Full name is Fabrice Vetea Santoro...Nicknamed "The Magician" by Pete Sampras after losing in three sets in 3rd RD of Indian Wells in 2002...Captured 1988 Orange Bowl 16s title and was a member of the winning Sunshine Cup team...The French 12s, 14s and 16s champion and finalist in European Championships...Won 1989 Roland Garros juniors title (d. Palmer), saving two match points...Finished as the No. 2 junior in the world in 1989...His father was a goalkeeper in soccer in France’s second division...Enjoys skiing, soccer and Formula One racing... Has a collection of classic tennis racquets and aspires to having a tennis museum at home...Lists France's World Cup victory in 1998 as most thrilling sports memory...Fan of Chelsea soccer club...Moved to Switzerland in 2002...Has a 15-11 career Davis Cup record (9-5 in doubles) in 17 ties since 1991...Coached by countryman Lionel Zimbler.
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