Gastón Etlis
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Gastón Etlis is a former tennis player from Argentina
. He is Jewish.
In January 2005 Etlis was ranked No.17 in doubles.
The right-hander won four career titles in doubles, and reached his highest singles ATP
-ranking in May 2000, when he became the # 114 player in the world.
In August 1995 in San Marino
he beat world # 40 Carlos Costa 7–6(4), 6–4. In January 1997 he beat world # 24 Marc Rosset
6–3, 7–6(1), in Zagreb.
Having competed as well as a singles player at the 1996 Australian and French Opens, and in the 1997 French Open (he reached the 2nd round at Roland Garros
in 1997), Etlis switched to doubles. From 2000, Etlis's primary doubles partner was Martin Rodriguez
.
In 2000 and 2002, he reached the third round of the French Open.
Etlis competed in the doubles competition of the 2003 Australian Open; he and partner Rodriguez reached the semifinals. After defeating Leander Paes
and David Rikl
(6–3, 6–3) in the quarterfinals, they played # 1 seed Mark Knowles
and Daniel Nestor
and lost 3–6, 4–6.
At the 2003 French Open Etlis and Rodriquez, after easily winning their matches in the first two rounds (without dropping a set), upset # 1 seed Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor in the 3rd round. In the quarterfinals, however, they lost to # 11 seed Paul Haarhuis
and Yevgeny Kafelnikov
.
At Roland Garros, Etlis also competed in the mixed doubles with Clarisa Fernández
. They lost in the quarterfinals to # 4 seed Cara Black
and Wayne Black
, 6–3, 6–3.
Etlis and Rodriguez reached the 3rd round at the 2003 Wimbledon tournament
.
Etlis and Rodriguez made it to the semifinals at the 2004 Australian Open. The quarterfinals were a difficult hurdle for the duo but they battled past favorites Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor 7–6 (7–3), 6–7 (8–6), 6–3. The run came to an end in the semifinals, where Michaël Llodra
and Fabrice Santoro
defeated Rodriguez and Gaston 6–2, 7–5.
They fell to the Belgian team of Xavier Malisse
and Olivier Rochus
in the 2004 French Open quarterfinal 6–4,6–4.
Etlis and Rodriguez won the Valencia International Series in April 2004 without dropping a set, utilizing the clay surface to their advantage.
in Atlanta, United States
, where he was defeated in the first round by South Africa's Wayne Ferreira
.
In the 2004 Olympics he competed in the doubles event with partner Martin Rodriguez, and they defeated Tommy Robredo
and Feliciano López
of Spain 6–3, 6–4. The Argentines lost a 2nd round match to Fernando González
and Nicolás Massú
6–3, 7–6 (2), and were eliminated.
matches in 1996.http://www.daviscup.com/en/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10006408
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
. He is Jewish.
In January 2005 Etlis was ranked No.17 in doubles.
The right-hander won four career titles in doubles, and reached his highest singles ATP
Association of Tennis Professionals
The Association of Tennis Professionals or ATP was formed in 1972 by Donald Dell, Jack Kramer, and Cliff Drysdale to protect the interests of male professional tennis players. Since 1990, the association has organized the worldwide tennis tour for men and linked the title of the tour with the...
-ranking in May 2000, when he became the # 114 player in the world.
Tennis career
Etlis turned professional in 1993.In August 1995 in San Marino
San Marino
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino , is a state situated on the Italian Peninsula on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave surrounded by Italy. Its size is just over with an estimated population of over 30,000. Its capital is the City of San Marino...
he beat world # 40 Carlos Costa 7–6(4), 6–4. In January 1997 he beat world # 24 Marc Rosset
Marc Rosset
Marc Rosset is a former professional tennis player from Switzerland who is best remembered for winning the men's singles Gold Medal at the 1992 Olympic Games....
6–3, 7–6(1), in Zagreb.
Having competed as well as a singles player at the 1996 Australian and French Opens, and in the 1997 French Open (he reached the 2nd round at Roland Garros
French Open (tennis)
The French Open |Roland Garros]]) is a major tennis tournament held over two weeks between late May and early June in Paris, France, at the Stade Roland Garros. It is the premier clay court tennis tournament in the world and the second of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments – the other three are...
in 1997), Etlis switched to doubles. From 2000, Etlis's primary doubles partner was Martin Rodriguez
Martín Rodríguez (tennis)
Martín Rodríguez is a former professional tennis player from Argentina.Rodríguez turned professional in 1991. He reached his career-high singles ranking when he became World Number 71 on June 14, 1999...
.
In 2000 and 2002, he reached the third round of the French Open.
Etlis competed in the doubles competition of the 2003 Australian Open; he and partner Rodriguez reached the semifinals. After defeating Leander Paes
Leander Paes
Leander Adrian Paes, pronounced pās, is an Indian professional tennis player who currently features in the doubles events in the ATP tour and the Davis Cup tournament...
and David Rikl
David Rikl
David Rikl is a former professional tennis player from the Czech Republic. The left-handed Rikl turned professional in 1989. The Czech's success came mostly in doubles, having been a runner-up at the 2004 US Open and 2001 Wimbledon Championships. However, Rikl did achieve a top-100 singles...
(6–3, 6–3) in the quarterfinals, they played # 1 seed Mark Knowles
Mark Knowles
Mark Knowles is a former World number 1 doubles professional male tennis player from the Bahamas, who will go down as one of the greatest athletes of his country for his longevity within his sport and charitable contributions off the court.After being awarded a scholarship to the Nick...
and Daniel Nestor
Daniel Nestor
Daniel Mark Nestor, CM , born Danijel Nestorović September 4, 1972, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, is a Serbian-born Canadian professional tennis player from Toronto, Ontario, Canada....
and lost 3–6, 4–6.
At the 2003 French Open Etlis and Rodriquez, after easily winning their matches in the first two rounds (without dropping a set), upset # 1 seed Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor in the 3rd round. In the quarterfinals, however, they lost to # 11 seed Paul Haarhuis
Paul Haarhuis
Paul Vincent Nicholas Haarhuis is a Dutch former professional tennis player. He is a former World No. 1 doubles player. He won six Grand Slam men's doubles titles, five with Jacco Eltingh and one with Yevgeny Kafelnikov.-Personal life:...
and Yevgeny Kafelnikov
Yevgeny Kafelnikov
Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Kafelnikov is a former World No. 1 tennis player from Russia. He won two Grand Slam singles titles , four Grand Slam doubles titles, and the men's singles gold medal at the Sydney Olympic Games. He also helped Russia win the Davis Cup in 2002...
.
At Roland Garros, Etlis also competed in the mixed doubles with Clarisa Fernández
Clarisa Fernandez
Clarisa Fernández is a retired Argentine tennis player who is best known for her semi-final appearance at the 2002 French Open, the first Argentine since Sabatini in 1992 to reach that stage. Fernández was ranked 87th in the world at the time of her shocking result...
. They lost in the quarterfinals to # 4 seed Cara Black
Cara Black
Cara Black is a professional female tennis player from Zimbabwe. She has won 7 singles titles and 63 women's doubles titles. She has won all four Grand Slam mixed doubles titles and three of the four Grand Slam titles in women's doubles. She is currently ranked World No. 28 in women's doubles...
and Wayne Black
Wayne Black
Wayne Hamilton Black is a former professional male tennis player from Zimbabwe.Black is the son of Don and Velia Black and the brother of Cara Black and Byron Black, also professional tennis players. He attended the University of Southern California and was an All-American in singles and doubles...
, 6–3, 6–3.
Etlis and Rodriguez reached the 3rd round at the 2003 Wimbledon tournament
The Championships, Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon , is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three Majors...
.
Etlis and Rodriguez made it to the semifinals at the 2004 Australian Open. The quarterfinals were a difficult hurdle for the duo but they battled past favorites Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor 7–6 (7–3), 6–7 (8–6), 6–3. The run came to an end in the semifinals, where Michaël Llodra
Michaël Llodra
Michaël Llodra is a French professional tennis player. He is a prolific doubles player with three Grand Slam championships, and has also had success in singles.-Life and career:...
and Fabrice Santoro
Fabrice Santoro
Fabrice Vetea Santoro is a retired French professional male tennis player from Tahiti. Though not counted among the top ranked players, he had an unusually long professional career – with many of his accomplishments coming toward the end of his career – and he is popular among spectators and other...
defeated Rodriguez and Gaston 6–2, 7–5.
They fell to the Belgian team of Xavier Malisse
Xavier Malisse
Xavier Malisse is a Belgian tennis player. Born in Kortrijk, Belgium, he is the only men's player from his country to have been ranked in the top 20 of the ATP tour. He is sponsored by Prince and Lotto. His nickname is "The X-Man"....
and Olivier Rochus
Olivier Rochus
Olivier Rochus is a Belgian tennis player. He was born in Namur, Belgium, and currently resides in Auvelais, Belgium.-Career:...
in the 2004 French Open quarterfinal 6–4,6–4.
Etlis and Rodriguez won the Valencia International Series in April 2004 without dropping a set, utilizing the clay surface to their advantage.
Olympics
He represented Argentina at the 1996 Summer Olympics1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
in Atlanta, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, where he was defeated in the first round by South Africa's Wayne Ferreira
Wayne Ferreira
Wayne Richard Ferreira is a former tennis player from South Africa. He attended Parktown Boys' High School....
.
In the 2004 Olympics he competed in the doubles event with partner Martin Rodriguez, and they defeated Tommy Robredo
Tommy Robredo
Tommy Robredo Garcés is a Spanish professional tennis player. On 8 May 2006, he broke into the world's top ten for the first time. His highest singles ranking to date is No...
and Feliciano López
Feliciano López
Feliciano López Diaz-Guerra is a Spanish professional male tennis player. He was born in Toledo and now lives in the Spanish capital Madrid....
of Spain 6–3, 6–4. The Argentines lost a 2nd round match to Fernando González
Fernando González
----Fernando Francisco González Ciuffardi is a professional tennis player from Chile. He is known for having one of the hardest forehands on the circuit. In Spanish he is called El Bombardero de La Reina and Mano de Piedra...
and Nicolás Massú
Nicolás Massú
Nicolás Alejandro Massú Fried , nicknamed Vampiro , is a Chilean tennis player, a former world number nine in singles, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist...
6–3, 7–6 (2), and were eliminated.
Davis Cup
Etlis split two Davis CupDavis Cup
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation and is contested between teams of players from competing countries in a knock-out format. The competition began in 1900 as a challenge between Britain and the United States. By...
matches in 1996.http://www.daviscup.com/en/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10006408