Country (sports) | Romania |
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Born | May 1949 Târgu Mureș, Romania |
Singles | |
Career record | 20–29 |
Highest ranking | No. 133 (9 August 1974) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | 2R (1974, 1975) |
US Open | 2R (1973) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 3–13 |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
French Open | 1R (1973) |
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Best results in ATP Tournaments, Quarterfinals in Buenos Aires, 1973 1973 South American Open – Singles and Dusseldorf 1975. [3]
Davis Cup Record in Singles Matches, 5 Wins and 9 Losses
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