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| Name: | Albert Costa |
| Nationality: | Spain |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 6/25/1975 |
| Birthplace: | Lerida, Spain |
| Residence: | Barcelona, Spain |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Fisher |
| Clothes by: | n/a |
| Shoes by: | n/a |
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About:
Full name is Albert Costa Casals...No relation to retired ATP pro Carlos Costa...Reached 1993 Roland Garros Junior final...Won 1993 Rolex Orange Bowl...Grew up looking up to idol John McEnroe...Comes from Catalan origin and beat Portas in first all-Catalan final in Barcelona in 1997...Enjoys playing cards, table tennis, golf, and soccer (supports hometown Lerida FC) and Barcelona...Favorite movie of all time is Ben-Hur...Admires Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo...Named ATP Newcomer of the Year in 1994...Played in 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and 2000 Sydney Olympic Games...Has an 11-7 career Davis Cup record (9-5 in singles) in 12 ties since 1996...Wife, Cristina Ventura (married June 14, 2002) and best man was Alex Corretja, the man he had defeated in SF at Roland Garros one week earlier...Twin daughters Claudia and Alma (born nine minutes apart on Apr. 21, 2001)...Elected to ATP Player Council for 2004-06 term…Coached by Jose Perlas and fitness trainer is Toni Estalella. |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 6 (7/22/2002)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 102 (1/12/2004)
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