Pablo Carreño Busta

Spanish professional tennis player

Pablo Carreño Busta - Spanish professional tennis player
Born

July 12th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Competed on the ATP Tour with significant success, reaching a career-high singles ranking of World No. 10 in 2017. Participated in major tournaments, achieving notable results at the US Open and the French Open. Won multiple ATP titles and represented Spain in the Davis Cup, contributing to the team's success.

Reached the quarterfinals of the US Open in 2017

Won the ATP Masters 1000 title at Montreal in 2021

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