Egyptian tennis player
Tamer El-Sawy
تامر الصاويCountry (sports) | Egypt |
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Residence | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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Born | (1972-02-11) 11 February 1972 (age 52) Cairo, Egypt |
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Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) |
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Turned pro | 1993 |
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Retired | 1998 |
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Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
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Prize money | $193,953 |
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Career record | 7–14 |
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Career titles | 2 Titles |
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Highest ranking | No. 128 (10 February 1997) |
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Australian Open | 1995,1996,1997,1998 |
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French Open | 1994,1995,1996,1997,1998 |
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Wimbledon | 1994 |
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US Open | 1994,1995,1996,1997 |
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Career record | 6–11 |
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Career titles | 5 Titles |
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Highest ranking | No. 125 (6 April 1998) |
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Australian Open | First round main draw 1998 |
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Tamer El-Sawy Arabic: تامر الصاوي, born 11 February 1972) is a retired Egyptian tennis player.
El-Sawy represented his country in the Davis Cup as his premier tournament at the age of 16.[1] His first first-place finish for a collegiate tournament was the LSU Fall Showcase in 1992.El-Sawy finished his NCAA career ranked #3 in the nation and made the semi finals of the NCAA championship in 1993[2] His later career, in just a few years, would leave him as the top-seeded player for the Milwaukee Tennis Classic.[1] His highest ATP ranking was 128 (from 10 February 1997) .[3]
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