# Marcello Lara

Source: https://tennis-db.com/players/4585272/marcello-lara
Tour: ATP

## Bio
- Country: MEX
- Born: 1947-10-05
- Age: 78
- Plays: Right-Handed
- Turned pro: 1968
- Last active: 1979
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Lara
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1565079

## Career
- Career W-L: 61-113 (35.1%)
- Career titles: 0
- Career-high rank: 59 (reached 1974-11-11)
- Current rank: 267

## Recent seasons
| Season | W-L | Titles | Year-end rank |
| ---: | :--- | ---: | ---: |
| 1979 | 0-2 | 0 | - |
| 1978 | 6-17 | 0 | - |
| 1977 | 3-8 | 0 | - |
| 1976 | 2-6 | 0 | - |
| 1975 | 4-20 | 0 | - |

## Career surface splits
- Hard: 14-30 (31.8%)
- Clay: 37-52 (41.6%)
- Grass: 8-19 (29.6%)
- Carpet: 2-12 (14.3%)

## Most-played rivals
- Ilie Nastase: 0-5
- Phil Dent: 0-3
- Gene Mayer: 0-3
- Cliff Richey: 0-3
- Manuel Orantes: 0-3

## Recent matches (last 10)
- 1979-05-07 L vs Phil Dent 3-6 6-4 4-6 @ Nations Cup
- 1979-05-07 L vs Eddie Dibbs 6-4 2-6 3-6 @ Nations Cup
- 1978-08-31 L vs Jeff Borowiak 4-6 3-6 @ US Open
- 1978-08-25 L vs Brian Teacher 2-6 1-6 @ Atlanta
- 1978-08-24 L vs Mike Cahill 7-5 6-7 0-6 @ Cleveland

## FAQ
**How old is Marcello Lara?**
Marcello Lara is 78 years old, born on October 5, 1947.

**Which country is Marcello Lara from?**
Marcello Lara is from Mexico.

**Is Marcello Lara left-handed or right-handed?**
Marcello Lara plays right-handed.

**How many Grand Slams has Marcello Lara won?**
Marcello Lara has not won a Grand Slam title.

**How many Masters 1000 titles has Marcello Lara won?**
Marcello Lara has not won a Masters 1000 title.

**What is Marcello Lara's highest ATP ranking?**
Marcello Lara's career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 59, first achieved on November 11, 1974.

**What is Marcello Lara's career win-loss record?**
Marcello Lara has a career ATP singles record of 61 wins and 113 losses (35.1%).

**When did Marcello Lara play professional tennis?**
Marcello Lara turned professional in 1968 and was active through 1979.

**What is Marcello Lara's best surface?**
Marcello Lara's best surface is clay court with a 41.6% win rate (37W-52L).

**Who is Marcello Lara's biggest rival?**
Marcello Lara's most frequent opponent is Ilie Nastase, with a head-to-head record of 0–5 across 5 meetings.

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