Ridgefield Native Elected To New England Tennis Hall Of Fame

As a junior player, Landau was ranked in the top 100 nationally from 1986 to 1992 and in the top five in New England across multiple age divisions. In 1992, he was named a High School All-American and later won two Connecticut State High School Singles Championships.

Landau played on the men’s tennis team at Wake Forest for four years and was named the team’s most valuable player. As a sophomore, he won the United States National Amateur Singles Championship, USTA New England said.

“Being selected into the New England Tennis Hall of Fame is something I never could have imagined when I was a junior or college player,” Landau said. “To be recognized alongside the best of New England Tennis is an amazing honor and truly one of the highlights of my life.”

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Landau later competed professionally, including appearances in the qualifying draws of the U.S. Open and Australian Open. After his professional career, he continued playing on the USTA circuit and finished No. 1 in New England in men’s open doubles in 1997 and No. 1 in men’s open singles in 1998, according to USTA New England.

Landau also worked for USTA New England as an official and advocate. He served for 12 years as director of tennis at the British School Jakarta, where USTA New England said he helped international players earn college opportunities.

As a coach, Landau developed junior players, including some who became NCAA national champions and professionals, the organization said.

“Tennis has given me everything and has really been my life,” Landau said.

Landau now lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and remains involved in tennis, according to USTA New England.