Bio

One of the most accomplished and decorated individual athletes in UW-Oshkosh history, Robert Luedtke set a standard in men's tennis that is unmatched in school and conference history.

Luedtke competed in the sport from 1968-71, qualifying for the NAIA national championship tournament in singles and doubles competition all four years. During this span, Luedtke was a NAIA All-District 14 first team selection, participated on four WSUC team champions and won four WSUC singles and four WSUC doubles championships.

In WSUC competition, Luedtke finished his career unbeaten in singles and doubles play, fashioning an unprecedented 44-0 record in both. He finished his career record with a 68-23 singles mark and a 62-29 doubles ledger. Luedtke was named UW-Oshkosh Senior Scholar-Athlete in 1971.

An Oshkosh native and graduate of Oshkosh West High School, Luedtke was All-Fox River Valley Conference in boys tennis for three straight years, advancing to the WIAA state tournament all three years and reached the state semifinals during his senior season. He also played football for three years at Oshkosh West High School.

Currently an elementary physical education instructor in the Oshkosh School District, Luedtke has used his tennis prowess in the coaching field. From 1975-90, Luedtke was the head boys tennis coach at Appleton Xavier High School, compiling a record of 88-56. He was named Fox Valley Christian Conference Coach of the Year three times (1981, 1982, 1985). Luedtke has also been a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association for the past 24 years.