Ricardo Rivera (tennis)

Ricardo Rivera (born 8 April 1961) is an Argentine former professional tennis player.[1]

Ricardo Rivera
Country (sports) Argentina
Born (1961-04-08) 8 April 1961 (age 63)
Villa Maria, Argentina
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Singles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 236 (19 May 1986)
Doubles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 322 (19 May 1986)
Medal record
Southern Cross Games
Silver medal – second place 1978 La Paz Mixed doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1978 La Paz Men's doubles

Rivera, who goes by the nickname "Caio", represented Argentina at the 1978 Southern Cross Games (now South American Games) and won two medals in doubles.

While competing on the professional tour he reached a career high singles ranking of 236 in the world and made his only Grand Prix main draw appearance at the Buenos Aires tournament in 1982.

From 1994 to 1995 he served as captain of the Argentina Davis Cup team.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ricardo Rivera, sub capitán de la Davis". Diario El Eco (in European Spanish). 17 March 2009.
  2. ^ "Tito Vázquez es capitán argentino de Copa Davis". ESPN Deportes.com (in Spanish). 16 December 2008.
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