Roberto Jabali
Roberto Aude Jabali (born 16 May 1970) is a former professional tennis player from Brazil.
| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 May 1970 Ribeirao Preto, Brazil |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Turned pro | 1988 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $282,807 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 12–22 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 130 (29 Jul 1996) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1996) |
| Career record | 1–3 |
Career
Jabali was a semi-finalist in the boys' singles event at the 1988 French Open and also made the final of the Banana Bowl that year.
He runner-up in the 1994 Mexican Open, as a qualifier, losing the final to reigning champion Thomas Muster. The Brazilian defeated world number 32 and second seed Mikael Pernfors at the 1994 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships.[1]
In the 1996 US Open, Jabali lost his final qualifying match to Australian Peter Tramacchi, but entered the main draw as a lucky loser. He lost in straight sets to Tim Henman in the opening round. It would be his only Grand Slam appearance.[2]
ATP Tour career finals
Singles: 1 (0–1)
| Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Feb 1994 | Mexico City, Mexico | Clay |  |
3–6, 1–6 |
Challenger titles
Singles: (5)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1989 | São Paulo, Brazil | Clay |  |
6–2, 2–6, 7–5 |
| 2. | 1991 | Ribeirão Preto, Brazil | Clay |  |
6–3, 4–6, 7–6 |
| 3. | 1996 | Bogotá, Colombia | Clay |  |
6–7, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 4. | 1996 | São Paulo, Brazil | Hard |  |
6–2, 4–6, 6–1 |
| 5. | 1997 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | Hard | |
2–6, 7–5, 6–3 |
References
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