Nicolás Almagro facts for kids
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Almagro in January 2017
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| Country (sports) |  Spain |
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| Residence | Murcia, Spain |
| Born | 21 August 1985 Murcia |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 2003 |
| Retired | April 2019 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$10,752,234 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 397–278 (58.81% in Grand Slam and ATP World Tour main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 13 |
| Highest ranking | No. 9 (2 May 2011) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2013) |
| French Open | QF (2008, 2010, 2012) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) |
| US Open | 4R (2012) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | Alt (2011, 2012) |
| Olympic Games | QF (2012) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 77–120 (39.09% in Grand Slam and ATP World Tour main-draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 48 (21 March 2011) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2008) |
| French Open | 3R (2010) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2006, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2016) |
| US Open | 3R (2016) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (2008) |
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Spain |
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| Men's Tennis | ||
| Mediterranean Games | ||
| Gold | 2005 Almería | Singles |
| Gold | 2005 Almería | Doubles |
Nicolás Almagro Sánchez is a former professional tennis player from Spain. He was born on August 21, 1985, in Murcia, Spain. Nicolás was known for his powerful shots and exciting matches.
During his career, he reached the quarterfinals of the French Open three times: in 2008, 2010, and 2012. Each time, he lost to the famous player Rafael Nadal. He also made it to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 2013. Nicolás won thirteen singles titles and reached his highest ranking of world No. 9 in May 2011. After he stopped playing professionally, he started coaching American player Danielle Collins.
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About Nicolás Almagro
Nicolás Almagro married Rafi Lardín on December 6, 2015. They had their first child, a boy, in 2017.
Nicolás Almagro's Tennis Journey
Early Career and Junior Years
Nicolás Almagro started playing tennis at a young age. By December 2003, he was ranked as high as world No. 18 in junior singles. This showed he was a promising young player.
First Big Wins (2005-2007)
In 2005, Nicolás won two gold medals at the Mediterranean Games in Spain. He won both the singles and doubles events.
In April 2006, he won his first major ATP tournament title in Valencia, Spain. He had to play through qualification rounds, but he still won eight matches in a row. This included victories over former world No. 1 players Juan Carlos Ferrero and Marat Safin. Later that year, he reached the semifinals in Barcelona and the quarterfinals in Rome.
Nicolás won his second title in Valencia in April 2007. He also reached the finals in Båstad and showed improvement on hard courts. He made it to the quarterfinals in Cincinnati and the third round of the US Open.
Reaching the Top (2008-2011)
The year 2008 was very successful for Almagro. He won two more titles, one in Costa do Sauipe and another in Acapulco. These wins helped him reach a career-best ranking of No. 21. He was especially strong on clay courts, winning many matches.
He had his best Grand Slam result yet at the 2008 French Open, reaching the quarterfinals. He beat several good players before losing to Rafael Nadal.
In 2009, Almagro defended his title at the Mexican Open in Acapulco. He also reached the third round of the Australian Open and Wimbledon. He continued to play well in big tournaments, often facing top players like Nadal.
The 2010 season saw Almagro play many long matches. He reached the fourth round of the Australian Open after two five-set battles. He also made it to the quarterfinals of the Miami Masters. At the 2010 French Open, he reached the quarterfinals again, losing to Rafael Nadal in a close match. Later that year, he won two more titles in Sweden and Switzerland, ending a long title drought.
In 2011, Almagro had a fantastic start. He won two titles back-to-back in Brazil and Argentina. He then reached his third clay-court final in a row in Acapulco. These strong performances helped him enter the world's top 10 rankings for the first time in his career. He won his tenth career title in Nice, France.
Continued Success and Challenges (2012-2016)
In 2012, Almagro reached the fourth round of the Australian Open. He won his eleventh career title in São Paulo, Brazil. He also successfully defended his title in Nice, earning his twelfth career title. At the French Open, he reached the quarterfinals without losing a single set before facing Rafael Nadal again.
He also had a surprising run at the 2012 London Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals. This was impressive because he was not known for playing well on grass courts.
In 2013, Almagro reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time. He had a tough five-set match against David Ferrer, where he led by two sets but eventually lost. He also reached the final in Houston. At the French Open, he again lost a match after leading by two sets.
The year 2014 was challenging due to a shoulder and foot injury. He had to withdraw from several major tournaments, including the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. However, he had a big win at the Barcelona Open, where he defeated Rafael Nadal. This was his first win against Nadal in eleven attempts.
In 2015, he played in the Australian Open but lost in the first round. In 2016, he won his thirteenth career title at the Estoril Open in Portugal.
Retirement
Nicolás Almagro announced his retirement from professional tennis in April 2019. His last tournament was the Murcia Open in his home country.
How Nicolás Almagro Played
Nicolás Almagro was known as an offensive baseliner. This means he liked to hit powerful shots from the back of the court to try and win points quickly. His groundstrokes, especially his backhand, were very strong. He also had a fast and powerful first serve, often hitting speeds over 210 kilometers per hour (about 130 miles per hour).
Sometimes, Nicolás would show his emotions on the court. He was best on clay courts, which is where he won all his ATP titles. However, he also had good results on hard courts, reaching quarterfinals in big tournaments like the Australian Open, Cincinnati, and Miami. He often planned his schedule to play more clay-court events.
Davis Cup Participation
Nicolás Almagro played for the Spanish Davis Cup team. He won 8 out of 10 singles matches he played in the Davis Cup, all on clay. In 2008, he helped Spain win the Davis Cup title. In the 2012 Davis Cup final, he lost his matches, and Spain did not win that year.
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Almagro in January 2017
See also
In Spanish: Nicolás Almagro para niños
