Nicolás Lapentti
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Nicolás Alexander Lapentti Gómez (Spanish pronunciation: [nikoˈlas laˈpenti]; born 13 August 1976) is a former professional tennis player from Ecuador. His brothers, Giovanni and Leonardo, uncle Andrés, and cousins Roberto and Emilio also are or were on the pro circuit. His father, also named Nicolás Lapentti, was a star basketball player at the College (now University) of St. Thomas in Minnesota from 1963 to 1967, and played on the Ecuador Olympic team.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Lapentti and the second or maternal family name is Gómez.
Quick Facts Country (sports), Residence ...
Country (sports) | Ecuador |
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Residence | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Born | (1976-08-13) 13 August 1976 (age 47) Guayaquil, Ecuador |
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Turned pro | 1995 |
Retired | 2011 (last match 2017) |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $6,313,898 |
Singles | |
Career record | 321–299 (51.8%) |
Career titles | 5 |
Highest ranking | No. 6 (17 April 2000) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | SF (1999) |
French Open | 4R (2000) |
Wimbledon | QF (2002) |
US Open | 3R (2001) |
Other tournaments | |
Tour Finals | RR (1999) |
Grand Slam Cup | QF (1999) |
Olympic Games | 1R (1996, 2004, 2008) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 153–159 |
Career titles | 3 |
Highest ranking | No. 32 (10 May 1999) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1999, 2001, 2003) |
French Open | QF (1998) |
Wimbledon | 3R (2003) |
US Open | 3R (2003) |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | 1R (2001, 2010) |
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