Manuel Llano (tennis)

Manuel Llano Ríos (died 18 November 1931) was a Mexican tennis player.

For other people named Manuel Llano, see Manuel Llano (disambiguation).
Manuel Llano
Full nameManuel Llano Ríos
Country (sports) Mexico
Born1897
Texcoco, Mexico
Died(1931-11-18)18 November 1931
Mexico City
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
US Open2R (1924)
Medal record
Central American and Caribbean Games
Silver medal – second place1926 Mexico CityMen's doubles
Bronze medal – third place1930 HavanaMen's doubles

A two-time medalist at the Central American and Caribbean Games, Llano was an occasional Davis Cup player for Mexico. During his Davis Cup career he featured in a total of five rubbers across four ties between 1924 and 1931. He competed in the main draw of the U.S. National Championships while touring in the 1920s.

Llano died on 18 November 1931, of injuries sustained days earlier when he shot himself in the chest with a rifle.[1] At the time of his suicide he was the second highest ranked Mexican player on tour.[2] It was reported that he had been suffering from an illness that he feared would prevent him from being able to play tennis.[3]

See also

References
  1. "TENNIS STAR TRIES SUICIDE.; Manuel Llano Rios, Second Ranking Mexican Player, in Critical State". The New York Times. 15 November 1931.
  2. "Mexican Netter Dead". Indianapolis Times. 19 November 1931.
  3. "Tennis Devotes Suicides". Truth. 7 February 1932. p. 12. Retrieved 9 December 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
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