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Fabrice Vetea Santoro (born December 9, 1972) is a French professional male tennis player from Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia, located in the Pacific Ocean.
Santoro has been more successful in doubles, having won the 2003 and 2004 Australian Opens partnering Michaël Llodra, and having been runner-up at the 2002 Australian Open, 2004 French Open and 2006 Wimbledon Championships. He also won the 2005 French Open mixed doubles title with Daniela Hantuchová.
In addition to his doubles prowess, Fabrice is noted for his cheery attitude on court and his vast arsenal of trick shots, making him a crowd favorite and gaining him the admiration of his peers. In recognition of Santoro's varied and innovative style of play, Pete Sampras has nicknamed him The Magician.