Jaime Fillol facts for kids
Fillol in 2013
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| Full name | Jaime José Fillol Durán |
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| Country (sports) |  Chile |
| Residence | Santiago, Chile |
| Born | 3 June 1946 Santiago, Chile |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 1968 (amateur from 1965) |
| Retired | 1985 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $187,169 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 554–393 (58.5%) in pre Open-Era & Open Era |
| Career titles | 9 |
| Highest ranking | No. 14 (2 March 1974) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 4R (1970, 1974, 1975, 1976) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1974) |
| US Open | QF (1975) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 361–295 (Open era) |
| Career titles | 16 (Open era) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | F (1972) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1972) |
| US Open | F (1974) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Career record | 14–14 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | F (1975) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1970) |
| US Open | 3R (1970) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (1976) |
Jaime José Fillol Durán (born 3 June 1946), also known as Jaime Fillol Sr., is a retired professional tennis player from Chile. He played tennis during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Fillol was a top player, reaching world No. 14 in singles in March 1974. He also achieved a doubles ranking of No. 82. He won many titles during his career.
He was one of the first presidents of the ATP. The ATP is like a union for male professional tennis players. As president, he helped create the first pension plan for ATP players. This plan was even named after him! Fillol is also a member of the University of Miami "Hall of Fame." He graduated from there in 1969.
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Amazing Tennis Matches
Longest Davis Cup Set
Jaime Fillol played in some truly memorable matches. In 1973, he competed in the Davis Cup with his partner, Patricio Cornejo. They played against American players Stan Smith and Erik van Dillen. This match became famous for having the longest set in Davis Cup history.
Fillol and Cornejo won the first set 9–7. Then, they won the second set with an incredible score of 39–37! This second set holds the world record for the most games ever played in a Davis Cup set. Even though they won the first two sets, they eventually lost the match. The final score was 9–7, 39–37, 6–8, 1–6, 3–6.
Davis Cup Team Success
Fillol was also a key member of the Chilean Davis Cup team in other years. In 1975, his team reached the semifinals of the competition. The following year, in 1976, the Chilean team made it all the way to the Davis Cup final. They played against Italy but unfortunately lost.
Fillol's Family and Coaching
Jaime Fillol comes from a family of tennis players. His younger brother, Álvaro Fillol, also played tennis professionally. Jaime is the father of Jaime Fillol Jr., who also became a tennis player.
Today, Jaime Fillol is the grandfather of Nicolás Jarry, another well-known tennis player. Fillol works at a university in Chile. In 2024, he coached his grandson, Nicolás Jarry, as the captain for Chile in the 2024 United Cup.
Career Achievements
Singles Titles
Jaime Fillol had a successful singles career. He won 9 singles titles during his time as a professional player. He also reached the finals in 15 other singles tournaments.
Doubles Titles
Fillol was also very strong in doubles. He won 16 doubles titles in the Open Era of tennis. He reached the finals in 14 other doubles tournaments. Some of his biggest doubles achievements include reaching the final of the French Open in 1972 and the final of the US Open in 1974. He also made it to the semifinals of Wimbledon in 1972.
Mixed Doubles Titles
In mixed doubles, where a team consists of one male and one female player, Fillol won 1 title. He also reached the final of the French Open mixed doubles in 1975.
See also
In Spanish: Jaime Fillol para niños
