Mario Rincón (born 13 December 1967) is a former professional tennis player from Colombia.[1][2][3]
| Country (sports) | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1967-12-13) 13 December 1967 (age 54) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $132,921 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 3–15 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 193 (13 February 1995) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1990) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 5–7 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 257 (19 February 1996) |
Rincon completed his education in the United States and was an NCAA All-American at the University of Kentucky.[4]
After making his way through qualifying, Rincon played David Engel in the opening round of the 1990 US Open.[5] He was beaten in straight sets.[5]
His best performances on the ATP Tour all came at his home event, the Colombia Open.[5] He made the second round in 1994 and 1997, managing a win over world number 47 Marcelo Filippini in the later.[5] In the doubles he was a semi-finalist in 1995, with Fernando Meligeni as his partner.[5]
Rincon appeared in nine Davis Cup ties for Colombia during his career, playing 18 matches, of which he won five.[6]
He is a former head coach of the Miami Hurricanes.
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1990 | Bogota, Colombia | Clay | 7–6, 7–6 |