Javier Molina (tennis)

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Javier Molina
Full nameJavier Molina-Peiro
Country (sports)Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Born (1970-03-14) 14 March 1970 (age 53)
Zaragoza, Spain
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$11,294
Singles
Career record1–1
Highest rankingNo. 278 (5 October 1992)
Doubles
Highest rankingNo. 448 (13 July 1992)

Javier Molina-Peiro (born 14 March 1970) is a Spanish former professional tennis player.

A right-handed player from Zaragoza, Molina turned professional in 1991.

His only ATP Tour main draw appearance came as a qualifier at the 1992 Estoril Open, where he reached the second round with a win over Ronald Agenor. He lost his second round match to Ivan Lendl in three sets, having won the first. [1]

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References

  1. "Lendl Tops Molina". New York Times . 3 April 1992.