May 2025 A tribute to Poul Christensen, IC of Denmark The IC of Denmark are saddened to announce the death of one of their honorary members, Poul Christensen, on 31 May. Poul was a leading tennis player in Denmark during the 1950s. Known for his strong serve-and-volley game, he reached the finals in doubles at the Danish Championships several times. Together with Kurt Nielsen, Søren Højbjerg, and Jørgen Ulrich, he played a key role in reviving the Danish IC club in the 1980s and helped rebuild it into the well-functioning club we know today. Poul also made a tremendous contribution to the Danish Tennis Federation, serving on the board and acting as captain for several Danish national teams. He was awarded the Federation’s honorary distinction for his many years of dedicated service. With his calm and winning personality, his kindness, and his engaging manner, Poul was well-liked and deeply respected wherever he went, both in Danish and international tennis circles. He was also a pioneer in the business side of tennis, founding the first professional store in Denmark dedicated to tennis equipment. That store, White Sport, still exists and continues to thrive in Copenhagen. Poul knew how to be the right “tennis “ for his son – supporting not pacing. Morten Christensen became Davis Cup and Olympic player for Denmark and multiple-time Danish singles champion. Poul was indeed a true sportsman – known for his fairness and good company. Written by Mikael Bernhoft Previous Article Meet a member: Lorna Krog, IC of South Africa Next Article Loïs Boisson: From Monaco Memories to Roland-Garros History
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