, playing for it in 1999 and since 2001, going 17–16, and winning both of his matches in Israel's 2006 3–2 victory over Great Britain.[6] His Davis Cup record also includes big wins in live rubbers over Wayne Ferreira, Jarkko Nieminen, and Andreas Seppi.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Noam Okun | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour.
- ^ "ITC Champions". June 29, 2007. Archived from the original on June 29, 2007. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
- ^ "AJN | Latest Nicotine News". www.ajn.com.au. Archived from the original on September 18, 2008.
- ^ Davis, Carin (August 15, 2002). "Up Front". Jewish Journal. Retrieved January 9, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Noam Okun | Player Activity | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour.
- ^ "Wayback Machine". web.archive.org. August 21, 2003.
