| Country (sports) |  Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Residence | Gainesville, Florida |
| Born | (1972-06-28)June 28, 1972 (age 53) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Turned pro | 1994 |
| Retired | 2004 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | US$ 502,870 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 10–21 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 160 (7 July 1997) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1994,1998) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 88–104 |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 37 (12 January 2004) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2003) |
| French Open | 2R (1998,1999,2005) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1999,2002) |
| US Open | 2R (1993,1998) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | QF (2000) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Career record | 2–4 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2004) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1999) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W/L (15–12) |
| Last updated on: December 21, 2014. | |
Mark Merklein (born June 28, 1972) is aBahamian former college and professionaltennis player. He played for theBahamas Davis Cup team from 1999–2004.[1]
Merklein was born inFreeport, Bahamas. He grew up inCoral Springs, Florida, and attendedSt. Thomas Aquinas High School in nearbyFort Lauderdale. Playing for the St. Thomas Raiders high school tennis team, he won six Class 3A high school titles – two at No. 2 singles, one at No. 1 singles, and three at No. 1 doubles.[2]
Merklein accepted an athletic scholarship to attend theUniversity of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for theFlorida Gators men's tennis team inNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) andSoutheastern Conference (SEC) competition from 1991 to 1994. As a Gator, he won the NCAA national championship doubles title with partner David Blair in 1993. The following year, Merklein won the NCAA national championship singles title in 1994 in dominating fashion, losing only one set. Merklein was a four-timeAll-American, a three-time All-SEC selection, and the SEC Player of the Year in 1994. He was inducted into theUniversity of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great" in 2005.[3][4]
Merklein turned professional in 1994, and won four doubles titles during his career. He won matches at all four Majors. On July 7, 1997, he reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 160, and reached his highest doubles ranking on January 12, 2004, when he became world No. 37.
On May 24, 2013, Merklein was hired as the University of Florida men's tennis assistant coach.[5]
Merklein currently resides in Gainesville, Florida.
| W | F | SF | QF | #R | RR | Q# | DNQ | A | NH |
| Tournament | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | A | A | A | A | A |
| French Open | A | A | A | A | Q2 |
| Wimbledon | A | A | A | A | Q3 |
| US Open | 1R | Q1 | Q2 | Q1 | 1R |
| Tournament | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | A | A | A | A | A | A | 2R | 1R | A | A | 3R | 1R | A |
| French Open | A | A | A | A | A | 2R | 2R | A | A | 1R | 1R | 1R | 2R |
| Wimbledon | A | A | A | A | A | 1R | 2R | A | 1R | 2R | 1R | 1R | Q2 |
| US Open | 2R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 2R | A | Q2 | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | A |
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