Manuel Orantes facts for kids
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Residence | Barcelona, Spain | ||||||||||||||||
Born | Granada, Spain |
6 February 1949 ||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||
Turned pro | 1968 (amateur from 1964) | ||||||||||||||||
Retired | 1983 | ||||||||||||||||
Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) | ||||||||||||||||
Prize money | $1,398,303 | ||||||||||||||||
Int. Tennis HoF | 2012 (member page) | ||||||||||||||||
Singles | |||||||||||||||||
Career record | 722–292 (71.2%) in pre Open-Era & Open Era | ||||||||||||||||
Career titles | 36 | ||||||||||||||||
Highest ranking | No. 2 (23 August 1973) | ||||||||||||||||
Grand Slam singles results | |||||||||||||||||
Australian Open | QF (1968) | ||||||||||||||||
French Open | F (1974) | ||||||||||||||||
Wimbledon | SF (1972) | ||||||||||||||||
US Open | W (1975) | ||||||||||||||||
Other tournaments | |||||||||||||||||
Tour Finals | W (1976) | ||||||||||||||||
Olympic Games | F (1968, demonstration) | ||||||||||||||||
Doubles | |||||||||||||||||
Career record | 298–155 | ||||||||||||||||
Career titles | 23 | ||||||||||||||||
Highest ranking | No.1 1975 | ||||||||||||||||
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Australian Open | SF (1968) | ||||||||||||||||
French Open | F (1978) | ||||||||||||||||
Wimbledon | QF (1972) | ||||||||||||||||
US Open | 3R (1975) | ||||||||||||||||
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Davis Cup | F (1967Ch, 1970) | ||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Manuel Orantes Corral, born on February 6, 1949, is a famous tennis player from Spain. He was a professional player who won many matches. Manuel won 36 big tennis tournaments in his career. One of his most important wins was the US Open in 1975, where he beat the champion, Jimmy Connors. He even became the second-best tennis player in the world at one point!
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Manuel Orantes: A Tennis Star
Manuel Orantes had an amazing tennis career. On September 7, 1975, he won his only Grand Slam title at the US Open in New York. He beat the top player, Jimmy Connors, in the final match.
A year before that, in 1974, Manuel almost won the French Open. He was playing against Björn Borg and was ahead by two sets. But Borg made an incredible comeback and won the next three sets, taking the title.
Manuel won 36 singles titles in total. These included big tournaments like Rome (1972), Hamburg (1972 and 1975), Canada (1975), and Monte Carlo (1975). He also won the Masters tournament in 1976. He reached the finals in 35 other tournaments too.
Manuel was a very important part of the Spanish Davis Cup team from 1967 to 1980. He played many matches for his country. He also helped Spain win the first-ever World Team Cup in 1978.
Besides singles, Manuel was also great at doubles. He won 22 doubles titles, including Hamburg in 1975 and Canada in 1974. He reached 20 doubles finals, showing his skill in team play.
In 2012, Manuel Orantes was honored for his achievements. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. This means he is recognized as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Big Wins and Close Calls
Manuel Orantes played in some of the biggest tennis tournaments, known as Grand Slams. Here's how he did in the finals:
Grand Slam Singles Finals
Manuel played in two Grand Slam singles finals. He won one and was the runner-up in another.
Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Loss | 1974 | French Open | Clay | ![]() |
6–2, 7–6(7–1), 0–6, 1–6, 1–6 |
Win | 1975 | US Open | Clay | ![]() |
6–4, 6–3, 6–3 |
Grand Slam Doubles Finals
Manuel reached one Grand Slam doubles final.
Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 1978 | French Open | Clay | ![]() |
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3–6, 2–6, 2–6 |
Other Important Tournaments
Manuel also played in other very important tournaments, like the year-end championships.
Winning the Masters Cup
He won the singles title at the Masters Cup once.
Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Win | 1976 | Masters | Carpet (i) | ![]() |
5–7, 6–2, 0–6, 7–6(7–1), 6–1 |
Doubles Success
He also had a win in doubles at the Masters Cup.
Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponent | Score |
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Win | 1975 | Masters | Carpet (i) | ![]() |
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See also
In Spanish: Manuel Orantes para niños