Tommy Robredo
| Tommy Robredo Birthdate: May 1, 1982 |
Personal Full name is Tommy Robredo Carces... Began playing tennis at age five and progressed through years to become No. 1 junior in Spain in 2000... Grew up playing on hard courts at Olot Swimming Club and at age 14 first played on clay courts at Spanish Federation Tennis Center in Barcelona... Father, Angel, a tennis coach, was a big fan of the rock group "The Who" and named his son after the group's hit song... Mother, Dolores, was an assistant tennis coach and now a housewife... Supports Barcelona F.C. and facorite player is Puyol.. In juniors, won Orange Bowl 16-under in 1998 and in 2000 reached final at roland Garros (l. to Mathieu)... One year later, advanced to 4th RD in main draw, the most success the following year from junior to tour competition... Considers forehand his best shot and clay his favorite surface but knows it is absolutely necessary to play on all surfaces... Has a 3-5 career Davis Cup record (2-2 in singles) in five ties... Coached by Mariano Monachesi (since Jan. 2004). |
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