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{{for|the footballer|Marco Osório}}
{{short description|Mexican tennis player}}
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==Biography==
==Biography==
Osorio made his first appearance at ATP Tour level in 1997, at his home tournament in Mexico City. It was the only time he made the main draw of a singles event and he was beaten in first round by [[Alejandro Hernandez]].
Osorio made his first appearance at ATP Tour level in 1997, at his home tournament in [[Mexican Open (tennis)|Mexico City]]. It was the only time he made the main draw of a singles event and he was beaten in first round by [[Alejandro Hernández (tennis)|Alejandro Hernández]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men's-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1010004892|title=ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Mexico City - 20 October - 26 October 1997|publisher=[[International Tennis Federation|ITF]]|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>


As a doubles player he won two Challenger tournaments and had his best ATP Tour performance at the Washington Open in 1998, where he teamed up with [[Bobby Kokavec]] to make the quarter-finals.
As a doubles player he won two [[ATP Challenger Tour|Challenger]] tournaments and had his best ATP Tour performance at the [[1998 Legg Mason Tennis Classic]] in Washington, where he teamed up with [[Bobby Kokavec]] to make the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men's-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1010001409|title=ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Washington - 20 July - 26 July 1998|publisher=[[International Tennis Federation|ITF]]|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>


He played [[Davis Cup]] for the first time in 1998, when Mexico went to Cali to compete against Colombia and lost 2–3. His only appearance was in the doubles, which he and partner David Roditi lost in a five set match. In 1999 he featured in two further ties for Mexico, wins over Paraguay and Cuba. He played both singles rubbers in each of the ties and won the decisive fifth rubber to defeat Cuba, over Sandor Martinez-Breijo.
He played [[Davis Cup]] for the first time in 1998, when the [[Mexico Davis Cup team|Mexican team]] went to Cali to compete against Colombia and lost 2–3. His only appearance came in the doubles, which he and partner David Roditi lost in a five set match. In 1999 he featured in two further ties for Mexico, wins over [[Paraguay Davis Cup team|Paraguay]] and [[Cuba Davis Cup team|Cuba]]. He played both singles rubbers in each of the ties and won the decisive fifth rubber to defeat Cuba, over [[Sandor Martínez|Sandor Martínez-Breijo]].


At the [[1999 Pan American Games]] in Winnipeg he made the third round of the men's singles, but had more of an impact in the doubles competition, by claiming the silver medal. He and partner [[Oscar Ortiz]] upset the top seeds from the United States, the [[Bryan brothers]], in the semi finals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1999/aug/05/sports/sp-62980|title=High Jump Record-Holder Sotomayor Banned for Drugs|date=5 August 1999|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref> They lost the final to Brazil's [[Andre Sa]] and Paulo Taicher.
At the [[1999 Pan American Games]] in Winnipeg he made the third round of the men's singles, but had more of an impact in the doubles competition, by claiming the silver medal. He and partner [[Óscar Ortiz (tennis)|Óscar Ortiz]] upset the top seeds from the United States, the [[Bryan brothers]], in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-aug-05-sp-62980-story.html|title=High Jump Record-Holder Sotomayor Banned for Drugs|date=5 August 1999|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=29 December 2017}}</ref> They lost the final to Brazil's [[Andre Sa]] and [[Paulo Taicher]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Olderr|first=Steven|title=The Pan American Games: A Statistical History|date=April 29, 2003|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9780786443369}}</ref>


He played two more Davis Cup ties in 2000, with Mexico winning in Costa Rica then Guatemala.
He played two more Davis Cup ties in 2000, with Mexico winning in Costa Rica then Guatemala.
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|1997
|1997
|[[Quito]], Ecuador
|[[Quito Challenger|Quito]], Ecuador
|Clay
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|{{flagicon|MEX}} Bernardo Martinez
|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Bernardo Martínez]]
|{{flagicon|PAR}} [[Ramon Delgado]]<br />{{flagicon|ARG}} [[Martin Garcia]]
|{{flagicon|PAR}} [[Ramón Delgado]]<br />{{flagicon|ARG}} [[Martín García (tennis)|Martín García]]
|6–4, 6–4
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|[[Puebla]], Mexico
|[[Puebla]], Mexico
|Hard
|Hard
|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Oscar Ortiz]]
|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Óscar Ortiz (tennis)|Óscar Ortz]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jeff Salzenstein]]<br />{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jim Thomas]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jeff Salzenstein]]<br />{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jim Thomas (tennis)|Jim Thomas]]
|6–1, 6–3
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{ATP|o109}}
* {{ATP}}
* {{DavisCup player|?}}
* {{ITF}}
* {{ITF male profile|10002134}}
* {{Davis Cup player}}


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[[Category:Pan American Games medalists in tennis]]
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Latest revision as of 07:34, 15 August 2024

For the footballer, see Marco Osório.
Marco Osorio
Full nameMarco Osorio
Country (sports) Mexiko
Born (1972-04-01) 1 April 1972 (age 52)
Mexico City, Mexico
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$61,889
Singles
Career record2–3
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 268 (13 April 1998)
Doubles
Career record2–4
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 163 (12 October 1998)

Marco Osorio (born 1 April 1972) is a former professional tennis player from Mexico.

Biography

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Osorio made his first appearance at ATP Tour level in 1997, at his home tournament in Mexico City. It was the only time he made the main draw of a singles event and he was beaten in first round by Alejandro Hernández.[1]

As a doubles player he won two Challenger tournaments and had his best ATP Tour performance at the 1998 Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington, where he teamed up with Bobby Kokavec to make the quarter-finals.[2]

He played Davis Cup for the first time in 1998, when the Mexican team went to Cali to compete against Colombia and lost 2–3. His only appearance came in the doubles, which he and partner David Roditi lost in a five set match. In 1999 he featured in two further ties for Mexico, wins over Paraguay and Cuba. He played both singles rubbers in each of the ties and won the decisive fifth rubber to defeat Cuba, over Sandor Martínez-Breijo.

At the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg he made the third round of the men's singles, but had more of an impact in the doubles competition, by claiming the silver medal. He and partner Óscar Ortiz upset the top seeds from the United States, the Bryan brothers, in the semi-finals.[3] They lost the final to Brazil's Andre Sa and Paulo Taicher.[4]

He played two more Davis Cup ties in 2000, with Mexico winning in Costa Rica then Guatemala.

Challenger titles

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Doubles: (2)

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No. Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
1. 1997 Quito, Ecuador Clay Mexiko Bernardo Martínez Paraguay Ramón Delgado
Argentinien Martín García 		6–4, 6–4
2. 1999 Puebla, Mexico Hard Mexiko Óscar Ortz Vereinigte Staaten Jeff Salzenstein
Vereinigte Staaten Jim Thomas 		6–1, 6–3

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Mexico City - 20 October - 26 October 1997". ITF. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  2. ^ "ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Washington - 20 July - 26 July 1998". ITF. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  3. ^ "High Jump Record-Holder Sotomayor Banned for Drugs". Los Angeles Times. 5 August 1999. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  4. ^ Olderr, Steven (April 29, 2003). The Pan American Games: A Statistical History. McFarland. ISBN 9780786443369.
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