Marcelo Saliola
Marcelo Saliola (born 31 December 1973) is a former professional tennis player from Brazil.
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| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 December 1973 Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Height | 5'10" (178 cm) |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $47,779 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 3-3 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 237 (16 Sep 1991) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1-5 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 121 (26 Sep 1994) |
Saliola was the runner-up in the 1988 Junior Orange Bowl and won the South American Junior Championships in 1991, for the under 18 age bracket.[1]
He had his best result on the ATP Tour at 1991 Brasilia Open when he made it into the round of 16, with a win over second seed and world number 12 Emilio Sánchez. He was a doubles quarter-finalist in the 1994 Colombia Open, partnering Otavio Della, with whom he won five Challenger titles.[2]
The Brazilian won a bronze medal in the singles event at the 1991 Pan American Games
Challenger titles
Doubles: (5)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1993 | |
Hard | |
 |
6–2, 6–7, 6–3 |
| 2. | 1993 | |
Hard | |
|
6–7, 6–3, 7–6 |
| 3. | 1994 | |
Clay | |
|
6–4, 6–2 |
| 4. | 1994 | |
Hard | |
 |
W/O |
| 5. | 1994 | |
Clay | |
  |
6–4, 6–3 |
References
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