Andrés Gómez

Andrés Gómez Santos (Latin American Spanish: [anˈdɾes ˈɣomes ˈsantos]; born 27 February 1960) is an Ecuadorian former professional tennis player. He won the men's singles title at the French Open in 1990.

Andrés Gómez
Full nameAndrés Gómez Santos
Country (sports) Ecuador
ResidenceGuayaquil, Ecuador
Born (1960-02-27) 27 February 1960
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Turned pro1979
Retired1995
PlaysLeft-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$4,385,130
Singles
Career record531–273 (66.0%)
Career titles21
Highest rankingNo. 4 (11 June 1990)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open4R (1990)
French OpenW (1990)
WimbledonQF (1984)
US OpenQF (1984)
Other tournaments
Tour FinalsSF (1985)
WCT FinalsSF (1987)
Doubles
Career record369–194
Career titles33
Highest rankingNo. 1 (15 September 1986)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (1992)
French OpenW (1988)
WimbledonSF (1987)
US OpenW (1986)
Medal record
Pan American Games – Tennis
1979 San Juan Singles

His son, Emilio Gómez, is a professional tennis player. His nephew Nicolás Lapentti was also a professional tennis player who reached a world ranking of No. 6, and another nephew, Roberto Quiroz, is currently pursuing a career in professional tennis.

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