Sergi Bruguera is a former Spanish professional tennis player who achieved his career’s best ranking on August 1, 1994, which was #3. Turning professional in 1988 at age 17, he won consecutive men’s singles titles at the French Open in 1993 and 1994. He retired in 2002. Born as Sergi Bruguera i Torner on January 16, 1971 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, to Luis and Sylvia, he was Spain’s national junior champion in 1987.
Sergi Bruguera Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 16 January 1971
Birth Place: Barcelona, Spain
Birth Name: Sergi Bruguera i Torner
Nickname: Sergi
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Occupation: Tennis player
Nationality: Spanish
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Sergi Bruguera Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 167.5 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 76 kg
Height in Feet: 6′ 1½”
Height in Meters: 1.87 m
Shoe Size: N/A
Sergi Bruguera Family Details:
Father: Luis
Mother: Sylvia
Spouse/Wife: Elisabet (m. 18-Nov-2000)
Children: Unknown
Siblings: Unknown
Sergi Bruguera Education:
Not available
Tennis Career:
Year Turned Pro: 1988
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
High Rank for Singles: No. 3 (1 August 1994)
High Rank for Doubles: No. 49 (6 May 1991)
Singles Career titles: 14
Doubles Career titles: 3
Winner, French Open (men’s singles) 1993
Winner, French Open (men’s singles) 1994
Olympic Silver Medal 1996 (singles tennis)
ATP Comeback Player of Year 1997
Retired: 2002
Sergi Bruguera Facts:
*In 1987, he became Spain’s national junior champion.
*He turned professional in 1988, and retired in 2002.
*He is the only player to have a winning record against both Sampras and Federer.
*He is currently the coach of French tennis player Richard Gasquet.