Ody Gabriel
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Rodolfo "Ody" Gabriel[1] (born 1953 or 1954[2]) is a retired tennis player.
Country(sports)
Philippines
PhilippinesBorn1953 or 1954 (age 71–72)
| Country (sports) | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 or 1954 (age 71–72) |
Career
Ody Gabriel was part of the Philippines Davis Cup team.[3][2] He played from 1978 to 1984.[4]
Gabriel was the 1983 PCA Open men's single champion.[2] He also took part in the inaugural edition in 1982, losing to a 16-year old Manny Tolentino in the men's single final.[5]
He was also the top ranked doubles player in the Philippines alongside Bernardo Valleramos in 1984. He was the men's doubles PCA Open runners-up in 1982, 1985, and 1986.[2]
He retired from competitive tennis after playing in the 1987 Olivarez Cup although he briefly returned for the 1988 PCA Open.[2] He later transitioned into a tennis coach.[6]