Marcelo Lara (born October 5, 1947) is a former professional tennis player from Mexico. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won two doubles titles.
| Country (sports) |  Mexico |
|---|---|
| Born | October 5, 1947 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 65–111 |
| Highest ranking | No. 59 (6 November 1974) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1974) |
| French Open | 2R (1973) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1973) |
| US Open | 4R (1967) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 78–82 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 63 (3 January 1979) |
Career finals
editDoubles: 9 (2 titles, 7 runner-ups)
edit| Result | W–L | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | 1972 | Tokyo Outdoor, Japan | Hard | 3–6, 2–6 | ||
| Win | 1–1 | 1973 | Manila, Philippines | Hard | 6–2, 6–0 | ||
| Loss | 1–2 | 1974 | Manila, Philippines | Hard | 3–6, 6–7 | ||
| Win | 2–2 | 1975 | Little Rock, U.S. | Carpet | 6–4, 6–3 | ||
| Loss | 2–3 | 1975 | Cincinnati, U.S. | Hard | 6–7, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 2–4 | 1977 | Bombay, India | Clay | 7–6, 4–6, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 2–5 | 1978 | Mexico City WCT, Mexico | Hard | 3–6, 6–7 | ||
| Loss | 2–6 | 1978 | Columbus, U.S. | Clay | 2–6, 3–6 | ||
| Loss | 2–7 | 1978 | Atlanta, U.S. | Hard | 6–3, 4–6, 6–7 |