Carlos Moyá facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  Spain |
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| Residence | Madrid, Spain |
| Born | 27 August 1976 Palma, Mallorca, Spain |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Turned pro | 1995 |
| Retired | 17 November 2010 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$13,443,970 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 575–319 (64.3%) |
| Career titles | 20 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (15 March 1999) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1997) |
| French Open | W (1998) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2004) |
| US Open | SF (1998) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | F (1998) |
| Olympic Games | QF (2004) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 24–50 (32.4%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 108 (29 October 2001) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2001) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2006) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (2004) |
| Coaching career (2016–2024) | |
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| Coaching achievements | |
| Coachee singles titles total | 21 |
| List of notable tournaments (with champion) 1x Australian Open (Nadal) |
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Carlos Moyá Llompart is a famous Spanish former professional tennis player and coach. He was once ranked as the world's number one men's singles player by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
Carlos won 20 big singles titles during his career. This included the important French Open in 1998. He was also a key part of the Spanish Davis Cup team that won in 2004. Before that, he was the runner-up at the Australian Open in 1997. After he stopped playing, Carlos Moyá became a coach for other tennis stars. From 2016 to 2024, he was the main coach for Rafael Nadal.
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Carlos Moyá's Tennis Journey
Early Career and First Wins
Carlos Moyá started his professional tennis journey in 1995. When he was 19, he won his first big tournament in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He beat Félix Mantilla in the final match.
In May 1996, Carlos achieved a big win. He defeated Thomas Muster, who was a champion on clay courts. This win ended Muster's amazing streak of 38 clay-court wins in a row.
Grand Slam Finals and Top Rankings
In 1997, Carlos Moyá reached his first ever Grand Slam final at the Australian Open. He had some impressive wins along the way. He beat the defending champion, Boris Becker, in the first round. He also defeated world No. 3 Michael Chang in the semifinals. However, he lost to Pete Sampras in the final. Later that year, he won a tournament in Long Island, beating Patrick Rafter.
The year 1998 was a huge one for Carlos. He won the French Open, which is one of the four biggest tennis tournaments. He beat fellow Spaniard Álex Corretja in the final. That same year, he also won his first Tennis Masters Series tournament in Monte Carlo. He reached the semifinals of the US Open as well. He ended 1998 by reaching the final of the ATP World Championships, where he lost to Corretja in a very close match.
In March 1999, Carlos Moyá made history. He became the first Spanish player to reach the world No. 1 singles ranking. He held this top spot for two weeks.
Challenges and Comebacks
After reaching world No. 1, Carlos faced some challenges. He had a back injury in 1999, which affected his play. Despite this, he still managed to stay in the top 50 players for five years in a row. In 2000, he won the Portugal Open.
In 2001, Carlos won the title in Umag, Croatia. He also reached the final in Barcelona, where he played a long, tough match against Juan Carlos Ferrero.
The year 2002 was very successful for Carlos. He won four titles and reached six finals. He won his second Masters Series title in Cincinnati. This was his biggest win on a hard court. In the final, he defeated the world No. 1 player, Lleyton Hewitt.
Davis Cup Success
Carlos Moyá was a key player for the Spanish Davis Cup team. In 2003, he helped Spain reach the Davis Cup final. He won all six of his singles matches in the tournament. Spain lost the final to Australia that year.
However, in 2004, Carlos helped Spain win the Davis Cup. In the final against the United States, he won two very important singles matches. He beat Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish, helping Spain win the championship 3-2. That year, he also won his third Masters Series title in Rome. He was the only player to win at least 20 matches on both clay and hard courts.
Later Career and Retirement
In January 2005, Carlos won his 18th career title in Chennai, India. He generously donated his prize money from this win to help the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
In 2007, Carlos reached the final of the Sydney International. He also had a great run at the Hamburg Masters, beating top players like James Blake and Novak Djokovic. He reached the quarterfinals of the 2007 French Open, where he lost to Rafael Nadal. Later that year, he won the Croatia Open in Umag again.
Carlos faced more injuries in 2009, especially with his hip. He took a break from tennis to recover. He tried to return in 2010 but continued to struggle with a foot injury.
On November 17, 2010, Carlos Moyá announced his retirement from professional tennis. He had a special ceremony at the O2 Arena in London during the 2010 ATP World Tour Finals. Many top players attended to celebrate his career.
Carlos Moyá won ATP Tour singles titles in eleven different countries. These included Argentina, Croatia, France, Italy, India, Mexico, Monaco, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United States.
Personal Life
In July 2011, Carlos Moyá married actress Carolina Cerezuela. They have two daughters and a son together.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Moyá para niños
