Víctor Romero

Víctor Romero (born 26 January 1979) is a Mexican former professional tennis player.

Víctor Romero
Country (sports) Mexico
Born (1979-01-26) 26 January 1979
Mexico City, Mexico
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$67,460
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 395 (11 June 2007)
Doubles
Highest rankingNo. 309 (4 April 2005)

Biography

Romero grew up in Mexico City and was a top-50 ITF junior. Before turning professional he played college tennis in the United States for Tulane University, a private university in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1] He represented Mexico at the 2005 Summer Universiade and won a mixed doubles silver medal.[2]

On the professional tour he reached a best singles ranking of 395 in the world.[1] As a doubles player he was runner-up in two ATP Challenger tournaments, both in 2006. He won 20 ITF satellite tournaments, 7 in singles and 13 in doubles.

Romero was a men's doubles bronze medalist for Mexico at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, partnering Santiago González.[3]

During his career he featured in four Davis Cup ties for his native country and retired unbeaten, from one singles and three doubles rubbers.

Romero emigrated with his family to New Zealand in 2010. His wife, who he met while at Tulane University, is a New Zealander.[1]

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See also

References
  1. Hyndman, Iain (13 October 2012). "Club signs up former Davis Cup player as head coach". The New Zealand Herald. Wanganui Chronicle.
  2. "Tenis mixto da medalla de plata a México en Universiada". El Siglo de Torreón (in Spanish). 21 August 2005.
  3. "Vela, gimnasia rítmica, tenis y tiro con arco aportaron en el repunte tricolor". La Jornada (in Spanish). 29 July 2007.
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