Javier Frana

Javier Frana

Javier Alberto Frana Maggi (born December 25, 1966 in Rafaela) is a former tennis player from Argentina and current tennis commentator for ESPN 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 on May 25 1992.

Olympics

Frana debuted at the Seoul Olympics in 1988, where he was defeated in the second round by fellow countryman Martin Jaite, 2–6, 4–6 and 2–6. At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, he reached the second round again, this time falling to France's Fabrice Santoro, 6–4, 2–6, 1–6, and 1–6. He represented his native country for the last time in Olympic competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was defeated in the first round by Great Britain's Greg Rusedski.

Personal life

Frana was born in Rafaela, Argentina. He is of Croat origin, his family is from the Trogir area.

External links

* [http://www.atptennis.com/5/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=F041 Profile at ATP site]


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