Tommy Robredo
Spanish tennis player with ATP titles
Born
May 1st, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional tennis player from Spain, this individual turned professional in 1998. Achievements include winning 5 ATP singles titles and reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open in 2003. Competitive in both singles and doubles, this athlete has participated in all four Grand Slam tournaments, earning respect on the ATP Tour during his career. Robredo achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 5 in 2006, reflecting consistent performance over the years.
Won 5 ATP singles titles
Reached quarterfinals of the 2003 French Open
Achieved career-high singles ranking of World No. 5 in 2006
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