Mario Martínez (tennis)
Mario E. Martínez Guzmán[1] (born 12 September 1961), is a former professional tennis player from Bolivia.
Full name | Mario E. Martínez Guzmán |
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Country (sports) | ![]() |
Born | La Paz, Bolivia | 12 September 1961
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Turned pro | 1980 |
Retired | 1985 |
Plays | Right-handed |
Prize money | $2,102 |
Singles | |
Career record | 86–73 |
Career titles | 3 |
Highest ranking | No. 35 (12 September 1983) |
Grand Slam Singles results | |
French Open | 3R (1983) |
US Open | 1R (1980, 1981, 1982) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 14–36 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 274 (3 January 1983) |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
French Open | 1R (1981) |
Tennis career
Martínez achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 35 in September 1983.
He participated in three Davis Cup ties for Bolivia from 1977–1978 and one more in 1988, posting a 3–5 record in singles and an 0–2 record in doubles.
Personal life
In 2013, Martínez Guzmán was arrested for sexually assaulting his former tennis student.[1]
Career finals
Legend (Singles) |
Grand Slam (0) |
Tennis Masters Cup (0) |
ATP Masters Series (0) |
ATP Tour (3) |
Challengers (2) |
Singles (5 titles, 3 runner-ups)
Result | No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Win | 1. | 1980 | Bordeaux | Clay | ![]() |
6–0, 7–5, 7–5 |
Loss | 1. | 1980 | Cuneo | Clay | ![]() |
5–7, 2–6 |
Loss | 2. | 1981 | Nice | Clay | ![]() |
4–6, 2–6 |
Win | 2. | 1981 | Venice | Clay | ![]() |
6–4, 6–4 |
Win | 3. | 1981 | Messina | Clay | ![]() |
6–4, 7–5 |
Win | 4. | 1982 | Palermo | Clay | ![]() |
6–4, 7–5 |
Loss | 3. | 1982 | Messina | Clay | ![]() |
5–7, 4–6 |
Win | 5. | 1983 | Messina | Clay | ![]() |
6–7, 6–0, 9–7 |
References
- Former tennis pro accused of sexually assaulting teenage student, SunSentinal, March 15, 2013.
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