Guillermo Vilas
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| Height / weight | 1.80 m / - |
| Born | 17 Aug 1952 (73 years) |
| Nationality |  Argentina |
| Nickname | Young Bull of the Pampas |
bwas an Argentine former professional tennis player. He was the World No. 1 of the Grand Prix seasons in 1974, 1975, and 1977.
He won 62 singles titles and 16 doubles titles during his career, including four singles major titles and the 1974 Tour Finals.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Guillermo Vilas was born on August 17, 1952, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He stands 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) tall and plays left-handed with a one-handed backhand.Vilas is known for his prowess on clay courts, winning over 650 matches on the surface, an all-time record. After living as an "international playboy" for most of his adult life, he married Phiangphathu Khumueang in 2005.
They have three daughters and one son and reside in Monaco. In 2020, it was reported that he was suffering from a form of dementia.
Professional Career
Vilas turned professional in 1968. He was a dominant force in the sport, particularly on clay courts.His peak was the 1977 season, during which he won 16 ATP singles titles, including the French Open and the U.S. Open. He had a 53-match winning streak on clay, the longest in the Open Era at the time.
In the ATP rankings, he peaked at World No. 2 in April 1975, a position he held for 83 weeks. He won four singles major titles and the 1974 Tour Finals. He also won 16 doubles titles, and was a member of the Argentine Davis Cup team that reached the finals in 1969, 1971, and 1972.
He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1991. Vilas retired from professional tennis in 1992.
Career Record
Singles
- Career record: 951–297 (76.2%)
- Career titles: 62
- Highest ranking: No. 2 (April 30, 1975)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open: W (1978, 1979)
- French Open: W (1977)
- Wimbledon: QF (1975, 1976)
- US Open: W (1977)
Doubles
- Career record: 217–150 (59.1%)
- Career titles: 16
- Highest ranking: No. 13 (May 21, 1979)
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- Australian Open: 2R (1977)
- French Open: SF (1975)
- Wimbledon: 3R (1976)
- US Open: QF (1975)
Team competitions
- Davis Cup: F (1969, 1971, 1972)
Guillermo Vilas FAQ
How many major singles titles has Guillermo Vilas won?
Guillermo Vilas has won four major singles titles.
What is Guillermo Vilas’s career-high singles ranking?
Guillermo Vilas’s career-high singles ranking is World No. 2, first achieved on April 30, 1975.
What is Guillermo Vilas’s best Grand Slam result?
Guillermo Vilas’s best Grand Slam singles results are winning the Australian Open in 1978 and 1979, the French Open in 1977, and the U.S. Open in 1977.
When did Guillermo Vilas retire?
Guillermo Vilas retired from professional tennis in 1992.