Marcel Granollers

Tennis player with ATP titles

Marcel Granollers - Tennis player with ATP titles
Born

April 12th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Competed professionally in tennis, achieving success in both singles and doubles. Played primarily on the ATP Tour. Won multiple ATP doubles titles and reached the semifinals of the 2012 French Open in men's doubles with partner Marc López. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 19 in 2012. Participated in numerous Grand Slam tournaments throughout the career, representing Spain in Davis Cup matches.

Reached the 2012 French Open men's doubles semifinals

Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 19

Won multiple ATP doubles titles

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