| Country |  Spain | |
| Residence | Barcelona, Spain | |
| Date of birth | April 11, 1974 | |
| Place of birth | Barcelona, Spain | |
| Height | 1. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. 80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |
| Weight | 72 kg (160 lb/11. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass 3 st) | |
| Turned pro | 1991 | |
| Retired | 2005 | |
| Plays | Right | |
| Career prize money | $10,411,354 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record: | 438 - 281 | |
| Career titles: | 17 | |
| Highest ranking: | 2 (February 1, 1999) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | 3R (1998) | |
| French Open | F (1998, 2001) | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1994, 1996) | |
| US Open | QF (1996) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record: | 103 - 115 | |
| Career titles: | 3 | |
| Highest ranking: | 50 (June 9, 1997) | |
| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Tennis | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 2000 Sydney | Doubles | |
Àlex Corretja Verdegay (born April 11, 1974, in Barcelona, Spain) is a former professional tennis player from Spain. The stone is a unit of Weight. It is part of the Imperial system of weights and measures used in the British Isles, and formerly used in most Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Tennis (lawn tennis was part of the Summer Olympic Games program from the inaugural 1896 Summer Olympics, but was dropped after the 1924 "I am proud and happy to proclaim that you have presented to the world the best Olympic Games ever The Tennis competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia consisted of singles and doubles events for both men and women Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) During his career, he finished runner-up twice at the French Open (in 1998 and 2001). The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. He won the ATP Tour World Championships in 1998 and reached his career-high singles ranking of World No. The Tennis Masters Cup is a Tennis tournament played at the end of each year involving the top eight players in the men's tennis world rankings 2 in 1999. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) He also played a key role in helping Spain win its first-ever Davis Cup title in 2000. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's Tennis. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. He became the coach of British tennis player Andy Murray in April 2008. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
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Early Career
Corretja first came to the tennis world's attention as a promising junior player who won the Orange Bowl 16s title in 1990. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) He turned professional in 1991, and won his first top-level singles title in 1994 at Buenos Aires. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The ATP Buenos Aires ( Spanish Abierto de Buenos Aires) is an annual Tennis event for male tennis players held in Buenos Aires, Argentina His first doubles title came in 1995 at Palermo. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Palermo ( Sicilian: Palermu, Greek: Panormus, al-Madinah during Muslim rule is a historic City in
1996
In 1996, Corretja faced Pete Sampras in an epic five-set quarter-final at the US Open. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Petros “Pete” Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is a former World No The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Corretja held a match point during the fifth set, but eventually lost to Sampras in 4 hours and 9 minutes 7–6, 5–7, 5–7, 6–4, 7–6.
1997
In 1997, Corretja captured three titles including his first Tennis Masters Series title in Rome. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The ATP Masters Series is a series of nine Tennis tournaments that are part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP tour held annually throughout the year The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. (He won a second Masters Series title in 2000 at Indian Wells. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. )
1998
1998 saw Corretja reach his first Grand Slam final at the French Open. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year In the Third Round, he defeated Argentina's Hernán Gumy in (at the time) the longest match in the tournament's history. Corretja won the 5 hour 31 minute marathon 6–1, 5–7, 6–7, 7–5, 9–7. In the final, Corretja lost to his fellow-Spaniard Carlos Moyà in straight sets 6–3, 7–5, 6–3. Carlos Moyà Llompart (born August 27 1976) also known as Carles Moyà, Carlos Moyá and Carlos Moya, is a former world number
Corretja finished 1998 by winning the most significant title of his career – the ATP Tour World Championships (now known as the Tennis Masters Cup). The Tennis Masters Cup is a Tennis tournament played at the end of each year involving the top eight players in the men's tennis world rankings In the semi-finals, he saved three match points on the way to beating Sampras 4–6, 6–3, 7–6. In the final, Corretja faced Moyà in a five-set marathon and came back from two sets down to win in 4 hours and 1 minute 3–6, 3–6, 7–5, 6–3, 7–5. Corretja won a career-high five singles titles in 1998 and finished the year ranked World No. 3. In February 1999, Corretja reached his career-high ranking of World No. 2.
Later Career
2000
In 2000, Corretja helped Spain win its first-ever Davis Cup title. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's Tennis. He went 3–0 in singles rubbers during the earlier rounds, and then teamed up with Joan Manuel Balcells to win the doubles match in the final as Spain beat Australia 3–1. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Corretja also won a men's doubles Bronze Medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, partnering Albert Costa. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Albert Costa Casals (born June 25 1975 in Lleida) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain.
2001
In 2001, Corretja reached the men's singles final at the French Open for the second time. He lost in the final to defending-champion Gustavo Kuerten in four sets 6–7, 7–5, 6–2, 6–0. Gustavo Kuerten (born September 10 1976 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina) is a former World No In July that year, Corretja won a five-set marathon match in final at Amsterdam against Younes El Aynaoui 6–3, 5–7, 7–6, 3–6, 6–4. Amsterdam (pronounced) is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the west Younes El Aynaoui (يونس العيناوي (born September 12, 1971 in Rabat, Morocco) is a Professional tennis player The 53-game match was the year's longest tour final.
2002
Corretja's biggest win of 2002 came in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup, where he rallied from two sets down to beat Sampras on grass 4–6, 4–6, 7–6, 7–5, 6–4. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. (Spain eventually lost the tie 3–1. ) At the French Open, Corretja saved four match points in the Third Round against Arnaud Clément before going on to win 6–1, 6–2, 4–6, 5–7, 8–6. Arnaud Clément (born December 17, 1977) is a professional Tennis player from France. Corretja then progressed to the semi-finals, where he lost in four sets to Albert Costa (who went on to win the title). One week later, Corretja was the best man at Costa's wedding.
2003
In 2003, Corretja was again part of a Spanish team which reached the Davis Cup final. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. He won two doubles and one singles rubber in the earlier rounds. But in the final, Corretja and Feliciano López lost the doubles rubber as Spain were beaten 3–1 by Australia. Feliciano López Diaz-Guerra (born on September 20, 1981) is a Spanish professional male tennis player
Life after tennis
Corretja announced his retirement on September 24, 2004. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " He won a total of 17 top-level singles titles and 3 doubles titles during his career.
On April 4, 2008 it was announced that Corretja would coach Britain's Andy Murray through the 2008 Clay court season. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
Grand Slam singles finals
Runner-ups (2)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1998 | French Open |  Carlos Moyá | 6–3, 7–5, 6–3 |
| 2001 | French Open |  Gustavo Kuerten | 6–7(3), 7–5, 6–2, 6–0 |
Singles finals (30)
Wins (17)
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| No. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Carlos Moyà Llompart (born August 27 1976) also known as Carles Moyà, Carlos Moyá and Carlos Moya, is a former world number Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Gustavo Kuerten (born September 10 1976 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina) is a former World No | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | November 14, 1994 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Clay |  Javier Frana | 6–3, 5–7, 7–6(5) |
| 2. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The ATP Buenos Aires ( Spanish Abierto de Buenos Aires) is an annual Tennis event for male tennis players held in Buenos Aires, Argentina For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. Javier Alberto Frana Maggi (born December 25, 1966 in Rafaela) is a former Tennis player from Argentina and current tennis commentator | April 14, 1997 | Estoril, Portugal | Clay | Francisco Clavet | 6–3, 7–5 |
| 3. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Estoril Open is an ATP and WTA Clay court tournament held in Jamor Oeiras, Portugal (in spite of nominally located in Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Francisco Javier Clavet González (born October 24, 1968 in Aranjuez) is a former Tennis player from Spain, who turned professional | May 19, 1997 | Rome, Italy | Clay |  Marcelo Ríos | 7–5, 7–5, 6–3 |
| 4. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Marcelo Andrés Ríos Mayorga (born December 26, 1975) is a former world number one Tennis player from Chile. | July 21, 1997 | Stuttgart Outdoor, Germany | Clay |  Karol Kučera | 6–2, 7–5 |
| 5. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Mercedes Cup is a Tennis Tournament on the ATP Tour's International Series Gold. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Karol Kučera (born March 4, 1974 in Bratislava) is a retired ATP professional male Tennis player from Slovakia. | February 16, 1998 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Hard | Félix Mantilla Botella | 7–6(0), 6–0 |
| 6. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Dubai Tennis Championships is a professional Tennis Tournament held in Dubai, U Félix Mantilla Botella ( September 23 1974) is a former Spanish professional tennis player born in Barcelona. | July 13, 1998 | Gstaad, Switzerland | Clay |  Boris Becker | 7–6(5), 7–5, 6–3 |
| 7. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad is a Tennis tournament held in Gstaad, Switzerland. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Boris Franz Becker (born 22 November 1967 in Leimen, West Germany) is a former World No | August 24, 1998 | Indianapolis, U.S. | Clay |  Andre Agassi | 2–6, 6–2, 6–3 |
| 8. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Indianapolis Tennis Championships (formerly known as the RCA Championships) is an annual men's tennis tournament played in Indianapolis as part of the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments | October 26, 1998 | Lyon, France | Carpet | Tommy Haas | 2–6, 7–6(6), 6–1 |
| 9. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon is a professional Tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Tommy Haas (born April 3, 1978 in Hamburg) is a German Tennis player who plays right-handed | November 30, 1998 | Singles Championships, Germany | Hard | Carlos Moyà | 3–6, 3–6, 7–5, 6–3, 7–5 |
| 10. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Tennis Masters Cup is a Tennis tournament played at the end of each year involving the top eight players in the men's tennis world rankings Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Carlos Moyà Llompart (born August 27 1976) also known as Carles Moyà, Carlos Moyá and Carlos Moya, is a former world number | March 20, 2000 | Indian Wells, U.S. | Hard |  Thomas Enqvist | 6–4, 6–4, 6–3 |
| 11. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Thomas Enqvist (born March 13, 1974 in Stockholm) is a former professional Tennis player from Sweden, who played on the ATP | July 17, 2000 | Gstaad, Switzerland | Clay | Mariano Puerta | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 12. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad is a Tennis tournament held in Gstaad, Switzerland. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Mariano Puerta (born September 19, 1978 in San Francisco, Córdoba) is an Argentine professional male tennis player | July 30, 2000 | Kitzbühel, Austria | Clay | Emilio Benfele Álvarez | 6–3, 6–1, 3–0 retired |
| 13. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Austrian Open (formerly known as the Generali Open) is an annual Tennis tournament held in Kitzbühel, Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Emilio Benfele Álvarez (born November 15, 1972, in Figueres) is a professional Tennis player from Spain who retired in 2005 | August 21, 2000 | Washington, D.C., U.S. | Hard | Andre Agassi | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 14. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Legg Mason Tennis Classic is an annual late-summer men's Tennis tournament played in Washington D The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments | October 23, 2000 | Toulouse, France | Hard | Carlos Moyà | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 15. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Adidas Open de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées (named Grand Prix de Tennis de Toulouse until 1999) was an annual men's tennis tournament played in Toulouse This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Carlos Moyà Llompart (born August 27 1976) also known as Carles Moyà, Carlos Moyá and Carlos Moya, is a former world number | July 23, 2001 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Clay |  Younes El Aynaoui | 6–3, 5–7, 7–6, 3–6, 6–4 |
| 16. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Dutch Open Tennis Amersfoort (or Dutch Open) is a men's Tennis Tournament on the ATP Tour held in Amersfoort, Netherlands The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Younes El Aynaoui (يونس العيناوي (born September 12, 1971 in Rabat, Morocco) is a Professional tennis player | July 15, 2002 | Gstaad, Switzerland | Clay | Gastón Gaudio | 6–3, 7–6(3), 7–6(3) |
| 17. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad is a Tennis tournament held in Gstaad, Switzerland. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Gastón Norberto Gaudio (born December 9 1978 in Temperley, Buenos Aires) nicknamed El Gato ( The Cat in Spanish) is | July 29, 2002 | Kitzbühel, Austria | Clay | Juan Carlos Ferrero | 6–4, 6–1, 6–3 |
Runner-ups (13)
| No. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Austrian Open (formerly known as the Generali Open) is an annual Tennis tournament held in Kitzbühel, Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat (born February 12 1980) or JCF is a former World No | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 2 November 1992 | Guarujá, Brazil | Hard | Carsten Arriens | 7–6, 6–3 |
| 2. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The ATP Guarujá was a men's Tennis tournament held in Guarujá, Brazil. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld | 3 October 1994 | Palermo, Italy | Clay | Alberto Berasategui | 2–6, 7–6, 6–4 |
| 3. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Campionati Internazionali Di Sicilia was a tennis tournament held annually in Palermo, Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Alberto Berasategui (born June 28 1973 in Bilbao, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Spain | 13 May 1996 | Hamburg, Germany | Clay | Roberto Carretero | 2–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 4. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Hamburg Masters, established in 1892 is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Hamburg, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Roberto Carretero (born August 30, 1975 in Madrid) is a Spanish former professional Tennis player. | 29 July 1996 | Kitzbühel, Austria | Clay | Alberto Berasategui | 6–2, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 5. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Austrian Open (formerly known as the Generali Open) is an annual Tennis tournament held in Kitzbühel, Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Alberto Berasategui (born June 28 1973 in Bilbao, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Spain | 7 October 1996 | Marbella, Spain | Clay | Marc-Kevin Goellner | 7–6, 7–6 |
| 6. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Open de Tenis Comunidad Valenciana is a professional Tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Marc-Kevin Peter Goellner (born September 22, 1970 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a former professional Tennis player from Germany | 28 April 1997 | Monte Carlo, Monaco | Clay | Marcelo Ríos | 6–4, 6–4, 6–3 |
| 7. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Monte Carlo Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, a commune that For other uses see Monaco (disambiguation Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco ( French: Principauté de Monaco; Monégasque Marcelo Andrés Ríos Mayorga (born December 26, 1975) is a former world number one Tennis player from Chile. | 5 May 1997 | Munich, Germany | Clay |  Mark Philippoussis | 7–6, 1–6, 6–4 |
| 8. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The BMW Open is a Tennis Tournament held in Munich, Germany. Held since 1974, the tournament is played on outdoor Clay courts Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Mark Anthony Philippoussis (born 7 November 1976 is an Australian Tennis player | 11 May 1998 | Hamburg, Germany | Clay | Albert Costa | 6–2, 6–0, 1–0, ret. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Hamburg Masters, established in 1892 is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Hamburg, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Albert Costa Casals (born June 25 1975 in Lleida) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain. |
| 9. | 8 June 1998 | French Open, Paris | Clay | Carlos Moyà | 6–3, 7–5, 6–3 |
| 10. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Carlos Moyà Llompart (born August 27 1976) also known as Carles Moyà, Carlos Moyá and Carlos Moya, is a former world number | 18 January 1999 | Sydney, Australia | Hard | Todd Martin | 6–3, 7–6 |
| 11. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Medibank International is a professional Tennis Tournament in Sydney, Australia, played annually at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Todd Christopher Martin (born July 8 1970, in Hinsdale Illinois) a native of East Lansing Michigan, is a former professional | 30 August 1999 | Long Island, U.S. | Hard | Magnus Norman | 7–6, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 12. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Magnus Norman (born May 30, 1976 in Filipstad) is a retired Swedish professional tennis player who is best known for being the runner up | 20 September 1999 | Mallorca, Spain | Clay | Juan Carlos Ferrero | 2–6, 7–5, 6–3 |
| 13. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Open de Tenis Comunidad Valenciana is a professional Tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat (born February 12 1980) or JCF is a former World No | 11 June 2001 | French Open, Paris | Clay | Gustavo Kuerten | 6–7, 7–5, 6–2, 6–0 |
Singles performance timeline
| Tournament | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | Career SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam Tournaments | ||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | A | A | A | A | 2R | 2R | 3R | 2R | 2R | A | 1R | 1R | 2R | 0 / 8 |
| French Open | 1R | 1R | 3R | 4R | 2R | 4R | F | QF | QF | F | SF | 1R | 3R | 0 / 13 |
| Wimbledon | A | A | 2R | A | 2R | A | 1R | A | A | A | A | A | 1R | 0 / 4 |
| U.S. Open | 1R | 1R | 1R | 2R | QF | 3R | 4R | 1R | 3R | 3R | 3R | 1R | 1R | 0 / 13 |
| Grand Slam SR | 0 / 2 | 0 / 2 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 2 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 2 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 38 |
| Year-End Championship | ||||||||||||||
| Tennis Masters Cup | A | A | A | A | A | A | W | A | RR | A | A | A | A | 1 / 2 |
| ATP Masters Series | ||||||||||||||
| Indian Wells Masters | A | A | A | 1R | 2R | 2R | 1R | 2R | W | 3R | 2R | 2R | 3R | 1 / 10 |
| Miami Masters | A | A | A | 1R | 2R | 3R | SF | 4R | 2R | 4R | 4R | 2R | A | 0 / 9 |
| Monte Carlo Masters | A | QF | 3R | 3R | 1R | F | QF | A | QF | 1R | 3R | 1R | 2R | 0 / 11 |
| Rome Masters | 2R | 2R | 2R | 3R | 1R | W | 2R | SF | SF | QF | 1R | 2R | 1R | 1 / 13 |
| Hamburg Masters | 2R | A | 3R | 1R | F | 3R | F | A | 3R | 2R | 2R | 1R | 1R | 0 / 11 |
| Canada Masters | A | A | A | A | 2R | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | 0 / 1 |
| Cincinnati Masters | A | A | A | 1R | 1R | 2R | 2R | 2R | 1R | A | A | 1R | A | 0 / 7 |
| Madrid Masters (Stuttgart) | A | A | A | A | 1R | 1R | 1R | 3R | 2R | 2R | 3R | 2R | 2R | 0 / 9 |
| Paris Masters | A | A | A | A | 1R | 2R | 1R | 2R | QF | 2R | A | A | A | 0 / 6 |
| Masters Series SR | 0 / 2 | 0 / 2 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 6 | 0 / 9 | 1 / 8 | 0 / 8 | 0 / 6 | 1 / 8 | 0 / 7 | 0 / 6 | 0 / 7 | 0 / 5 | 2 / 77 |
| Year End Ranking | 86 | 76 | 22 | 48 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 27 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 100 | 114 | N/A |
A = did not participate in the tournament
Personal and family life
Corretja married Marta Cors in 2001. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Gustavo Kuerten (born September 10 1976 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina) is a former World No Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 The Tennis Masters Cup is a Tennis tournament played at the end of each year involving the top eight players in the men's tennis world rankings The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. The Monte Carlo Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, a commune that The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. The Hamburg Masters, established in 1892 is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Hamburg, Germany. The Canada Masters (also long known as the Canadian Open) currently sponsored as the Rogers Cup, is an annual Tennis tournament held in The Cincinnati Masters is an annual Tennis event held in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason, Ohio, USA. The Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players The BNP Paribas Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Paris, France. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The couple has two daughters – Aroa, born in 2003, and Carla, born in 2005. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
External links
- ATP Tour profile for Alex Corretja
- ITF profile for Alex Corretja
- Davis Cup profile for Alex Corretja
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