Juan Carlos Báguena (Spanish pronunciation: [xwaŋ ˈkaɾlos ˈβaɣena];[a] born 7 January 1967) is a tennis coach[1] and former professional tennis player from Spain.[2]
| Country (sports) | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 January 1967 Barcelona, Spain |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $168,464 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 3–18 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 206 (15 Jan 1990) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1991) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 27–53 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 107 (9 Sep 1991) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1989) |
Career
editBáguena was primarily a doubles player and reached the semi-finals at Bari in 1988.[3]
He made the second round of the men's doubles in the 1989 French Open, partnering Borja Uribe.[3] The pair beat Australians Darren Cahill and Mark Kratzmann in what was a close opening round encounter, won 9–7 in the third and final set.[3] In the mixed doubles he played with Jo-Anne Faull and also reached the second round.[3]
In 1990, Baguena teamed up with Omar Camporese to win the Madrid Trophy.[3] At the same event he also reached the singles quarter-finalist. He also reached the doubles semi-finals in Genova that year.[3]
The Spaniard made his only Grand Slam singles appearance at the 1991 French Open and lost a five set opening match to Christian Miniussi.[3] His best performance of the year came in Florence, where he and Carlos Costa were doubles runners-up.[3]
ATP career finals
editDoubles: 2 (1–1)
edit| Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | 1990 | Madrid, Spain | Clay | 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 | ||
| Loss | 1–1 | 1991 | Florence, Italy | Clay | 6–3, 1–6, 1–6 |
Challenger titles
editDoubles: (2)
edit| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1988 | Strasbourg, France | Clay | 6–4, 6–3 | ||
| 2. | 1990 | Casablanca, Morocco | Clay | 7–5, 5–7, 6–4 |