Michal Tabara

Michal Tabara (born 16 October 1979) is a former tennis player from the Czech Republic, who turned professional in 1997. The right-hander has won one singles title (2001, Chennai) so far in his career. Tabara reached his highest singles ATP-ranking on 23 July 2001, when he became world No. 47.

Michal Tabara
Country (sports) Czech Republic
ResidenceNapajedla, Czech Republic
Born (1979-10-16) 16 October 1979
Uherské Hradiště, Czechoslovakia
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Turned pro1997
Retired2009
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money$842,256
Singles
Career record40–55
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 47 (23 July 2001)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian Open3R (2001)
French Open1R (2001, 2002, 2005)
Wimbledon1R (2001, 2005)
US Open3R (2004)
Doubles
Career record7–9
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 142 (23 August 1999)

Tabara was involved in a minor controversy at the 2001 US Open. After losing a first-round match to Justin Gimelstob in five sets, Tabara, who was allegedly frustrated by Gimelstob's frequent injury time-outs, spat in Gimelstob's direction as they approached the net to shake hands. Tabara was subsequently fined $1,000 for unsportmanslike behavior.[1]

Tennis career

Juniors

As a junior Tabara reached as high as No. 9 in the junior world singles rankings in 1996 (and No. 24 in doubles).

Singles titles

Wins (1)
Legend (Singles)
Grand Slam (0)
Tennis Masters Cup (0)
ATP Masters Series (0)
ATP Tour (1)
No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
1. 8 January 2001 Chennai, India Hard Andrei Stoliarov 6–2, 7–6(7–4)

Doubles titles

Wins (1)
Legend
Grand Slam (0)
Tennis Masters Cup (0)
ATP Masters Series (0)
ATP Tour (1)
No. Date Tournament Surface Partnering Opponent in the final Score
1. 9 April 2001 Estoril, Portugal Clay Radek Štěpánek Donald Johnson
Nenad Zimonjić		 6–4, 6–1

References
  1. Robbins, Liz (2001-08-31), "TENNIS: NOTEBOOK; Gimelstob Says Fine For Spitting Is Low", New York Times
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