Country (sports) Czech Republic Name Michal Tabara Turned pro 1997 Career titles 1 Weight 74 kg | Career record 40–55 Height 1.75 m Prize money $842,256 Role Tennis player Retired 2009 | |
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Residence Napajedla, Czech Republic Born 16 October 1979 (age 44)
Uherske Hradiste, Czechoslovakia ( 1979-10-16 ) Plays Right-handed (two-handed backhand) | ||
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-ranking on July 23, 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.
Juniors
As a junior Tabara reached as high as No. 9 in the junior world singles rankings in 1996 (and No. 24 in doubles).