Víctor Romero (born 26 January 1979) is a Mexican former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  Mexico |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 January 1979 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $67,460 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–0 |
| Career titles | 0 0 Challenger, 7 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 395 (11 June 2007) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 2–0 |
| Career titles | 0 0 Challenger, 13 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 309 (4 April 2005) |
| Last updated on: 21 June 2021. | |
Biography
editRomero grew up in Mexico City and was a top-50 ITF junior. Before turning professional he played college tennis in the United States for Tulane University, a private university in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1] He represented Mexico at the 2005 Summer Universiade and won a mixed doubles silver medal.[2]
On the professional tour he reached a best singles ranking of 395 in the world.[1] As a doubles player he was runner-up in two ATP Challenger tournaments, both in 2006. He won 20 ITF satellite tournaments, 7 in singles and 13 in doubles.
Romero was a men's doubles bronze medalist for Mexico at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, partnering Santiago González.[3]
During his career he featured in four Davis Cup ties for his native country and retired unbeaten, from one singles and three doubles rubbers.
Romero emigrated with his family to New Zealand in 2010. His wife, who he met while at Tulane University, is a New Zealander.[1]
ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals
editSingles: 14 (7–7)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Win | 1–0 | Aug 2002 | Mexico F12, Tuxtla Gutiérrez | Futures | Hard | 6–4, 7–6(7–5) | |
| Win | 2–0 | Sep 2004 | Mexico F11, Mexico City | Futures | Hard | 2–6, 7–6(7–5), 7–6(10–8) | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Oct 2005 | Mexico F14, Monterrey | Futures | Hard | 6–7(8–10), 2–6 | |
| Win | 3–1 | Nov 2005 | Mexico F17, León | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 7–5 | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Jul 2006 | Mexico F10, Comitán | Futures | Hard | 1–6, 0–6 | |
| Loss | 3–3 | May 2007 | Mexico F4, Guadalajara | Futures | Clay | 7–5, 6–7(3–7), 6–7(1–7) | |
| Loss | 3–4 | May 2007 | Mexico F5, Celaya | Futures | Hard | 0–6, 2–6 | |
| Win | 4–4 | May 2008 | Mexico F5, Guadalajara | Futures | Clay | 6–4, 6–2 | |
| Win | 5–4 | May 2008 | Mexico F6, Celaya | Futures | Hard | 7–5, 7–5 | |
| Win | 6–4 | Feb 2009 | Mexico F2, Naucalpan | Futures | Hard | 6–7(2–7), 6–2, 6–1 | |
| Loss | 6–5 | May 2010 | Mexico F3, Mexico City | Futures | Hard | 4–6, 3–6 | |
| Win | 7–5 | May 2010 | Mexico F4, Celaya | Futures | Hard | 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 | |
| Loss | 7–6 | Nov 2010 | Mexico F9, Durango | Futures | Hard | 3–6, 4–6 | |
| Loss | 7–7 | Apr 2012 | Mexico F4, Mexico City | Futures | Hard | 2–6, 4–6 |
Doubles: 20 (13–7)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Win | 1–0 | Sep 1998 | Bolivia F1, La Paz | Futures | Clay | 4–6, 7–6, 7–6 | ||
| Loss | 1–1 | Aug 1999 | Spain F4, Gandia | Futures | Clay | 4–6, 1–6 | ||
| Win | 2–1 | Nov 1999 | Mexico F7, León | Futures | Hard | 7–6, 6–3 | ||
| Win | 3–1 | Sep 2004 | Mexico F10, Comitán | Futures | Hard | 5–7, 6–3, 7–6(10–8) | ||
| Win | 4–1 | Oct 2004 | Mexico F12, Torreón | Futures | Hard | 6–1, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 5–1 | Oct 2004 | Mexico F13, Monterrey | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 6–1 | Oct 2004 | USA F30, Baton Rouge | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 6–1 | ||
| Win | 7–1 | Nov 2004 | Mexico F16, León | Futures | Hard | 7–6(7–4), 7–5 | ||
| Loss | 7–2 | Feb 2005 | Mexico F1, Naucalpan | Futures | Hard | 4–6, 2–6 | ||
| Win | 8–2 | Feb 2005 | Mexico F2, Casablanca Satelite | Futures | Hard | 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 | ||
| Win | 9–2 | Sep 2005 | Mexico F12, Puerto Vallarta | Futures | Hard | 6–4, 7–6(7–5) | ||
| Loss | 9–3 | Jan 2006 | Mexico F1, Naucalpan | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 4–6, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 9–4 | Apr 2006 | Aguascalientes, Mexico | Challenger | Clay | 5–7, 5–7 | ||
| Loss | 9–5 | Apr 2006 | San Luis Potosí, Mexico | Challenger | Clay | 2–6, 2–6 | ||
| Loss | 9–6 | May 2006 | Mexico F7, Guadalajara | Futures | Clay | 3–6, 3–6 | ||
| Loss | 9–7 | Oct 2006 | Mexico F18, Mazatlán | Futures | Hard | 2–6, 2–6 | ||
| Win | 10–7 | Nov 2006 | Mexico F20, Querétaro | Futures | Hard | 6–1, 5–7, 7–6(7–3) | ||
| Win | 11–7 | Nov 2007 | Mexico F13, Querétaro | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 6–4 | ||
| Win | 12–7 | Nov 2008 | Mexico F15, Guadalajara | Futures | Clay | 4–6, 6–2, [10–8] | ||
| Win | 13–7 | Nov 2010 | Mexico F9, Durango | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 6–4 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Hyndman, Iain (13 October 2012). "Club signs up former Davis Cup player as head coach". The New Zealand Herald. Wanganui Chronicle.
- ^ "Tenis mixto da medalla de plata a México en Universiada". El Siglo de Torreón (in Spanish). 21 August 2005.
- ^ "Vela, gimnasia rítmica, tenis y tiro con arco aportaron en el repunte tricolor". La Jornada (in Spanish). 29 July 2007.