| Full name | Diego Nicolás Cristin |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Argentina |
| Born | (1981-04-05)5 April 1981 (age 44) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $62,084 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No.297 (6 August 2007) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 199 (12 April 2010) |
Diego Nicolás Cristin (born 5 April 1981) is a former professionaltennis player from Argentina.
A right-handed player, Cristin comes from theNúñez neighbourhood of Buenos Aires.[1]
Cristin was known for his fast serve, once registering 214 km/h while still a teenager, surpassing the fastest serve of any other Argentine player at that time.[1]
In 2003 he had the distinction of being the first player to beat future US Open winnerJuan Martín del Potro in a professional match, which he did at a local satellite tournament.[2]
He was unable to break into the ATP Tour, featuring only as high asChallenger level. As a doubles player he made the world's top 200 and won a Challenger tournament in Santiago in 2009, partneringEduardo Schwank.[3]
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2009 | Santiago, Chile | Clay | Eduardo Schwank | Juan Pablo Brzezicki David Marrero | 6–4, 7–5 |
