Markus Zillner
| Country (sports) |  Germany |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 March 1970 Munich, West Germany |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Turned pro | 1988 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $99,911 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 5-9 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 143 (22 Jun 1992) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1992) |
Markus Zillner (born 19 March 1970) is a former professional tennis player from Germany.[1]
Zillner was runner-up in the 18s age group of the 1987 German Open.[2]
He made the quarter-finals of the 1991 Austrian Open, held in Kitzbühel.[2] En route he defeated the eighth ranked player in the world, Sergi Bruguera.[2]
In the 1992 French Open, which he entered as a qualifier, Zillner came from two sets down to upset world number 26 Amos Mansdorf in the opening round.[2] He saved four match points in the third set tiebreak.[3] The German met Nicklas Kulti in the second round and played another five set match, but this time wasn't able to finish on top.[2] It would be his only Grand Slam appearance.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ ITF Tennis Profile
- ^ a b c d e f ATP World Tour Profile
- ^ Jerusalem Post,"Amos Loses", 28 May 1992, pg. 13