Guillermo Sebastián Coria (born January 13, 1982), nicknamed El Mago (The Magician in Spanish), is a professional tennis player from Argentina. He was named after tennis champion and countryman Guillermo Vilas.
Coria was born in Rufino , Argentina. He turned professional in 2000, finishing 2003 and 2004 as a top ten.
Coria reached the French Open Men's Singles final in 2004, but was unexpectedly defeated by unseeded compatriot Gastón Gaudio in an unprecedented all-Argentinean final, 0-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 8-6.
Coria has a good friend on the tour, named David Nalbandian. Both of them attended the same Preschool in Argentina.
Coria is a well known River Plate fan as shown when he wins his matches and celebrates like chilean Soccer Player Marcelo Salas
Titles (8)
Legend (Singles) |
Grand Slam (0) |
Tennis Masters Cup (0) |
ATP Masters Series (2) |
ATP Tour (6) |
Singles (8)
Doubles (0)
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Last updated: 05-13-2005 07:56:04