Michal Tabara
Michal Tabara is a former tennis player from the Czech Republic, who turned professional in 1997. The right-hander has won one singles title so far in his career. Tabara reached his highest singles ATP-ranking on 23 July 2001, when he became world No. 47.
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.
Tennis career
Juniors
As a junior Tabara reached as high as No. 9 in the junior world singles rankings in 1996.Singles titles
Wins (1)
Legend |
Grand Slam |
Tennis Masters Cup |
ATP Masters Series |
ATP Tour |
No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
1. | 8 January 2001 | Chennai, India | Hard | Andrei Stoliarov | 6–2, 7–6 |
Doubles titles
Wins (1)
Legend |
Grand Slam |
Tennis Masters Cup |
ATP Masters Series |
ATP Tour |
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 |