Guido Pella
Argentine Tennis Player with ATP Titles
Born
May 17th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Professional tennis player from Argentina. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 20 in 2019. Competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments and had notable performances, reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2018. Successfully represented Argentina in the Davis Cup, contributing to the team's efforts over several years. Secured ATP singles titles, showcasing proficiency on both hard and clay courts.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 20
Reached the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2018
Won ATP singles titles
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