Marcel Granollers Pujol is a professional tennis player, who has formerly ranked first in the ATP's doubles category. Popular for his heavy grunting, Granollers’ strengths include playing near the net and good serve. He is ranked No. 4, as of December 2024, with a career-high ranking of No. 1 by the ATP on May 6, 2024. Despite being ranked No. 1, he has yet to win any grand slam title in his career. However, he finished as the finalist in five grand slams: the 2014 French Open, the 2021 and 2023 Wimbledon and the 2014 and 2019 US Open.
Since his professional journey in 2003, he has won 27 doubles titles, including the 2024 Canadian Open and the 2024 Italian Open with Horacio Zeballos. His biggest achievements in his career include winning the 2012 ATP Tour Finals and defeating the Indian duo of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna with Marc Lopez. Granollers has also earned fame in singles by achieving the career-high ranking of No. 19 on July 23, 2012. As of December 2024, he has won four WTA singles titles, including the 2013 Kitzbuhel Open and the 2011 Valencia Open. With his flawless performance, Spain lifted the trophy of Davis Cup thrice in 2019, 2011 and 2008.
Marcel Granollers' nationality
Granollers holds Spanish nationality and citizenship, as he was born in Barcelona, Spain, as per Olympics' official website. He began his tennis journey at the age of five. He lists the Barcelona Open as his favourite tournament. With his younger brother Gerard Granollers and Pere Riba, he started his own tennis academy named GRtennisalong in Barcelona.
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Marcel Granollers Parents
Javier and Montse Granollers are Marcel Granollers’ parents. Montse Granollers is currently pursuing a career in teaching. On the other hand, his father, Javier Granollers, is a commercial director. They have a younger son, Gerard Granollers, who is a professional tennis player like his brother.
Marcel Granollers Height and Age
Marcel Granollers stands 6 feet 3 inches or 1.91 meters tall. He has a body weight of around 80 kg or 176 lbs. Granollers was born in Barcelona, Spain, on April 12, 1986, and is 38 years old.
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A. Marcel Granollers turned professional in 2003.
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