Manuel Rodríguez (tennis)

Manuel Rodríguez Boulle is a Chilean former professional tennis player.

Manuel Rodríguez
Full nameManuel Rodríguez Boulle
Country (sports) Chile
Singles
Career record0–2
Highest rankingNo. 454 (16 Jul 1984)
Grand Slam singles results
WimbledonQ1 (1984, 1987)
Doubles
Career record2–7
Highest rankingNo. 296 (18 Jul 1988)
Grand Slam doubles results
WimbledonQ1 (1984)

Active in the 1980s, Rodríguez is the son of tennis players. His father Patricio was a Davis Cup player and famous coach, while his mother Michelle is a French native who after marriage represented Chile in the Federation Cup. Two siblings, twin sisters Nathalie and Pauline, followed their mother's path and competed in the Federation Cup.[1][2]

Rodríguez, more successful in junior tennis, made his Grand Prix debut at the 1983 Volvo International in North Conway, New Hampshire. He reached his career high singles ranking of 454 in 1984 and finished up on tour in 1989.

References

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  1. ^ Historia del tenis en Chile, 1882-2006. Ocho Libros Editores. 2006. p. 125. ISBN 9789568018269.
  2. ^ Lucay, Carlos González (2020-06-24). "Hijo de Patricio Rodríguez: "Mi papá luchó igual que en un partido de cinco sets"". La Tercera (in Spanish).
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