Juan Mónaco facts for kids
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Monaco at Wimbledon in 2012
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| Full name | Juan Mónaco |
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| Country (sports) |  Argentina |
| Residence | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Born | 29 March 1984 Tandil, Argentina |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Turned pro | 2002 |
| Retired | 15 May 2017 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $8,084,437 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 342–271 (55.79% in Grand Slam and ATP World Tour main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 9 |
| Highest ranking | No. 10 (23 July 2012) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2008, 2010) |
| French Open | 4R (2007, 2012) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2012, 2013) |
| US Open | 4R (2007, 2011) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2012) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 84–120 |
| Career titles | 3 |
| Highest ranking | No. 41 (5 January 2009) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2009) |
| French Open | QF (2014) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2005, 2009) |
| US Open | SF (2008) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (2016) |
Juan Mónaco, also known as "Pico," is a former professional tennis player from Argentina. He was born on March 29, 1984. During his career, he won nine singles titles and reached the semifinals of big tournaments like the 2010 Shanghai Masters and the 2012 Miami Masters.
In July 2012, he reached his highest singles ranking, becoming world number 10. Juan Mónaco announced his retirement from professional tennis on May 15, 2017.
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About Juan Mónaco
Juan Mónaco was born in Tandil, a city in Argentina. His dad, Héctor, is a businessman, and his mom, Cristina, is an architect. He has two brothers and sisters. Juan loves spending time at home in Tandil with his family and friends.
He enjoys watching football and basketball. He cheers for the Estudiantes de La Plata football team and the San Antonio Spurs basketball team. When it comes to tennis, he prefers playing on clay courts. Juan looks up to tennis legends like Andre Agassi and his fellow countryman Mariano Zabaleta. He also likes going to the movies, and his favorite films are Gladiator and 300. He is also a big fan of The Lord of the Rings books.
Juan started playing tennis when he was six years old. Early in his career, he was guided by Luis Lobo. Later, from 2010, Mariano Zabaleta became his coach. In 2011, Gastón Etlis also joined his coaching team.
Tennis Journey
Starting Out (2002–2006)
Juan Mónaco began his professional tennis career in 2002. He won his first tournament in Jamaica that year. By the end of 2002, he was ranked number 470 in singles. In 2003, he reached six finals and won four of them, all on clay courts.
In 2004, Juan made his debut in big ATP tournaments and even played in his first Grand Slam, the 2004 French Open. He finished the year in the top 100 for the first time, ranked number 73. In 2005, he played in the 2005 Australian Open and made his first ATP final in Casablanca, though he didn't win. He also played at Wimbledon for the first time. By the end of 2006, he was ranked number 69.
Breakthrough Year (2007)
The year 2007 was Juan Mónaco's most successful. He won his first ATP title in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which was his home tournament. He then won two more titles that year in Austria, showing how strong he was on clay courts.
He also had a big win against Rafael Nadal, who was ranked world number 2 at the time. In Grand Slam tournaments, he reached the fourth round of both the 2007 French Open and the 2007 US Open, which were his best results in those major events so far. He ended 2007 ranked number 23, his highest year-end ranking at that point.
Ups and Downs (2008–2011)
In 2008, Juan reached the final of the Chile Open, but had to withdraw due to an ankle injury. He also played for Argentina in the Davis Cup. He finished the year ranked number 46. In doubles, he won two titles with his partners.
In 2009, Juan reached three finals but didn't win any titles. He continued to play for Argentina in the Davis Cup. He was especially strong on clay courts, winning 29 matches on clay that year, more than any other player. He ended 2009 ranked number 30.
In 2010, Juan reached another final in Chile and two semifinals in Mexico and Shanghai. He also helped Argentina win the 2010 ARAG World Team Cup. He had a wrist injury that made him miss some tournaments. He ended the year ranked number 26.
The year 2011 saw Juan reach the fourth round of the 2011 US Open, where he played against Roger Federer. He also reached a final in Valencia, Spain, but finished as runner-up. He ended 2011 ranked number 26 again.
Reaching the Top 10 (2012)
The year 2012 was Juan Mónaco's best. He won four singles titles, which was more than any other year. He won in Chile, Houston (USA), Hamburg (Germany), and Malaysia. His win in Hamburg helped him enter the top 10 in the world rankings for the first time in his career.
He also reached the semifinals of the Miami Masters, a very important tournament. At the 2012 French Open, he made it to the fourth round before losing to Rafael Nadal. He also got his first win on grass courts at Wimbledon, reaching the third round. He played for Argentina in the Summer Olympics and the Davis Cup.
Later Career and Retirement (2013–2017)
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In 2013, Juan won one title in Düsseldorf, Germany. He continued to play in many tournaments and reached a final in Austria. He also played in the Davis Cup for Argentina. He ended the year ranked number 42.
From 2014 to 2016, Juan continued to play, reaching some finals and semifinals. In 2014, he reached the final in Switzerland. In 2015, he made it to the final of the Argentina Open, where he played against Rafael Nadal. In 2016, he won his ninth and final singles title in Houston, USA. He was also part of the Argentine team that won the 2016 Davis Cup, a huge achievement for his country.
In 2017, Juan Mónaco played in a few tournaments but didn't have much success. On May 15, 2017, he announced his retirement from professional tennis.
Endorsements
Juan Mónaco wore Adidas sportswear during his career. He used a Yonex VCore Xi 98 racquet to play his matches.
ATP Career Finals
Juan Mónaco played in 21 singles finals during his career, winning 9 titles and finishing as runner-up 12 times. He won 8 of his singles titles on clay courts and 1 on a hard court.
In doubles, he reached 6 finals, winning 3 titles and finishing as runner-up 3 times. He won 1 doubles title on clay and 2 on hard courts.
Images for kids
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Juan Mónaco at the Japan Open in 2010
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Mónaco during his match at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships
See also
In Spanish: Juan Mónaco para niños
