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player from Spain.

Career

Duran was able to qualify for the

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but had to battle hard in the qualification stages, winning his match against

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9–7 in the final set and beating

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11–9 in the deciding set. He faced British wildcard Andrew Richardson in the opening round and lost in straight sets. He competed in the singles and doubles (with

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) at the

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that year but wasn't able to get past the first round in either.ATP World Tour Profile
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in both matches, partnering

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in the doubles.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Duran, Sergi 1976 births Living people Spanish male tennis players