Juan Antonio Marín
Juan Antonio Marín (born 2 March 1975) is a former professional male tennis player from Costa Rica.
| Country (sports) |   |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1975 San José, Costa Rica |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Turned pro | 1996 |
| Retired | 2007 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,210,117 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 81–122 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 55 (11 October 1999) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1998, 1999, 2000, 2006) |
| French Open | 1R (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) |
| US Open | 1R (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2000) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 9–16 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 188 (12 February 2007) |
He originally played on tour under the Spanish flag, as he had lived in Spain since he was 14, but in March 1998 he began representing Costa Rica.
In October 1999, Marín reached his career-high singles ranking of World No. 55. Previously that year he came close to beating the then-World No. 2 Pete Sampras at the 1999 French Open, with the American eventually winning 6–7, 6–4, 7–5, 6–7, 6–4. He never won a Grand Slam main draw match, despite appearing in 17.
ATP Tour finals
Singles (1 win)
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Jul 1999 | Båstad, Sweden | Clay |  | 6–4, 7–6(7–4) |
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