Agustín Calleri facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  Argentina |
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| Residence | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Born | 14 September 1976 Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 1995 |
| Retired | 2010 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $3,753,387 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 209–187 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 16 (7 July 2003) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2001, 2004, 2005, 2008) |
| French Open | 3R (2000) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008) |
| US Open | 3R (2000, 2007) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2004, 2008) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 82–86 |
| Career titles | 3 |
| Highest ranking | No. 52 (16 June 2008) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2008) |
| French Open | 1R (2008) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2003, 2007) |
| US Open | 2R (2007, 2008) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2008) |
Agustín Calleri is a former professional tennis player from Argentina. He was born on September 14, 1976. People sometimes called him Gordo, which means Fat in Spanish. He was known for hitting the ball very hard and preferred playing on clay courts.
After his tennis career, Calleri also served as a member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies, which is like being a representative in the government. He was part of the United for a New Alternative group from 2016 to 2017.
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Agustín Calleri's Tennis Journey
Agustín Calleri started his professional tennis career in 1995. He was born in Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina.
Early Career Highlights
Calleri got his first big win in 1999 at the French Open, one of the four major tennis tournaments. He reached his first quarter-final in Umag that same year. In 2000, he made it to the third round of the French Open. He also beat famous player Marat Safin in Kitzbühel. At the US Open, he played a tough match against tennis legend Pete Sampras. In 2001, he won three smaller tournaments called "challenger" events. He beat future stars like Juan Ignacio Chela and David Nalbandian in these events.
Breaking into the Top 50
In 2002, Calleri finished the year ranked among the top 50 players in the world for the first time. He almost won a tournament in Buenos Aires, but lost in a very close final. Later that year, he had an impressive quarter-final finish in Madrid, beating top players like Marat Safin and Thomas Johansson.
Winning His First ATP Title
The year 2003 was a big one for Calleri. He won his first major ATP title in Acapulco, Mexico. To win, he had to defeat several strong players, including Gastón Gaudio and Mariano Zabaleta in the final. This victory helped him reach his highest career ranking, World No. 16. He also reached another final in Estoril and a big final at the Hamburg Masters tournament. He even had a great win against former World No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero in the Davis Cup.
More Notable Matches
In 2004, Calleri defeated tennis superstar Andre Agassi at the Miami Masters tournament. He also reached another final in Costa do Sauipe. In 2005, he made it to the final of the Amersfoort tournament, but lost to Fernando González.
Second Career Title and Retirement
Calleri won his second career title in 2006 at the Generali Open in Kitzbühel. This win came three years after his first title. He played very well, only losing one set throughout the tournament. He defeated fellow Argentine player Juan Ignacio Chela in the final. Later in 2006, he reached his first final on a hard court in New Haven. At the 2007 US Open, he had a great win against former World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt.
Agustín Calleri announced his retirement from professional tennis in February 2010, when he was 33 years old.
Career Achievements
Agustín Calleri had a successful career, winning titles in both singles and doubles.
Singles Titles
Calleri won 2 singles titles during his career. He also reached 6 other singles finals.
- 2003 Acapulco, Mexico (Clay)
- 2006 Kitzbühel, Austria (Clay)
Doubles Titles
He won 3 doubles titles and reached 1 doubles final.
- 2003 Viña del Mar, Chile (Clay) with Mariano Hood
- 2005 Basel, Switzerland (Carpet) with Fernando González
- 2008 Buenos Aires, Argentina (Clay) with Luis Horna
Grand Slam and Olympic Performance
Agustín Calleri played in many major tournaments, including the four Grand Slams and the Olympics.
Singles Performance
- Australian Open: He reached the second round four times (2001, 2004, 2005, 2008).
- French Open: His best result was reaching the third round in 2000.
- Wimbledon: He reached the second round four times (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008).
- US Open: He made it to the third round twice (2000, 2007).
- Olympics: He competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, reaching the second round in singles both times.
Doubles Performance
- Australian Open: He reached the second round once in 2008.
- French Open: He played in 2008, reaching the first round.
- Wimbledon: He reached the first round twice (2003, 2007).
- US Open: He reached the second round twice (2007, 2008).
- Olympics: He played in the 2008 Summer Olympics, reaching the first round in doubles.
See also
In Spanish: Agustín Calleri para niños
