Emilio Sánchez facts for kids
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Emilio Sánchez in 2024
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| Country (sports) |  Spain |
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| Residence | Monte Carlo, Monaco | ||||||||||
| Born | 29 May 1965 Madrid, Spain |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||
| Turned pro | 1984 | ||||||||||
| Retired | 1998 | ||||||||||
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) | ||||||||||
| Prize money | $5,332,145 | ||||||||||
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| Career record | 431–291 (59.7%) | ||||||||||
| Career titles | 15 | ||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 7 (30 April 1990) | ||||||||||
| Grand Slam singles results | |||||||||||
| Australian Open | 4R (1992) | ||||||||||
| French Open | QF (1988) | ||||||||||
| Wimbledon | 4R (1987) | ||||||||||
| US Open | QF (1988) | ||||||||||
| Other tournaments | |||||||||||
| Tour Finals | RR (1990) | ||||||||||
| Grand Slam Cup | 1R (1992) | ||||||||||
| Olympic Games | QF (1992) | ||||||||||
| Doubles | |||||||||||
| Career record | 532–273 | ||||||||||
| Career titles | 50 | ||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (3 April 1989) | ||||||||||
| Grand Slam doubles results | |||||||||||
| Australian Open | 2R (1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996) | ||||||||||
| French Open | W (1988, 1990) | ||||||||||
| Wimbledon | F (1987) | ||||||||||
| US Open | W (1988) | ||||||||||
| Olympic Games |  Silver Medal (1988) |
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| Career titles | 2 | ||||||||||
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |||||||||||
| French Open | W (1987) | ||||||||||
| Wimbledon | SF (1986) | ||||||||||
| US Open | W (1987) | ||||||||||
| Team competitions | |||||||||||
| Davis Cup | SF (1987) | ||||||||||
| Hopman Cup | W (1990) | ||||||||||
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Emilio Ángel Sánchez Vicario (born 29 May 1965) is a famous Spanish former tennis player. He was once ranked world No. 1 in doubles! Emilio won five major Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles. He also earned a silver medal in men's doubles at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
Emilio is the older brother of Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, who also won many Grand Slam titles. They even teamed up to win the Hopman Cup together in 1990. After he stopped playing professionally, Emilio became the captain of Spain's Davis Cup team and led them to victory in 2008.
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Emilio Sánchez's Tennis Career
Emilio Sánchez started his professional tennis journey in 1984. He quickly showed his talent, winning his first big singles title in Nice, France, in 1986. Throughout his career, he won 15 singles titles, including the important Italian Open in 1991.
Playing Against Top Stars
Emilio was a strong singles player. He managed to beat some of the biggest names in tennis. These included Ivan Lendl, Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker, and Mats Wilander. His highest singles ranking was world No. 7, which is a fantastic achievement!
Doubles Success and Grand Slams
Emilio Sánchez was especially amazing in men's doubles. He won a total of 50 doubles titles! He often played with his partner Sergio Casal, winning 44 titles together. They were a very successful team.
In 1988, Emilio won two Grand Slam doubles titles:
- The French Open with Andrés Gómez.
- The US Open with Sergio Casal.
He won the French Open again in 1990, also with Sergio Casal. Emilio and Sergio also reached the finals at Wimbledon in 1987. They proudly won the silver medal for Spain at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. Because of his incredible doubles success, Emilio Sánchez became the world No. 1 in men's doubles in 1989.
Mixed Doubles Triumphs
Emilio also excelled in mixed doubles, where a male and female player team up. In 1987, he won two Grand Slam mixed doubles titles:
- The French Open with Pam Shriver.
- The US Open with tennis legend Martina Navratilova.
Playing for Spain
Emilio Sánchez was a key player for Spain in team events. He was part of Spain's Davis Cup team for about ten years. He also helped Spanish teams win the Hopman Cup in 1990 and the World Team Cup in 1992.
Family Rivalry on Court
Emilio has another brother, Javier Sánchez Vicario, who was also a professional tennis player. In 1987, Emilio and Javier played against each other in a final in Madrid, which Emilio won. They faced each other 12 times in their careers, with Emilio winning 10 of those matches. They even played against each other in Grand Slam tournaments!
Emilio Sánchez officially stopped playing professional tennis in 1998.
Life After Tennis
After retiring from playing, Emilio Sánchez continued to be involved in tennis.
Sánchez-Casal Tennis Academy
In 1998, Emilio and his former doubles partner, Sergio Casal, opened the Sánchez-Casal Tennis Academy in Barcelona. This academy helps young tennis players develop their skills. Some famous tennis players who trained there include Andy Murray, Grigor Dimitrov, and Svetlana Kuznetsova.
Leading the Spanish Davis Cup Team
Emilio was the captain of the Spanish Davis Cup team for three years. His time as captain ended with a big success: Spain won the Davis Cup in 2008! After this victory, he stepped down as captain.
Other Contributions to Tennis
In 2009, Emilio worked with the Brazilian tennis federation to help organize and improve tennis in Brazil. He also directed two wheelchair tennis events in 2012, showing his support for all forms of the sport.
In 2017, the ITF gave Emilio Sánchez their highest award, the Philippe Chatrier Award. This award recognized his many great contributions to tennis over the years.
Emilio's Family Life
Emilio Sánchez was born in Madrid, Spain. His parents are Emilio Sánchez Snr and Marisa Vicario Rubin. It was his mother, Marisa, who first introduced Emilio and his siblings to tennis.
Besides his famous siblings Arantxa and Javier, Emilio also has an older sister named Marisa Sánchez Vicario. She also played professional tennis for a short time.
In 1999, Emilio married his wife, Simona, who is from Italy. They have four children together.
Grand Slam Achievements
Emilio Sánchez had a fantastic record at the Grand Slam tournaments. Here are some of his biggest achievements:
French Open
- Singles: Reached the quarterfinals in 1988.
- Doubles: Champion in 1988 (with Andrés Gómez) and 1990 (with Sergio Casal).
- Mixed Doubles: Champion in 1987 (with Pam Shriver).
US Open
- Singles: Reached the quarterfinals in 1988.
- Doubles: Champion in 1988 (with Sergio Casal).
- Mixed Doubles: Champion in 1987 (with Martina Navratilova).
Wimbledon
- Doubles: Reached the finals in 1987.
- Mixed Doubles: Reached the semifinals in 1986.
Images for kids
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Silver medal from the 1988 Seoul Olympics
See also
In Spanish: Emilio Sánchez (tenista) para niños
