Nicolás Almagro

Tennis player with ATP titles

Nicolás Almagro - Tennis player with ATP titles
Born

August 21st, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A professional tennis player from Spain, competed primarily on the ATP tour. Gained prominence in the early 2000s and achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 9 in 2012. Excelled on clay courts, capturing multiple ATP titles including the 2012 Nice Open. Participated in all four Grand Slam tournaments, with his best performance being a quarterfinal appearance at the French Open in 2008. Represented Spain in the Davis Cup, contributing to the team's successful campaigns during his tenure. Retired from professional tennis in 2018.

Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 9

Won 13 ATP singles titles

Quarterfinalist at the 2008 French Open

Contributed to Spain's Davis Cup victories

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