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| Name: | Ricardo Mello |
| Nationality: | Brazil |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 12/21/1980 |
| Birthplace: | Campinas, Brazil |
| Residence: | Campinas, Brazil |
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| Play Style: | Left Handed |
| Raquet: | Babolat |
| Clothes by: | n/a |
| Shoes by: | n/a |
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About:
Born in a cultural city of Campinas, one hour drive from Spo Paulo...Began playing tennis at age six at Equestrian Club of Campinas with local pros and earned his first ATP ranking point in 1996 at age 15 (as a wildcard) by playing in his hometown Challenger in Campinas, losing to Gustavo Kuerten in 1st RD...Nicknamed "Papagayo" which means parrott in English...The nickname was given to him by his close friends because he doesn't talk much (very reserved) unlike most of his countrymen...Younger brother Enrique is right-handed and plays at futures level...They have played doubles together in couple of events...Considers hard courts his favorite surface...Works with Marcelo Tella at home and travels with countryman and former pro Ricardo Schlachter. |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 53 (3/7/2005)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 132 (6/20/2005)
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