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(14) Nicolas Almagro
- DOB: 21/08/1985
- Nationality: Spanish
- Became Pro: 2003
- Height: 1.83
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Known for his ferocious groundstrokes from the baseline, the Spaniard is having a season to remember.
Almagro's uncompromising style has paid dividends this summer and the right-hander - after claiming two titles in a month - is closing in on a career-high ranking position.
A battling win over Swedish favourite and world number five Robin Soderling secured his first title of the year in Bastad and he was celebrating more success a fortnight later when he overcame Richard Gasquet in the final of the Allianz Swiss Open in Gstaad.
Almagro, regarded as a claycourt specialist, has a poor record at the US Open, having never made it past the third round.
The Murcian, who is one of the few on tour to still use a one-handed backhand, is nevertheless one the top stars will be keen to avoid early in the draw at Flushing Meadows.
Ten-year Grand Slam History
| 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | R4 | R4 | R3 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | - | - | - |
| French Open | - | QF | R3 | QF | R2 | R2 | R2 | R1 | - | - |
| Wimbledon | - | R1 | R3 | R2 | R1 | R1 | R1 | - | - | - |
| US Open | - | - | R3 | R3 | R3 | R1 | R2 | - | - | - |
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