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 (born March 29, 1984), also known as "Pico", is a former professional tennis player from Argentina. He won nine singles titles during his career. In July 2012, he reached his highest ranking, becoming the world's number 10 tennis player. He stopped playing professional tennis on May 15, 2017.
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About Juan Mónaco
Juan Mónaco was born in Tandil, Argentina. His dad, Héctor, was a businessman, and his mom, Cristina, was an architect. Juan has two brothers and sisters. He loves spending time at home in Tandil with his family and friends.
Juan enjoys watching football and basketball. His favorite teams are Estudiantes de La Plata (a football team) and the San Antonio Spurs (a basketball team). He especially likes playing tennis on clay courts. Juan looks up to famous tennis players 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, Luis Lobo helped guide him. Later, from 2010, Mariano Zabaleta became his coach. In 2011, Gastón Etlis also joined his coaching team.
Tennis Career Highlights
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 2003, he had won four more tournaments, all played on clay courts.
In 2004, Juan played in his first major ATP tournament in Buenos Aires, reaching the quarterfinals. He also made his debut in a Grand Slam tournament at the 2004 French Open. He finished the year ranked in the top 100 for the first time. In 2005, he played in his first 2005 Australian Open and made it to his first ATP final in Morocco. He also played at Wimbledon for the first time. In 2006, he continued to play in various tournaments, reaching the semifinals in Brazil and Germany.
Breakthrough Year (2007)
The year 2007 was Juan Mónaco's most successful up to that point. He won his first ATP title in his home country, Argentina. He then won two more titles in Austria.
During the 2007 Cincinnati Masters, he achieved a big win by defeating Rafael Nadal, who was ranked world No. 2 at the time. This was his first time beating a player in the top 5. Juan also reached the fourth round at both the 2007 French Open and the 2007 US Open, which were his best results at Grand Slams so far. He ended the year ranked No. 23 in the world.
Continued Growth (2008–2011)
In 2008, Juan reached the final of a tournament in Chile, which helped him reach a career-high ranking of world No. 14. He also won two doubles titles that year. He played for Argentina in the Davis Cup, helping his country reach the final.
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In 2009, Juan reached three finals, though he didn't win any titles that year. He also reached his first Masters quarterfinal in Rome. He continued to represent Argentina in the Davis Cup and the ARAG World Team Cup.
In 2010, Juan reached the semifinals of the 2010 Shanghai Rolex Masters, which is a very important tournament. He also helped Argentina win the 2010 ARAG World Team Cup. He had to miss some time due to a wrist injury.
Juan didn't win any titles in 2011, but he reached a final in Spain. He also played an important role for Argentina in the 2011 Davis Cup, helping them reach the semifinals. He finished the year ranked No. 26.
Reaching the Top 10 (2012)
The year 2012 was Juan Mónaco's best year for winning titles. He won his first title since 2007 in Chile. He then won another title in the U.S. on clay. He also reached the semifinals of the 2012 Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, which is a big achievement.
At the 2012 French Open, he reached the fourth round, matching his best result there. He also got his first win on grass at Wimbledon. Later that year, he won two more titles, one in Germany and one in Malaysia. After winning in Germany, he entered the top 10 in the world rankings for the first time in his career!
Later Career and Retirement (2013–2017)
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In 2013, Juan won one title in Germany. He continued to play in Grand Slams and other tournaments, but he faced some injuries, including a back injury and a wrist injury.
From 2014 to 2016, Juan continued to compete. In 2014, he reached a 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, which is a huge team competition in tennis.
In 2017, Juan Mónaco played in a few tournaments before announcing his retirement from professional tennis on May 15.
Endorsements
Juan Mónaco wore Adidas sportswear during his career. He used a Yonex VCore Xi 98 tennis racquet.
Career Statistics
Juan Mónaco won 9 singles titles and 3 doubles titles during his professional career. He reached 21 singles finals and 6 doubles finals.
Singles Titles (9)
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Win | 1–1 | Feb 2007 | Argentina Open, Argentina | International | Clay |  Alessio di Mauro |
6–1, 6–2 |
| Win | 2–1 | May 2007 | Pörtschach Open, Austria | International | Clay |  Gaël Monfils |
7–6(7–3), 6–0 |
| Win | 3–1 | Jul 2007 | Austrian Open, Austria | Intl. Gold | Clay | Potito Starace |
5–7, 6–3, 6–4 |
| Win | 4–8 | Feb 2012 | Chile Open, Chile | 250 Series | Clay |  Carlos Berlocq |
6–3, 6–7(1–7), 6–1 |
| Win | 5–8 | Apr 2012 | U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, US | 250 Series | Clay |  John Isner |
6–2, 3–6, 6–3 |
| Win | 6–9 | Jul 2012 | German Championships, Germany | 500 Series | Clay |  Tommy Haas |
7–5, 6–4 |
| Win | 7–9 | Sep 2012 | Malaysian Open, Malaysia | 250 Series | Hard (i) | Julien Benneteau |
7–5, 4–6, 6–3 |
| Win | 8–9 | May 2013 | Düsseldorf Open, Germany | 250 Series | Clay |  Jarkko Nieminen |
6–4, 6–3 |
| Win | 9–12 | Apr 2016 | U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, US (2) | 250 Series | Clay | Jack Sock |
3–6, 6–3, 7–5 |
Doubles Titles (3)
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Jan 2008 | Auckland Open, New Zealand | International | Hard |  Luis Horna |
 Xavier Malisse Jürgen Melzer |
6–4, 3–6, [10–7] |
| Win | 2–1 | Apr 2008 | Valencia Open, Spain | International | Clay | Máximo González |
Travis Parrott Filip Polášek |
7–5, 7–5 |
| Win | 3–3 | Jan 2015 | Qatar Open, Qatar | 250 Series | Hard |  Rafael Nadal |
Julian Knowle Philipp Oswald |
6–3, 6–4 |
Top 10 Wins
Juan Mónaco has defeated 20 players who were ranked in the top 10 during his career.
| # | Player | Rank | Event | Surface | Rd | Score |
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| 2007 | ||||||
| 1. |  Nikolay Davydenko |
4 | Pörtschach, Austria | Clay | QF | 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 6–4 |
| 2. | Tommy Robredo |
7 | Kitzbühel, Austria | Clay | QF | 6–2, 2–6, 6–2 |
| 3. | Rafael Nadal |
2 | Cincinnati, United States | Hard | 2R | 7–6(7–5), 4–1, ret. |
| 4. | Tommy Haas |
10 | Madrid, Spain | Hard (i) | 2R | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 2009 | ||||||
| 5. | David Nalbandian |
10 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Clay | SF | 2–6, 7–5, 7–6(7–2) |
| 6. |  Andy Murray |
4 | Rome, Italy | Clay | 2R | 1–6, 6–3, 7–5 |
| 7. | Fernando Verdasco |
9 | Båstad, Sweden | Clay | QF | 6–1, 3–1, ret. |
| 2010 | ||||||
| 8. | Fernando Verdasco |
10 | Acapulco, Mexico | Clay | QF | 7–5, 6–3 |
| 9. | Andy Murray |
4 | Valencia, Spain | Hard (i) | 2R | 6–2, 3–6, 6–2 |
| 2011 | ||||||
| 10. | Gaël Monfils |
10 | Madrid, Spain | Clay | 2R | 6–2, 3–0, ret. |
| 11. | Mardy Fish |
10 | World Team Cup, Düsseldorf, Germany | Clay | RR | 7–6(7–4), 7–5 |
| 12. | David Ferrer |
5 | Valencia, Spain | Hard (i) | SF | 7–5, 1–6, 6–3 |
| 13. | Mardy Fish |
9 | Paris, France | Hard (i) | 3R | 1–6, 7–6(8–6), 1–2, ret. |
| 2012 | ||||||
| 14. | Mardy Fish |
8 | Miami, United States | Hard | QF | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 15. | John Isner |
10 | Houston, United States | Clay | F | 6–2, 3–6, 6–3 |
| 16. | Nicolás Almagro |
10 | Hamburg, Germany | Clay | SF | 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2013 | ||||||
| 17. |  Janko Tipsarević |
10 | Madrid, Spain | Clay | 1R | 7–6(7–5), 6–3 |
| 2014 | ||||||
| 18. |  Milos Raonic |
8 | Shanghai, China | Hard | 2R | 5–2, ret. |
| 2015 | ||||||
| 19. |  Marin Čilić |
10 | Indian Wells, United States | Hard | 2R | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2016 | ||||||
| 20. |  Stan Wawrinka |
4 | Rome, Italy | Clay | 3R | 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–4 |
Images for kids
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Monaco at Wimbledon in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Juan Mónaco para niños
