Paul Goldstein
American tennis player and champion
Born
August 4th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional tennis player who competed on the ATP Tour and achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 64 in July 2001. Goldstein played predominantly in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with significant appearances in Grand Slam tournaments. He transitioned to becoming a collegiate tennis coach after retiring from professional play, contributing to the development of young players in the sport. His playing career included participation in both singles and doubles events, with notable success in doubles competitions.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 64
Participated in Grand Slam tournaments
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