William Kyriakos

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William Kyriakos
Full nameWilliam Kyriakos Jr.
Country (sports)Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Born (1972-09-03) 3 September 1972 (age 49)
São Paulo, Brazil
Prize money$27,531
Singles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 266 (24 Jun 1991)
Doubles
Career record0–2
Highest rankingNo. 244 (15 Feb 1993)
Medal record
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1991 Havana Men's team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1991 Havana Mixed doubles

William Kyriakos Jr. (born 3 September 1972) is a Brazilian former professional tennis player.

Kyriakos, who comes from São Paulo, represented Brazil at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana. He won a silver medal in the mixed doubles competition, partnering Cláudia Chabalgoity, as well as a gold medal in the team event. The team of Kyriakos, Nelson Aerts and Marcelo Saliola defeated Puerto Rico in the final. [1]

On the professional tour, Kyriakos had a career best singles ranking of 266 in the world and made an ATP Tour main draw appearance as a qualifier at the Brasília Open, held once only in 1991. He lost in the first round to José Daher. [2]

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References

  1. "Jogos Pan-Americanos - Lima 2019 - Tênis - Duplas mistas". Olimpíada Todo Dia (in Brazilian Portuguese).
  2. "Brasilia 1991 Tennis Tournament". itftennis.com.