Víctor Romero (born 26 January 1979) is a Mexican former professional

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player.

Biography

Romero grew up in

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and was a top-50 ITF junior. Before turning professional he played college tennis in the United States for

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, a private university in New Orleans, Louisiana. He represented Mexico at the 2005 Summer Universiade and won a mixed doubles silver medal. On the professional tour he reached a best singles ranking of 395 in the world. As a doubles player he was runner-up in two ATP Challenger tournaments, both in 2006. He won 20 ITF satellite tournaments, 7 in singles and 13 in doubles. Romero was a men's doubles bronze medalist for Mexico at the

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in Rio de Janeiro, partnering Santiago González. During his career he featured in four Davis Cup ties for his native country and retired unbeaten, from one singles and three doubles rubbers. Romero emigrated with his family to

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in 2010. His wife, who he met while at Tulane University, is a New Zealander.

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals

Singles: 14 (7–7)

Doubles: 20 (13–7)

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