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| Name: | Guillermo Canas |
| Nationality: | Argentina |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 11/25/1977 |
| Birthplace: | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Residence: | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Wilson |
| Clothes by: | n/a |
| Shoes by: | n/a |
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About:
Full name is Guillermo Ignacio Canas… Began playing tennis at age seven… Nicknamed "Willy" by his English-speaking peers… Enjoyed an outstanding junior career, reached QF at Wimbledon in 1995 and finished No. 18 in singles in final junior world rankings… Enjoys watching and playing soccer and considers Argentina's 1986 World Cup title his most thrilling sports moment… Growing up admired countryman Guillermo Vilas and says "I would love to be as famous as Vilas is in our country."… Likes watching cartoons on Cartoon Network and his favorite show is "The Simpsons"… Considers forehand as best shot… In July 2001, was one of nine guests to appear on an Argentine game show and won a car, which he gave to his mother… Has a 5-3 career Davis Cup record (3-2 in singles) in six ties since 1998… Named ATP Comeback Player of Year in 2001 after coming back from a wrist injury previous year (improved from 227 to No. 15)… Selected at-large to ATP Player Council for 2004-06 term… Fitness trainer is Fernando Cao and coached by countryman and former ATP pro Hernan Gumy. |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 8 (6/6/2005)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 47 (7/15/2002
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