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 |
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| Residence | Napajedla, Czech Republic |
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| Born | (1979-10-16) 16 October 1979 (age 45)
Uherské Hradiště, Czechoslovakia |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
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| Turned pro | 1997 |
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| Retired | 2009 |
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| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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| Prize money | $842,256 |
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| Career record | 40–55 |
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| Career titles | 1 |
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| Highest ranking | No. 47 (23 July 2001) |
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| Australian Open | 3R (2001) |
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| French Open | 1R (2001, 2002, 2005) |
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| Wimbledon | 1R (2001, 2005) |
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| US Open | 3R (2004) |
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| Career record | 7–9 |
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| Career titles | 1 |
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| Highest ranking | No. 142 (23 August 1999) |
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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]
As a junior Tabara reached as high as No. 9 in the junior world singles rankings in 1996 (and No. 24 in doubles).
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| Grand Slam (0)
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| Tennis Masters Cup (0)
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| ATP Masters Series (0)
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| ATP Tour (1)
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| Legend
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| Grand Slam (0)
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| Tennis Masters Cup (0)
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| ATP Masters Series (0)
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| ATP Tour (1)
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Czech Republic