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
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-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 (and No. 24 in doubles).
Singles titles
Wins (1)
Doubles titles
Wins (1)
References
External links
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Michal Tabara stats
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1979 births
Living people
Czech male tennis players
People from Uherské Hradiště
Sportspeople from the Zlín Region