Robert Cheyne (born 20 October 1976) is a New Zealand former professional tennis player.
Full name | Robert Cheyne |
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Country (sports) | ![]() |
Born | (1976-10-20) 20 October 1976 (age 46) |
Singles | |
Career record | 1–1 (Davis Cup) |
Highest ranking | No. 790 (28 May 2001) |
Doubles | |
Highest ranking | No. 617 (21 July 2003) |
Cheyne grew up in Tītahi Bay and was a collegiate player for Fresno State, before competing professionally.[1] He won two ITF Futures doubles titles, both with Mark Nielsen. In 2003 he represented the New Zealand Davis Cup team in ties against Pakistan and India. Soon after he left the tour to become an assistant coach for Baylor University and helped guide the team to an NCAA championship in 2004.[2] He is now back in New Zealand, working as a chiropractor.[3]
Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 0–1 | Aug 2002 | Austria F3, Kramsach | Clay | ![]() |
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4–6, 6–7(4) |
Win | 1–1 | Apr 2003 | Japan F1, Kōfu | Carpet | ![]() |
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4–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
Win | 2–1 | Apr 2003 | Japan F2, Tokyo | Hard | ![]() |
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6–0, 6–4 |