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Peter Kobelt
American tennis player / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter Kobelt (born November 17, 1990) is an American tennis player. He competed in the 2014 US Open alongside doubles partner Hunter Reese after receiving a wildcard into the men's doubles draw.[1] The pair lost 4–6, 1–6 to Michaël Llodra and Nicolas Mahut in the first round. Kobelt was raised in New Albany, Ohio and is a 2009 graduate of New Albany High School.[2] He then attended Ohio State University, graduating in 2014.[3][4]
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Residence | Columbus, OH, U.S. |
Born | (1990-11-17) November 17, 1990 (age 33) Cincinnati, OH, U.S. |
Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Turned pro | 2012 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $77,543 |
Singles | |
Career record | 5-7 (from ATP Challenger Tour) |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 332 (May 16, 2016) |
Current ranking | No. 814 (May 3, 2021) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 0–1 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 378 (November 3, 2014) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
US Open | 1R (2014) |
Last updated on: May 3, 2021. |
In 2020, Kobelt entered the field of coaching. From 2020 to 2022, he was a volunteer assistant coach for the Kentucky Wildcats men's tennis team.[5] From 2023 to 2024, he served as the interim head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers men's tennis team, leading the team to a 17–10 record, its best since 1990, and in 2024, Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen named Kobelt the 12th permanent head coach of the team.[5]