Mikael Tillstrom

MIKAEL TILLSTROM

Mikael Tillstrom is one of the underdogs of tennis. He has defeated several other superstars such as Goran Ivanesevic and Stefan Edberg to mention a few. Due to his inconsistency, he is not able to break into the top 30. He is a typical Swedish player, good at any type of surface except on clay. In the second half the 1997 season, his game has dropped as a result, he is endanger of being out of the top 100.
There's no doubt that Mikael performed below par in 1998 finishing the year at 85. See below for 1998 titles.

Name: Mikael Tillstrom
Birthplace: Jonkoping, Sweden
Birthdate: March 5, 1972
Residence: Gothenburg, Sweden
Height: 6'1"
Plays: Right-handed
Turned Pro: 1991

Year end ranking
1998: 85
1997: 69

Career highlights:
1998 ATP Titles:
St. Petersburg Open (doubles title): Nicklas Kulti/Mikael Tillstrom, Sweden, def. Marius Barnard/Brent Haygarth, South Africa, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)
1998 finals appearance:
St. Petersburg Open (Russia), def. Marius Barnard/Brent Haygarth, South Africa, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3); Gold Flake Open (Madras, India), lost to Patrick Rafter, 3-6, 4-6

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