David Nalbandian

David Nalbandian is an Argentine former professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 3. He is the only Argentine man in history to reach the semifinals or better at all four majors.

He won 11 singles titles, including the Tennis Masters Cup in 2005, and was a runner-up at the Wimbledon Championships in 2002.

Player Profile and Personal Life

David Pablo Nalbandian was born on January 1, 1982, in the small city of Unquillo, Argentina. He is of Armenian and Argentine descent and stands 180 cm tall.

He plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand that was regarded at the time as one of the best on the tour. After his retirement from professional tennis, Nalbandian pursued a new passion in the sport of rally racing and has competed in Rally Argentina.

Early Life and Junior Career

As a junior, Nalbandian was a top player, reaching a singles ranking of World No. 3 in December 1998. A notable highlight of his junior career came when he won the US Open boys' singles final after defeating fellow junior Roger Federer.

Professional Career

Nalbandian turned professional in 2000. He reached his highest singles ranking of World No. 3 in March 2006. He is considered one of the greatest players of his generation to have never won a Grand Slam singles title.

He won 11 singles titles during his career, including the Tennis Masters Cup in 2005 and two Masters 1000 tournaments. His run to the Wimbledon Championships final in 2002 was a career highlight.

He is the only Argentine man in history to have reached the semifinals or better at all four major tournaments and to have reached a Wimbledon final.

Nalbandian was also a dedicated member of the Argentinian Davis Cup team that reached the World Group finals in 2006, 2008, and 2011.

Nalbandian retired from professional tennis in 2013.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 383–192 (66.6%)
• Career titles: 11
• Highest ranking: No. 3 (March 20, 2006)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – SF (2006)
• French Open – SF (2004, 2006)
• Wimbledon – F (2002)
• US Open – SF (2003)

Other tournaments (Singles)

• Tour Finals – W (2005)
• Olympic Games – 3R (2008)

Doubles

• Career record: 48–53 (47.6%)
• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 105 (October 5, 2009)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 1R (2003)
• French Open – 1R (2003)
• Wimbledon – 2R (2003)

Team competitions

Davis Cup – F (2006, 2008, 2011)