Nicolás Almagro
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Nicolás Almagro Sánchez (Spanish pronunciation: [nikoˈlas alˈmaɣɾo ˈsantʃeθ]; born 21 August 1985 in Murcia, Spain) is a Spanish former professional tennis player. He reached the quarterfinals of the French Open in 2008, 2010 and 2012 (losing each time to Rafael Nadal, the eventual champion in each occasion), as well as the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 2013 (losing to David Ferrer after leading by two sets to love). Over his career, Almagro won thirteen singles titles, and he achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 9 in May 2011.
Quick Facts Country (sports), Residence ...
Country (sports) | Spain |
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Residence | Murcia, Spain |
Born | (1985-08-21) 21 August 1985 (age 38) Murcia |
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Turned pro | 2003 |
Retired | April 2019 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Prize money | US$10,752,234 |
Singles | |
Career record | 397–278 (58.8% in Grand Slam and ATP World Tour main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
Career titles | 13 |
Highest ranking | No. 9 (2 May 2011) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | QF (2013) |
French Open | QF (2008, 2010, 2012) |
Wimbledon | 3R (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) |
US Open | 4R (2012) |
Other tournaments | |
Tour Finals | Alt (2011, 2012) |
Olympic Games | QF (2012) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 77–120 (39.1% in Grand Slam and ATP World Tour main-draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
Career titles | 1 |
Highest ranking | No. 48 (21 March 2011) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (2008) |
French Open | 3R (2010) |
Wimbledon | 1R (2006, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2016) |
US Open | 3R (2016) |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | W (2008) |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Representing Spain ...
Medal record | ||
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Representing Spain | ||
Men's Tennis | ||
Mediterranean Games | ||
2005 Almería | Singles | |
2005 Almería | Doubles |
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Almagro and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.
Following his retirement, Almagro began coaching American player Danielle Collins.