Raúl Ramírez
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Raúl Ramírez (born 20 June 1953) is a Mexican former professional tennis player. He was active during the 1970s and 1980s. Ramírez was the first player to finish first in both singles and doubles Grand Prix point standings, accomplishing the feat in 1976. He attended and played tennis at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.[1]
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Full name | Raúl Carlos Ramírez |
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Country (sports) | Mexico |
Residence | Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico |
Born | (1953-06-20) 20 June 1953 (age 70) Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico |
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Turned pro | 1973 (amateur tour from 1970) |
Retired | 1983 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $2,217,971 |
Singles | |
Career record | 544–268 (67.0%) |
Career titles | 19 |
Highest ranking | No. 4 (7 November 1976) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | SF (1976, 1977) |
Wimbledon | SF (1976) |
US Open | QF (1978) |
Other tournaments | |
Tour Finals | SF (1974) |
WCT Finals | QF (1975, 1976, 1978) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 583–194 (75.0%) |
Career titles | 60 |
Highest ranking | No. 1 (12 April 1976) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
French Open | W (1975, 1977) |
Wimbledon | W (1976) |
US Open | F (1977) |
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