Nicolás Jarry
Chilean tennis player with ATP titles
Born
October 11th, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Chile
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A professional tennis player, achieved success on the ATP tour. Competed in singles and doubles matches, with significant performances in major tournaments. Notably reached the semifinals of the 2023 ATP Mexico Open. Also participated in Grand Slam events, showcasing skills and competitiveness against top players. Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking, marking a continuing rise in professional tennis.
Won the 2023 ATP Mexico Open
Achieved a highest ATP singles ranking of 38
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