While he will celebrate his 40th birthday on May 1, Tommy Robredo played the last match of his long career, which began in 1998, on Monday. The Spaniard, who fell to 362nd place, concluded his professional adventure at home in Barcelona. , against his compatriot Bernabe Zapata Miralles, winner in two sets during the first round of the Catalan ATP 500 (6-1, 6-1), in 1h02.
Fifth in the world in 2006
Robredo, who announced his retirement last month, won 12 titles, including the most prestigious in Hamburg, a Masters 1000, in 2006.
His best surface was clay and it was at Roland-Garros that he best used his qualities as a defender and his beautiful one-handed backhand. He thus reached the quarters five times Porte d’Auteuil (in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2013). He had his best ranking in 2006, reaching fifth place in the world.
In Grand Slams, he also reached the quarter-finals at the Australian Open (in 2007, beaten by Federer) and at the US Open (in 2013, beaten by Nadal).
He also has three Davis Cups with Spain in 2004, 2008 and 2009. He was only selected and played in the 2004 final.
