Country (sports) | Spain |
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Born | Barcelona, Spain | 27 March 1961
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Plays | Left-handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 3–6 |
Highest ranking | No. 167 (12 Mar 1984) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 3–18 |
Highest ranking | No. 242 (2 Jan 1984) |
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In his playing days, Soler was a left-handed player and competed on tour throughout the 1980s, reaching a career high singles ranking of 167 in the world. His Grand Prix main draw appearances included a win over future French Open finalist Mikael Pernfors at the 1984 Washington Open. [2]
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