Michal Tabara (born 16 October 1979) is a former

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player from the

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, who turned professional in 1997. The right-hander has won one singles title (2001,

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) 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

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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 (and No. 24 in doubles).

Singles titles

Wins (1)

Doubles titles

Wins (1)

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Tabara, Michal 1979 births Living people Czech male tennis players People from Uherské Hradiště Sportspeople from the Zlín Region