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Albert Costa
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 163 		Plays: Right-handed
Career Titles: 5 		Birthplace: Lerida, ESP
Birthdate: June 25, 1975


Career Highlights

1997

  • Picked up his second ATP Tour title of the year, beating Alberto Berasategui, 6-3, 6-2 at the Marbella Open. His first title of the year came in Barcelona.

  • Looking to move past the quarterfinals in any Grand Slam event, a round he has appeared in only once (1995 French Open) and never advanced beyond.

    1996

  • Finished as Spain's No. 1 player for the first time after winning three ATP Tour titles in five finals appearances in 1996.

  • Captured titles at the Swiss Open in July, San Marino, Italy in August and at Bournemouth, England in September.

  • Failed to get past the second round in all four Grand Slam tournaments.

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