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Norbäck played three [[Davis Cup]] matches for [[Sweden Davis Cup team|Sweden]], all in the [[1977 Davis Cup|1977 tournament]], the first a win in a doubles rubber against [[Monaco Davis Cup team|Monaco]] with [[Douglas Palm]] early in the campaign.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1876&dat=19770416&id=ekEsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Es0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3442,2910969&hl=en|title=Tennis|date=17 April 1977|work=[[Spartanburg Herald-Journal|Herald-Journal]]|page=B3|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> His other two matches came in Sweden's [[1977 Davis Cup Europe Zone|Europe Zone A]] semi-final against [[Italy Davis Cup team|Italy]] in [[Bastad]]. The youngest player in either team, Norbäck again partnered Palm in the doubles, with Sweden needing a win over the Italian pairing of [[Paolo Bertolucci]] and [[Adriano Panatta]] to keep the tie alive.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19770716&id=9IkwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0u0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6786,176104&hl=en|title=Italy Has Net Lead|date=16 July 1977|work=[[The Spokesman-Review]]|page=13|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> They were unable to, losing in four sets. In the reverse singles, Norbäck replaced [[Rolf Norberg]] for a dead rubber against [[Antonio Zugarelli]] and was able to secure a consolation win for the Swedes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2194&dat=19770718&id=Ru4yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8u0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=1109,2690911&hl=en|title=People in sport|date=18 July 1977|work=[[Ottawa Citizen]]|page=25|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> |
Norbäck played three [[Davis Cup]] matches for [[Sweden Davis Cup team|Sweden]], all in the [[1977 Davis Cup|1977 tournament]], the first a win in a doubles rubber against [[Monaco Davis Cup team|Monaco]] with [[Douglas Palm]] early in the campaign.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1876&dat=19770416&id=ekEsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Es0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3442,2910969&hl=en|title=Tennis|date=17 April 1977|work=[[Spartanburg Herald-Journal|Herald-Journal]]|page=B3|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> His other two matches came in Sweden's [[1977 Davis Cup Europe Zone|Europe Zone A]] semi-final against [[Italy Davis Cup team|Italy]] in [[Bastad]]. The youngest player in either team, Norbäck again partnered Palm in the doubles, with Sweden needing a win over the Italian pairing of [[Paolo Bertolucci]] and [[Adriano Panatta]] to keep the tie alive.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19770716&id=9IkwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0u0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6786,176104&hl=en|title=Italy Has Net Lead|date=16 July 1977|work=[[The Spokesman-Review]]|page=13|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> They were unable to, losing in four sets. In the reverse singles, Norbäck replaced [[Rolf Norberg]] for a dead rubber against [[Antonio Zugarelli]] and was able to secure a consolation win for the Swedes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2194&dat=19770718&id=Ru4yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8u0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=1109,2690911&hl=en|title=People in sport|date=18 July 1977|work=[[Ottawa Citizen]]|page=25|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> |
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His only title on the [[Grand Prix tennis circuit|Grand Prix circuit]] came at Zurich in 1977. He didn't drop a set all tournament, with wins over [[Georges Goven]], Lajos Levai |
His only title on the [[Grand Prix tennis circuit|Grand Prix circuit]] came at Zurich in 1977. He didn't drop a set all tournament, with wins over [[Georges Goven]], Lajos Levai, Juan Ignacio Muntanola, [[Nicola Spear]], then in the final [[Jacek Niedźwiedzki]]. |
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Norbäck lost a match at the [[1979 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships]] in unusual circumstances after he was defaulted for turning up late. Due to meet [[Manuel Orantes]] in the second round, he had spent the day with friends in New Hampshire, as a conversation with the referee-in-chief had left him under the impression his match was to be played late in the evening. When he arrived in Boston for his match he was informed Orantes had been awarded the win as he was over 30 minutes late, well above the 15-minute time limit allowance.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19790823&id=dS8dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BZ4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5442,5889845&hl=en|title=Norback learns a painful lesson|date=24 August 1979|work=[[The Tuscaloosa News]]|page=12|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> |
Norbäck lost a match at the [[1979 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships]] in unusual circumstances after he was defaulted for turning up late. Due to meet [[Manuel Orantes]] in the second round, he had spent the day with friends in New Hampshire, as a conversation with the referee-in-chief had left him under the impression his match was to be played late in the evening. When he arrived in Boston for his match he was informed Orantes had been awarded the win as he was over 30 minutes late, well above the 15-minute time limit allowance.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19790823&id=dS8dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BZ4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5442,5889845&hl=en|title=Norback learns a painful lesson|date=24 August 1979|work=[[The Tuscaloosa News]]|page=12|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> |
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| Full name | Jan Norbäck |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Sweden |
| Born | 6 March 1956 Hudiksvall, Sweden |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 36–76 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 98 (2 March 1981) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1977) |
| French Open | 3R (1981) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1977, 1979) |
| US Open | 2R (1979) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 26–64 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1977) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1978) |
| US Open | 1R (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980) |
Jan Norbäck (born 6 March 1956) is a former professional tennis player from Sweden.
Biography
Born in Hudiksvall, Norbäck was based out of Torshälla.
Norbäck played three Davis Cup matches for Sweden, all in the 1977 tournament, the first a win in a doubles rubber against Monaco with Douglas Palm early in the campaign.[1] His other two matches came in Sweden's Europe Zone A semi-final against Italy in Bastad. The youngest player in either team, Norbäck again partnered Palm in the doubles, with Sweden needing a win over the Italian pairing of Paolo Bertolucci and Adriano Panatta to keep the tie alive.[2] They were unable to, losing in four sets. In the reverse singles, Norbäck replaced Rolf Norberg for a dead rubber against Antonio Zugarelli and was able to secure a consolation win for the Swedes.[3]
His only title on the Grand Prix circuit came at Zurich in 1977. He didn't drop a set all tournament, with wins over Georges Goven, Lajos Levai, Juan Ignacio Muntanola, Nicola Spear, then in the final Jacek Niedźwiedzki.
Norbäck lost a match at the 1979 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships in unusual circumstances after he was defaulted for turning up late. Due to meet Manuel Orantes in the second round, he had spent the day with friends in New Hampshire, as a conversation with the referee-in-chief had left him under the impression his match was to be played late in the evening. When he arrived in Boston for his match he was informed Orantes had been awarded the win as he was over 30 minutes late, well above the 15-minute time limit allowance.[4]
He made main draw appearances in all four Grand Slam events and his best performance was at the 1981 French Open when he made the third round.[5]
Grand Prix career finals
Singles: 1 (1–0)
| Outcome | No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 1977 | Zurich, Switzerland | Hard |  Jacek Niedźwiedzki
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7–5, 6–2 |
See also
References
- ^ "Tennis". Herald-Journal. 17 April 1977. p. B3. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Italy Has Net Lead". The Spokesman-Review. 16 July 1977. p. 13. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "People in sport". Ottawa Citizen. 18 July 1977. p. 25. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Norback learns a painful lesson". The Tuscaloosa News. 24 August 1979. p. 12. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "French Open". The Pantagraph. 31 May 1981. p. 20. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
External links
- Jan Norbäck at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Jan Norbäck at the Davis Cup
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