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Brazilian tennis player
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31 December 1973(São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil)
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Biography
Introduction
Marcelo Saliola (born 31 December 1973) is a former professional tennis player from Brazil.
Saliola was the runner-up in the 1988 Junior Orange Bowl and won the South American Junior Championships in 1991, for the under 18 age bracket.
He had his best result on the ATP Tour at 1991 Brasilia Open when he made it into the round of 16, with a win over second seed and world number 12 Emilio Sánchez. He was a doubles quarter-finalist in the 1994 Colombia Open, partnering Otavio Della, with whom he won five Challenger titles.
The Brazilian won a bronze medal in the singles event at the 1991 Pan American Games
Challenger titles
Doubles: (5)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1993 | Cotia, Brazil | Hard | Otavio Della | Danilo Marcelino Francisco Roig | 6–2, 6–7, 6–3 |
| 2. | 1993 | Sao Luis, Brazil | Hard | Otavio Della | Luiz Mattar Jaime Oncins | 6–7, 6–3, 7–6 |
| 3. | 1994 | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Clay | Otavio Della | Nelson Aerts Danilo Marcelino | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 4. | 1994 | Fortaleza, Brazil | Hard | Otavio Della | Bill Barber Ivan Baron | W/O |
| 5. | 1994 | Natal, Brazil | Clay | Otavio Della | Gastón Etlis Ricardo Mena | 6–4, 6–3 |