Michal Tabara

Michal Tabara (born 16 October 1979) is a former tennis player from the Czech Republic, who turned professional in 1997. The right-hander has won one singles title (2001, Chennai) so far in his career. Tabara reached his highest singles ATP-ranking on 23 July 2001, when he became world No. 47.

Tabara was involved in a minor controversy at the 2001 US Open. After losing a first-round match to Justin Gimelstob in five sets, Tabara, who was allegedly frustrated by Gimelstob's frequent injury time-outs, spat in Gimelstob's direction as they approached the net to shake hands. Tabara was subsequently fined $1,000 for unsportmanslike behavior.

Tennis career Juniors As a junior Tabara reached as high as No. 9 in the junior world singles rankings in 1996 (and No. 24 in doubles).

Singles titles Wins (1)

Legend (singles) Grand Slam (0) Tennis Masters Cup (0) ATP Masters Series (0) ATP Tour (1)

No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score 1. 8 January 2001 Chennai, India Hard Andrei Stoliarov 6–2, 7–6(7–4)

Doubles titles Wins (1)

Legend Grand Slam (0) Tennis Masters Cup (0) ATP Masters Series (0) ATP Tour (1)

No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponent Score 1. 9 April 2001 Estoril, Portugal Clay Radek Štěpánek Donald Johnson Nenad Zimonjić 6–4, 6–1