Juan Chela

Juan Ignacio Chela is an Argentine tennis coach and former professional player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 15. He won six singles titles and three doubles titles on the ATP Tour.

Nicknamed "El Flaco" and "Liliano," he reached the quarterfinals of the French Open twice and the US Open once.

Player Profile

Juan Ignacio Chela was born on August 30, 1979, in Ciudad Evita, Argentina. He stands 190 cm tall, and he plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand. He currently resides in Buenos Aires.

In 2001, he was given a three-month ban from the professional tour for failing a drug test, but he returned to the sport and had a successful career.

Professional Career

Chela turned professional in 1998. He won six singles titles on the ATP Tour, with his career-high singles ranking of World No. 15 achieved in August 2004. His best Grand Slam singles performances were reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open in 2004 and 2011, and the US Open in 2007.

In doubles, he won three titles on the ATP Tour and achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 32 in June 2011. His best Grand Slam doubles result was reaching the semifinals of the Wimbledon Championships in 2010 with his partner, Eduardo Schwank. Chela retired from professional tennis in December 2012.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 326–277
• Career titles: 6
• Highest ranking: No. 15 (August 9, 2004)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – 4R (2006)
• French Open – QF (2004, 2011)
• Wimbledon – 2R (2003, 2004, 2007, 2011)
• US Open – QF (2007)

Other tournaments (Singles)

• Olympic Games – 2R (2000)

Doubles

• Career record: 104–122
• Career titles: 3
• Highest ranking: No. 32 (June 6, 2011)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 3R (2004)
• French Open – 3R (2004, 2008)
• Wimbledon – SF (2010)
• US Open – 2R (2006)