Marcelo Ríos
Chilean tennis player
1975 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Chilean tennis player
Born
December 26, 1975
Age
~51 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
tennis player
ChileBorn in Santiago
1975
Born in Santiago (1975-12-26)
1993
AwardChilean Sportsman of the Year
1998
AwardChilean Sportsman of the Year
Present
Age ~51
About
Marcelo Andrés Ríos Mayorga is a Chilean former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the first Latin American Male to reach the top position. Ríos won 18 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including five Masters events, and was the runner-up at the 1998 Australian Open. He is the only man to have been world No. 1 on the ATP singles rankings without ever winning a major singles tournament.
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Who is Marcelo Ríos?+
Marcelo Andrés Ríos Mayorga is a Chilean former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the first Latin American Male to reach the top position. Ríos won 18 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including five Masters e
What does the name Marcelo mean?+
The name Marcelo means "A barangay of Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Philippines.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Marcelo Ríos born?+
Marcelo Ríos was born on December 26, 1975.
Name Meaning
A barangay of Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
The name Marcelo is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A barangay of Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Philippines.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marcelo — December 26, 1975
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Legend.
— anon
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
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