Argentina at the Hopman Cup

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Argentina
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First year 1995
Years played5
Runners-up1 (2005)
Most total wins Gisela Dulko (6–12)
Most singles winsGuillermo Coria (3–1)
Most doubles winsGisela Dulko (4–4)
Best doubles teamGisela Dulko &
Guillermo Coria (2–0)
Most years playedGisela Dulko (3)

Argentina is a nation that has competed at the Hopman Cup tournament on five occasions, the first being at the 7th annual staging in 1995. In 2005, Argentina were the tournament runners-up and this remains their best showing to date. [1]

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Players

This is a list of players who have played for Argentina in the Hopman Cup.

NameTotal W–LSingles W–LDoubles W–LFirst year playedNo. of years played
Guillermo Coria 5–13–12–0 2005 1
Gisela Dulko 6–122–84–4 2005 3
Javier Frana 1–10–11–0 1995 1
Gastón Gaudio 3–31–22–1 2006 1
Inés Gorrochategui 1–10–11–0 1995 1
Paola Suárez 2–42–10–3 2002 1
Mariano Zabaleta 0–60–30–3 2002 1
Juan Ignacio Chela 1–51–20–3 2008 1

Results

YearCompetitionLocationOpponentScoreResult
1995 Round One Burswood Dome, Perth Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 1–2Lost
2002 Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Spain.svg  Spain 0–3Lost
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1–2Lost
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 1–2Lost
2005 1Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 2–1Won
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Russia.svg  Russia 2–1Won
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Germany.svg  Germany 2–1Won
FinalBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia 0–3Lost
2006 Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1–2Lost
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Germany.svg  Germany 2–1Won
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1–2Lost
2008 Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of France.svg  France 1–2Lost
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 0–3Lost
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 1–2Lost

1 In the 2005 tie against Germany, German opponent Tommy Haas strained his thigh muscle whilst leading in the men's singles match. He was forced to retire from the match and was unable to compete in the mixed doubles, thus defaulting two points to Argentina. [2] In the final against Slovakia, the Argentinian team chose not to compete in the mixed doubles dead rubber. [3]

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References

  1. "Nations Records". www.hopmancup.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-05. Retrieved 24 Oct 2011.
  2. "Injury Helps Argentina Into Final". www.hopmancup.com. 6 Jan 2005. Retrieved 24 Oct 2011.
  3. "Slovaks Claim the Hopman Cup". www.hopmancup.com. 8 Jan 2005. Retrieved 24 Oct 2011.