Tommy Robredo

Name: Tommy Robredo Nationality: Spain Gender: Male Birthdate: 5/1/1982 Birthplace: Hostalric, Spain Residence: Barcelona, Spain Play Style: Right Handed Raquet: Dunlop Clothes by: n/a Shoes by: n/a   About: Full name is Tommy Robredo Garces… Began playing tennis at age five and progressed through years to become No. 1 junior in Spain in 2000… Grew up playing on hard courts at Olot Swimming Club (100 miles north of Barcelona) and at age 14 first played on clay courts at Spanish Federation Tennis Center in Barcelona (C.A.R.)… Father, Angel, a tennis coach, was a big fan of the rock group "The Who" and named his son after the group's hit song (Tommy bought the movie from "The Who" to find out more about it)… Mother, Dolores, was an assistant tennis coach and now a housewife… Supports Barcelona F.C. and favorite player is Puyol… In juniors, won Orange Bowl 16-under in 1998 and in 2000 reached final at Roland Garros (l. to Mathieu)… One year later, advanced to 4th RD in main draw, the most success the following year from junior to tour competition… Considers forehand his best shot and clay his favorite surface but knows it is absolutely necessary to play on all surfaces… Has a 3-5 career Davis Cup record (2-2 in singles) in five ties… Coached by Mariano Monachesi (since Jan. 2004). Highest Rank: Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 12 (10/25/2004) Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 30 (9/27/2004) Official Player Website http://www.tommy-robredo.com/   More Photos... View Large