Who was Gaston Gaudio?
Gastón Norberto Gaudio (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡasˈtoŋ ˈɡawðjo]; born 9 December 1978) is an Argentine retired tennis player. He won eight singles titles and achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 5 in April 2005.
Who won the 2004 French Open?
Gastón Gaudio
Gastón Gaudio defeated Guillermo Coria in the final, 0–6, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1, 8–6 to win the men’s singles tennis title at the 2004 French Open. Gaudio became the first Argentine to win a major since Guillermo Vilas at the 1979 Australian Open.
Is Roger Federer French?
Roger Federer (German: [ˈrɔdʒər ˈfeːdərər]; born 8 August 1981) is a Swiss professional tennis player.
What happened Gaston Gaudio?
Gaudio retired from tennis in 2011. He was involved in one of the most dramatic finals in Roland Garros history as he pulled off a miraculous comeback from two sets down to beat his fellow Argentinean Guillermo Coria in five and lift his first and only grand slam trophy in Paris in 2004.
Who won the 2005 French Open?
Rafael Nadal
2005 French Open – Men’s singles
| Men’s singles | |
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| 2005 French Open | |
| Champion | Rafael Nadal |
| Runner-up | Mariano Puerta |
| Final score | 6–7, 6–3, 6–1, 7–5 |
Who won French Open 2003?
Juan Carlos Ferrero
ESPN.com – French Open 2003. Juan Carlos Ferrero won his first Grand Slam title. Juan Carlos Ferrero finally became king of the French Open, Greg Garber writes. Ferrero eliminated Martin Verkerk with the most lopsided victory in 25 years 6-1, 6-3, 6-2.
Why did Federer leave French Open?
The 20-time Grand Slam champion backed out from Roland Garros on Sunday, saying he needed time to recover from a knee injury that had kept him away from the tennis court for the better part of 17 months. The Swiss tennis pro is just two months away from his 40th birthday and had two surgeries on his right knee in 2020.
Who won French Open 2002?
Albert Costa
Albert Costa defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final, 6–1, 6–0, 4–6, 6–3 to win the men’s singles tennis title at the 2002 French Open.
How many Grand Slams did Juan Carlos Ferrero win?
1Juan Carlos Ferrero / Grand slams won (singles)
Why did French Open Change Name to Roland Garros?
Emile Lesueur, president of the Stade Francais at the time, requested the venue be named after his heroic former classmate Roland Garros, who had died during World War I in 1918. Lesueur’s request was ultimately granted and the venue has been known as Roland-Garros ever since.
Where is Guillermo Coria?
Guillermo Coria
| Country (sports) | Argentina |
| Residence | Venado Tuerto, Argentina |
| Born | 13 January 1982 Rufino, Argentina |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
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