Nicolas Almagro life and biography

Nicolas Almagro is a professional Spanish tennis player, ranked World No. 12 on the ATP Tour.

CAREER:

Clay-court specialist Nicolas Almagro advanced to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the French Open in 2008, a season in which the Spaniard also won two clay-court titles to finish the year in the Top 20, at No. 18. All five of Almagro's tournament wins have come on clay (Valencia 2006 and 2007, Costa do Sauipe 2008, Acapulco 2008 and 2009). He reached the third round of all four majors in 2009 for the first time.

Singles Titles

2010: Gstaad, Båstad
2009: Acapulco
2008: Acapulco, Costa Do Sauipe
2007: Valencia
2006: Valencia

PERSONAL:

Full name is Nicolás Almagro Sánchez Rolle
Nickname is "Nico"
Parents are Nicolas and Mercedes
His siblings Juan and Balta are both teachers
Started playing tennis at age eight
Favorite surface is clay
Considers forehand his best shot
Enjoys Spanish music, computers and comedies
Also enjoys soccer
Speaks Italian and a little English
Has a 2-0 Davis Cup record (winning both matches in 2008 vs. Peru)
Fitness trainer is Martin Gonzalez (since 1999) and coached by Antonio Gonzalez.

Read more