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Thomas Samuel Okker (nicknamed "the Flying Dutchman"; born 22 February 1944) is a Dutch former tennis player who was active from the mid-1960s until 1980. He won the 1973 French Open Doubles, the 1976 US Open Doubles, and two gold medals at the 1965 Maccabiah Games in Israel.
Sep 4, 1995 · Once a resident of Switzerland, Okker, now 51, today lives in Hazerswoute, about 30 minutes' drive from Amsterdam, with his wife, Anna-Marie, and three children.
Tom Okker is one of the greatest Dutch tennis players, who reached the US Open final in 1968 and won 68 doubles titles in the Open Era. He also played Davis Cup for the Netherlands and retired in 1981.
Apr 12, 2022 · Learn about Tom Okker, the first registered player in open tennis and one of the fastest and most versatile players of his era. He reached four major finals, won 40 titles, and earned $1 million on court.
Learn about Tom Okker, a former professional tennis player from the Netherlands who reached the top 10 in singles and won 35 titles. See his bio, stats, ranking, latest news, and match results on the ATP Tour website.
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Aug 24, 2018 · Learn about Tom Okker, the Jewish tennis player who lost to Arthur Ashe in the first U.S. Open final in 1968 and got the first-prize paycheck. Read his biography, achievements, and anecdotes from a former tennis editor.
Dec 26, 2010 · 1968 U.S. Open final. These are highlights from the first set, which went to 14-12. It was the longest set in a Grand Slam final in the Open Era until Fede...
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