- Javier Frana
Javier Alberto Frana Maggi (born
December 25 ,1966 inRafaela ) is a formertennis player fromArgentina and current tennis commentator forESPN Latin America .Tennis career
Frana turned professional in 1986. He reached his highest singles ATP-ranking on
July 24 ,1995 , when he became number 30 of the world. His highest doubles ranking was 14, achieved onMay 25 1992 .Olympics
Frana debuted at the
Seoul Olympics in 1988, where he was defeated in the second round by fellow countrymanMartin Jaite , 2–6, 4–6 and 2–6. At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, he reached the second round again, this time falling toFrance 'sFabrice Santoro , 6–4, 2–6, 1–6, and 1–6. He represented his native country for the last time in Olympic competition at the1996 Summer Olympics inAtlanta, Georgia , where he was defeated in the first round byGreat Britain 'sGreg Rusedski .Personal life
Frana was born in
Rafaela ,Argentina . He is ofCroat origin, his family is from theTrogir area.External links
* [http://www.atptennis.com/5/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=F041 Profile at ATP site]
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