Tag Archives: Louk Sorensen

Shankwatch Ireland – Week 3

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Wicklow teenager Amy Bowtell started her season in style by reaching the final of the $10k ITF event in Sutton, England. The unseeded world number 561 faced a higher ranked opponent in every round but fought her way through to … Continue reading →

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Shankwatch Ireland 2012 – Week 2

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

There wasn’t a whole lot to cheer about for the Irish contingent in week two. At the Australian Open, Conor Niland failed to make it three slams on the bounce when he lost to Switzerland’s Stephane Bohli in the first … Continue reading →

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Shankwatch Ireland – Week 11

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

It was a busy week for the Irish tennis with with of the ATP players in action. After I confidently predicted he wouldn’t, Louk Sorensen comfortably made the main draw in San Jose, Costa Rica after originally being eighth on … Continue reading →

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Shankwatch Ireland – Sorensen on the comeback trail in South America

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

After the disappointment of the defeat to Luxembourg, there was some better news for Irish Tennis with Louk Sorensen continuing his comeback from injury. Sorensen, who qualified for the first round of the Challenger in Salinas, Ecuador last week, used … Continue reading →

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Louk Sorensen and the curious case of the unprotected ranking

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

This time last year, Louk Sorensen was about to embark on an adventure that should have changed the path of his life and career forever. The German-born Irish player entered the Australian Open qualifying draw having already achieved a major … Continue reading →

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