Patrick John "PJ" Tierro (born August 1, 1985) is an American-born Filipino former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  Philippines | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | August 1, 1985 Charleston, South Carolina, United States[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Plays | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Singles | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Career record | 9–9 (Davis Cup) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 777 (March 5, 2007) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Doubles | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Career record | 4–1 (Davis Cup) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 1321 (March 6, 2006) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Tierro, who was born in South Carolina, began his Davis Cup career in 2004 and featured in a total of 19 ties, across two stints in the team. In 2009 he stepped away from the side while he undertook his studies at De La Salle University but returned after graduating and played until 2017. He won nine singles and four doubles rubbers for his country.[2]
A two-time Asian Games representative, Tierro was a Southeast Asian Games gold medalist for the Philippines in both 2005 and 2009, as a competitor in the team event.[3]
References edit
- ^ Saberon-Abalayan, Marianne L. (17 March 2014). "Tierro stuns Arcilla; Ronard Joven bags 2nd title". SunStar.
- ^ Reyes, Marc Anthony (7 March 2015). "Davis Cup: Tierro fightback gives PH 1-0 lead". Inquirer.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (1 January 2010). "Laos feat boosts Davis Cup hopes". The Philippine Star.