Person Open DS/UK/21070 Pernfors; Mikael (fl 1980s-); Swedish tennis player Pernfors Mikael fl 1980s- Swedish tennis player Male

Before turning professional, Pernfors was particularly successful in the United States as a collegiate player for the University of Georgia. It was here that he became the first player since Dennis Ralston to win back-to-back NCAA singles titles in 1984 and 1985. In his first year as a professional in 1986 Pernfors reached his first and only Grand Slam singles final at the French Open – where he lost in straight sets to Ivan Llendl. Pernfors career was hindered by injuries in the early 1990s, however he managed to make a remarkable comeback in 1993, winning the Tennis Masters series event in Canada – an achievement that earnt him the prestigious ATP’s ‘Comeback Player of the Year’ award. Since retiring Pernfors is a regular competitor on the ATP Champions Tour and has established a company which sells baseball caps with fellow Champions Tour player Mats Wilander. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSKeyte 12/3/2015 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 d785e581-7d29-4464-9646-588172b5df94