For updated player bios throughout the season, please visit 22 2019 HIGHLIGHTS PRIZE MONEY: $1,145,773 W-L: 31-26 (singles), 13-22 (doubles) SINGLES TITLES (1): Delray Beach SF (3): Montpellier, Geneva, Los Cabos CAREER HIGHLIGHTS > Achieved career-high No. 39 on 5 August 2019 after reaching Los Cabos SF. Broke into Top 100 on 27 July 2015 following run to Poznan, POL Challenger final. Finished 4 straight seasons in Top 100 (2016-19). > Earned career-high 31 tour- level wins in 2019, highlighted by 1st ATP Tour final and title at Delray Beach. Saved 3 championship points vs. Evans after also defeating Kyrgios, Johnson and McDonald in 3 sets. > Defeated No. 12 Carreno Busta in 5 sets for biggest win of career en route to 2018 Wimbledon 3R. Qualified and beat Lu in 5th-set TB to reach 2017 US Open 3R. Owns 4 wins from 2 sets down, including comeback against Barrere in 2018 Roland Garros 1R. > Upset 2017 champion Rojer/ Tecau and 2016 champion J. Murray/Soares en route to 2018 US Open doubles SF w/ Jaziri as ALT. Captured 2015 Istanbul doubles title in team debut w/Lajovic. > Peaked at No. 11 in junior rankings on 22 January 2007. Defeated future ATP Tour No. 3s Dimitrov and Raonic in junior matches. CAREER TITLES (1): 2019 (1): Delray Beach (H). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1). FINALIST (1). PERSONAL > Nicknamed Machine by other players. > Speaks Romanian, Russian, English and a bit of German and Spanish. > Began playing tennis at age 8 because his father watched tennis on TV. > Father, Vladimir, works at the ministry of internal affairs; mother, Svetlana, is a dentist. > Favourite surfaces are hard and clay. > Favourite tournaments are US Open and Wimbledon. > Idols growing up were Sebastien Grosjean and Marat Safin. > If he wasn't a tennis player, he would play football. > Enjoys spending time with friends and biking. > Studies at sports university in Chisinau. > Has trained in Romania, Germany, USA and Spain. > Coached by Magnus Tideman. RADU ALBOT MDA GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 9-17) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Aus. Open 1-3 2R 1R 1R — — — Roland Garros 2-4 2R 2R 1R 1R — — Wimbledon 4-4 1R 3R 2R 2R — — US Open 2-6 1R 1R 3R 1R 1R 1R ATP MASTERS 1000 HISTORY (Career W-L: 10-13) W-L 20 19 18 17 Indian Wells 2-3 3R 1R 1R Miami 2-3 2R 2R 1R Monte-Carlo 1-1 2R — — Madrid 0-1 1R — — Rome 1-1 2R — — Canada 1-1 2R — — Cincinnati 1-1 2R — — Shanghai 0-1 1R — — Paris 2-1 3R — — CAREER W-L: 73-91 CAREER W-L VS. TOP 10: 0-7 CAREER 5TH-SET RECORD: 7-4 CAREER PRIZE MONEY: $3,128,654 HIGHEST FEDEX ATP RANKING: 39 (5 August 2019) HIGHEST FEDEX ATP DOUBLES RANKING: 56 (29 April 2019) BORN: 11 November 1989, Chisinau, Moldova RESIDENCE: Chisinau, Moldova HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 1.75m (5'9") / 69kg (152lbs) PLAYS: Right-handed · Two-handed backhand @RaduAlbot @ RaduAlbot @radu.albot11 FEDEX ATP RANKINGS HISTORY 2019: 46 (31-26) 2018: 99 (12-23) 2017: 87 (9-17) 2016: 97 (4-11) 2015: 121 (2-5) 2014: 169 (7-4) 2013: 168 (5-1) 2012: 224 (2-2) 2011: 281 (0-0) 2010: 490 (0-0) 2009: 715 (1-2) 2008: 933 (0-0) 2007: T1028 (0-0)
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 39 on 5 August 2019 after reaching Los Cabos SF. Broke into Top 100 on 27 July 2015 following run to Poznan, POL Challenger final. Finished 4 straight seasons in Top 100 (2016-19).
> Earned career-high 31 tour-level wins in 2019, highlighted by 1st ATP Tour final and title at Delray Beach. Saved 3 championship points vs. Evans after also defeating Kyrgios, Johnson and McDonald in 3 sets.
> Defeated No. 12 Carreno Busta in 5 sets for biggest win of career en route to 2018 Wimbledon 3R. Qualified and beat Lu in 5th-set TB to reach 2017 US Open 3R. Owns 4 wins from 2 sets down, including comeback against Barrere in 2018 Roland Garros 1R.
> Upset 2017 champion Rojer/Tecau and 2016 champion J. Murray/Soares en route to 2018 US Open doubles SF w/Jaziri as ALT. Captured 2015 Istanbul doubles title in team debut w/Lajovic.
> Peaked at No. 11 in junior rankings on 22 January 2007. Defeated future ATP Tour No. 3s Dimitrov and Raonic in junior matches.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 5 on 16 July 2018 after advancing to Wimbledon final. Highest-ranked African in ATP Rankings history (since 1973). Finished 5 of last 7 seasons in Top 20 (2013-15, 2017-18).
> Debuted at Nitto ATP Finals in 2018 and became 1st African semi-finalist in history. Beat Nishikori 6-0 6-1 in RR for most lopsided victory of career.
> First of 6 career titles came at home in Johannesburg (2011). Captured biggest title of career at 2018 Vienna ATP 500 event. Reached ATP Masters 1000 SFs in 2018 at Madrid and Toronto. Earned 30+ wins in 7 of last 9 seasons (2011-15, 2017-18), posting personal-best 48 wins in 2018. Qualified for 9 tour-level events in 2010, tied with 8 other players for 3rd-most since start of ATP Tour in 1990.
> Advanced to 1st Grand Slam SF and final at 2017 US Open as World No. 32. Lowest-ranked US Open finalist in history and 1st African US Open finalist in Open Era. Also became tallest Grand Slam finalist in Open Era at 2.03m/6-foot-8.
> Reached 2nd Grand Slam SF and final at 2018 Wimbledon. In SF, beat Isner 26-24 in 5th for 300th win after 6h36m -- 2nd-longest match in Grand Slam history. In QF, rallied from 2 sets down and saved 1 MP for biggest career win over 8-time champion and World No. 2 Federer after 4h14m.
CAREER TITLES (6): 2019 (1): Pune (H); 2018 (2): Vienna (IH), New York (IH); 2015 (1): Winston-Salem (H); 2012
PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 6.> Parents, Michael and Barbara, were engineers; brother, Gregory.
> Played at University of Illinois for 3 seasons (2005-07). Won 2006 NCAA doubles title with Ryan Rowe. Reached 2007 NCAA singles SF, doubles final and team final. Earned All-American honours all 3 years.
> Member of ATP Player Council for 4 terms from 2012-20.
> Enjoys outdoor adventures, reading, playing guitar and racing sports cars.
> Works to reduce plastic on tour. Inspired by documentary “Plastic Oceans."
> Raised more than $100,000 at inaugural Grand Slam Cause for the Paws in 2018, supporting dog rescue Dezzy's Second Chance and Ocean Conservancy.
> Planning to hold event again on 14 December 2019 in support of First Serve, Dezzy's Second Chance and Ocean Conservancy.
> Wife, Kelsey, played golf at University of Illinois (married 26 November 2011). Daughter, Keira (born 27 September 2019).
> Coached by Diego Moyano and Jay Bosworth.
> Struggled with series of injuries from 2016-19, including left knee, right shoulder, groin, hip, left thigh and right elbow. Also underwent ankle surgery in March 2016 and right knee surgery in September 2019.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 32 on 13 July 2015 after reaching Wimbledon 3R. Finished 8 seasons in Top 100 (2010-15, 2018-19). Unranked as recently as 9 October 2017 following 3 elbow surgeries. Broke back into Top 100 on 12 November 2018.
> Owns 4-5 record in ATP Tour finals with all 9 finals on clay and 3 of 4 titles in Morocco. Captured most recent title at 2018 Marrakech as World No. 355. Became lowest-ranked champion on tour since No. 550 Hewitt at 1998 Adelaide. Defeated countryman Ferrer to reach biggest final of career on home soil at 2015 Barcelona ATP 500 event. Beat No. 6 Berdych in 2014 Valencia 1R for biggest win of career.
> Defeated Edmund in 5 sets en route to 2019 US Open 4R. Reached 3R at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 2015. Advanced to 1st ATP Masters 1000 QF and SF at 2013 Madrid with wins over Cilic, Isner and Nishikori.
> Owns 11-8 record in ATP Challenger Tour finals. All 19 finals have come on clay and 6 of 11 titles have come in Spain. Won back-to-back titles in 2019 at Marbella, ESP and Alicante, ESP. Boasts 181-108 Challenger record with wins over one-time Top 10 players Gaudio, Massu, J. Melzer, Puerta and Tipsarevic.
> Peaked at No. 5 in junior rankings on 7 June 2004. Captured 2004 Roland Garros boys' doubles title with countryman Granollers. Went 67-16 in singles on ITF Junior Circuit, highlighted by 6-3 6-1 win over future ATP No. 3 Del Potro in 2003 Yucatan Cup SF.
PERSONAL> Full name is Pablo Andujar Alba.> Speaks Spanish, English, French
and Italian.> Began playing tennis at age 6.> Father, Jose; mother, Inma; brother, Jose; sister, Ana.
> Admires play of countrymen Juan Carlos Ferrero, David Ferrer and Rafael Nadal.
> Favourite surface is clay, shot is backhand and tournament is Barcelona.
> Enjoys football and is a fan of Levante U.D.
> Wife, Cristina Moreta (married 5 November 2016); sons, Pablo Jr. (born 26 July 2017) and Alex (born 10 February 2019).
> Trains at Club de Tenis Valencia.> Coached by Carlos Calderon. > Underwent right elbow surgeries in March 2016, November 2016 and April 2017 -- all with different doctors.
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2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $1,507,622W-L: 33-23 (singles), 1-5 (doubles)SINGLES F (3): Rio de Janeiro, Lyon, StuttgartSF (2): Miami, London/Queen's ClubQF (1): Sao Paulo
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high ranking 13 times in 2019, peaking at No. 17 on 14 October. At age 18 on 27 May 2019, became youngest player in Top 25 since Hewitt, 18, on 13 December 1999. Earned 1st ATP ranking point as 14-year-old on 23 March 2015 after qualifying in pro debut at Drummondville, CAN Challenger. First player born in 2000s both to be ranked and to win a match (d. Pospisil at 2018 Indian Wells).
> Advanced to 1st ATP Tour SF and final at 2019 Rio de Janeiro as 104th-ranked WC. Youngest ATP 500 finalist in series history (since 2009). Also reached Lyon and Stuttgart finals in 2019, becoming youngest 3-time ATP Tour finalist since Nadal in 2004-05.
> Qualified and won 7 matches at 2019 ATP Masters 1000 Miami to become youngest semi-finalist in tournament history (since 1985). Also became 3rd-youngest semi-finalist in ATP Masters 1000 history (Shapovalov at 2017 Montreal, Chang at 1990 Toronto).
> Captured ATP Challenger Tour titles at 2017 Lyon, FRA as WC; 2017 Seville, ESP; 2018 Lyon, FRA and 2018 Tashkent, UZB as Q. Became 2nd-youngest player to win 4 Challenger titles behind Gasquet, who won 5 by same age (18 years, 2 months).
> Peaked at No. 2 in junior rankings on 6 June 2016. Went 79-19 on ITF Junior Circuit with winning records against fellow future ATP Top 20 players de Minaur (2-1), Shapovalov (1-0) and Tsitsipas (3-0). Reached 5 Grand Slam junior finals, capturing singles title at 2016 US Open and doubles title at 2015 US Open w/Shapovalov.
CAREER FINALIST (3): 2019 (3): Stuttgart (G), Lyon (CL), Rio de Janeiro (CL).
PERSONAL> Nicknames are FA2 and Ogr.> Speaks French and English.> Began playing tennis at age 5 with his dad.
> Father, Sam Aliassime, is a tennis coach and originally from Togo; mother, Marie Auger, is a teacher; sister, Malika, also plays tennis.
> Favourite surface is hard, shot is forehand and tournament is ATP Masters 1000 Canada.
> Idol growing up was Roger Federer, with whom he shares a birthday. Trained together in Dubai following 2017 season.
> Dream opponent is Yannick Noah.
> Enjoys playing piano and performed at 2019 ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo player party.
> If he wasn't a tennis player, he would be an artist.
> Supports Montreal Canadiens (NHL).
> Practises at Tennis Canada's National Training Centre in Montreal.
> Coached by Guillaume Marx and Frederic Fontang. Fitness trainer is Nicolas Perrotte.
FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME CAN
CAREER PRIZE MONEY: $1,893,476HIGHEST FEDEX ATP RANKING: 17 (14 October 2019)HIGHEST FEDEX ATP DOUBLES RANKING: 368 (7 January 2019)
CAREER W-L: 39-33CAREER W-L VS. TOP 10: 2-8CAREER 5TH-SET RECORD: 0-0
BORN: 8 August 2000, Montreal, CanadaRESIDENCE: Monte Carlo, Monaco
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 80 on 7 October 2019 soon after reaching Orleans, FRA Challenger final. Broke into Top 100 on 9 September 2019 after qualifying at US Open. Entered Top 200 on 20 June 2016 after reaching Blois, FRA Challenger SF.
> Reached 1st ATP Tour QF at 2019 Metz as WC. Earned 1st ATP Tour win at 2019 Marseille as LL (d. Vesely). Started career with 0-7 tour-level record.
> Advanced to 2R at 2019 Roland Garros as WC (d. Ebden in 1R), 2019 Wimbledon as Q (d. Bublik in 1R) and 2019 US Open as Q (d. Norrie in 1R). Made tour-level debut at 2016 Roland Garros as WC.
> Owns 68-55 Challenger record (3-3 in finals). Won all 3 of his Challenger titles on home soil: 2018 Lille, FRA; 2019 Quimper, FRA and 2019 Lille, FRA.
> Peaked at No. 55 in junior rankings. Posted 47-30 record on ITF Junior Circuit, highlighted by 17-match win streak in 2010 that included victory over countryman and future ATP No. 10 Pouille.
PERSONAL> Nickname is Greg.> Father, Alain; mother, Sylvie; brothers, Victor and Julien; sisters, Marie and Eleonore.
> Started playing tennis as 5-year-old at tennis club located next to his house.
> Credits his girlfriend, Marion Codino, with inspiring him to continue playing tennis when he considered stopping.
> Favourite shot is backhand, surface is indoor hard and tournament is Wimbledon.
> Lists New York City as his
favourite city on tour.> Modeled his game after Marat Safin and Paul-Henri Mathieu.
> Also enjoys football. Favourite team is Paris Saint-Germain and favourite player is Kylian Mbappe.
> Favourite superhero is Iron Man, TV show is Californication, actor is Bradley Cooper and band is Coldplay.
> Enjoys shopping and going to the movies.
> Favourite book is The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair.
> Secret talent is that he's "always lucky in backgammon."
> Favourite food is Italian. Guilty pleasure is candy.
> Says his best quality is that he's helpful and worst quality is that he's too kind.
> Coached by Marc Gicquel and Nicolas Copin.
GREGOIRE BARRERE FRA
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 3-6) W-L 20 19 18 17 16Aus. Open 0-0 — — — —Roland Garros 1-3 2R 1R — 1RWimbledon 1-2 2R 1R — —US Open 1-1 2R — — —
CAREER W-L: 6-14CAREER W-L VS. TOP 10: 0-0CAREER 5TH-SET RECORD: 1-1
CAREER PRIZE MONEY: $833,992HIGHEST FEDEX ATP RANKING: 80 (7 October 2019)HIGHEST FEDEX ATP DOUBLES RANKING: 198 (29 July 2019)
BORN: 16 February 1994, Charenton-le-Pont, FRARESIDENCE: Boulogne Billancourt, France
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 16 on 27 May 2019 after reaching Lyon SF. Broke into Top 50 on 30 July 2018 following Hamburg title.
> Owns 3 ATP Tour titles -- all at ATP 500 events. Qualified and defeated 2-time champion L. Mayer in 2018 Hamburg final. Defeated No. 4 Del Potro for biggest win of career in 2018 Beijing final. Saved 2 MPs vs. No. 5 A. Zverev en route to 2019 Hamburg title.
> Earned 25+ wins in 3 straight seasons (2017-19). Enjoyed career-high 29 tour-level wins in 2018 despite suffering 7-match losing streak from 19 January through 21 March. Ended season on 17-8 run with 2 titles.
> Advanced to 2018 US Open 4R (l. to No. 1 Nadal in 4 sets). Also advanced to 3R at 2015 Wimbledon as Q, 2017 Roland Garros, 2018 Australian Open, 2019 Australian Open and 2019 US Open. Owns 5-1 record in 5th sets with 4 straight wins.
> Reached Round of 16 at 5 ATP Masters 1000 events: 2017 Cincinnati, 2019 Miami, 2019 Rome, 2019 Montreal and 2019 Shanghai. Lost his 1st 6 matches at ATP Masters 1000 events.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> After 275 straight weeks in Top 30, broke into Top 10 on 19 August 2019. Became 19th Spaniard ranked in Top 10. Achieved career-high No. 9 on 4 November 2019.
> Captured biggest of 9 career titles at 2018 Dubai ATP 500 event. As World No. 23, became lowest-ranked Dubai champion since No. 26 Santoro in 2002. Won a January ATP 250 title in 4 straight seasons (2016 Auckland, 2017 Chennai, 2018 Auckland, 2019 Doha).
> Three days after passing of his father, defeated Auger-Aliassime to help Spain win 2019 Davis Cup title (ESP d. CAN 2-0). Earned 40+ victories in 5 of last 6 seasons (2014-17, 2019). Did not earn 1st win until age 23 at 2012 ATP Masters 1000 Miami as Q (d. Seppi).
> Advanced to 1st Grand Slam SF at 2019 Wimbledon. Joined Nadal as 1st Spanish duo to reach Wimbledon SF in same year. Posted 3 wins in 5 sets en route to 1st Grand Slam QF at 2019 Australian Open, including victories over 5-time finalist Murray and 2018 finalist Cilic. Entered 2019 with 0-9 record in Grand Slam 4R.
> Enjoyed biggest wins of career over No. 1 Djokovic in 2016 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai SF, 2019 Doha SF and 2019 ATP Masters 1000 Miami 4R. One of
5 players to beat Djokovic at least 3 times when he was ranked No. 1 (also Del Potro, Federer, Murray and Nadal).
PERSONAL> Nickname is Bati.> Began playing tennis at age 5.> Father, Joaquin, passed away in November 2019; mother, Ester, passed away in May 2018.
> Idols growing up were Juan Carlos Ferrero and David Ferrer.
> Named 2014 ATP Most Improved Player of the Year (voted by players).
> If he wasn't a tennis player, he would be a football player.
> Played football for Villarreal C.F. until he was 14.
> Supports Villarreal C.F. and C.D. Castellon.
> Enjoys horseback riding and owns 7 horses.
> Wife, Ana (married 30 November 2019).
> Moved his bachelor's party from Ibiza to London when he unexpectedly reached 2019 Wimbledon SF. Six members of his wedding party sat in Centre Court box when he played No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
> Coached by Pepe Vendrell.> Struggled with groin and abdomen injuries in summer 2018.
ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT ESP
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 55-28) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12Aus. Open 15-8 QF 1R 4R 4R 2R 4R 2R 1RRoland Garros 14-7 3R 3R 4R 4R 2R 3R 2R — Wimbledon 15-6 SF — 4R 3R 4R 3R 2R —US Open 11-7 1R 1R 3R 3R 4R 4R 2R —
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2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $751,531W-L: 20-17 (singles), 3-5 (doubles)SINGLES F (1): MetzSF (1): Rio de JaneiroQF (3): Cordoba, Umag, Vienna
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> After finishing 2015 and 2017 in Top 50, achieved career-high No. 43 on 19 February 2018 following run to Buenos Aires final. Ranked in Top 200 each week since 31 October 2011.
> Four-time ATP Tour finalist. Finished as runner-up at 2015 Chennai as Q, 2017 Budapest as Q, 2018 Buenos Aires and 2019 Metz.
> Earned career-high 21 tour-level victories in 2018. Won 16 straight ATP main draw, ATP qualifying and Challenger matches on European clay courts in April 2017. Owns 1-20 record vs. Top 10 opponents with biggest win of career over No. 7 Anderson in 2018 ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2R.
> Advanced to Grand Slam 3R at 2016 Roland Garros, 2017 Wimbledon and 2019 US Open. Snapped 8-match losing streak at Grand Slams to begin career by beating Stepanek in 5 sets at 2015 Wimbledon.
> Boasts 16-2 record in ATP Challenger Tour finals, winning most recent title on home soil at 2019 Portoroz, SLO. Owns 138-38 Challenger record including 27-match win streak from 2017-19. Posted Challenger victories over past or present Top 10 players Baghdatis, Carreno Busta, Dimitrov, Goffin and Thiem.
CAREER FINALIST (4): 2019 (1): Metz (IH); 2018 (1): Buenos Aires (CL); 2017 (1): Budapest (CL); 2015 (1): Chennai (H).
PERSONAL> Nicknames are Ali and Benki.> Speaks English, Slovenian and Croatian.
> Began playing tennis at age 7 with plastic racquets.
> Father, Branko, works for a computer company; mother, Darlen, works for the Ministry of Defence; twin brother, Andraz, is a former pro tennis player.
> Favourite surface is clay, shot is forehand and tournament is Roland Garros.
> Idols growing up were Fernando Gonzalez, David Nalbandian,
Michael Schumacher (Formula One) and Alberto Tomba (alpine skier).
> If he wasn't a tennis player, he would be a football player.
> Supports Real Madrid (football), Cristiano Ronaldo (football) and Union Olimpija (basketball).
> Became a British citizen on 31 March 2015, then returned to representing Slovenia on 1 January 2018.
> Wife, Kim, is a singer (married 31 July 2017).
> Coached by Gorazd Gavrilov. Fitness trainers are Martin Skinner and Anze Pirc.
> Missed total of 16 months between 2008 and 2011 with right wrist injury.
ALJAZ BEDENE SLO
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L:10-26) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13Aus. Open 0-7 1R 1R 1R 1R 1R 1R 1RRoland Garros 3-6 1R 1R 2R 3R 1R — 1RWimbledon 4-7 1R 2R 3R 1R 2R 1R 1RUS Open 3-6 3R 1R 1R 1R 2R — 1R
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 50 on 23 May 2016 soon after winning Challenger titles at Gwangju, KOR, and Nanjing, CHN. Captured Helsinki, FIN Challenger title to break into Top 100 on 29 November 2010, ending season as youngest player in Top 100 at age 20.
> Advanced to 1st ATP Tour final at 2012 Los Angeles as 141st-ranked Q. Won 13 straight sets before falling to Querrey in championship match. Also advanced to 2017 Moscow final as World No. 169. Defeated Raonic in 2014 Moscow 2R and 2016 Basel 1R for only 2 wins vs. Top 10 (2-10). Captured 1st ATP Tour doubles title in team debut w/Gabashvili at 2015 Houston.
> Reached Australian Open 3R in 2011 and again in 2013 as Q. Also qualified at 2010 Wimbledon, 2010 US Open and 2014 Australian Open. Snapped 9-match Grand Slam main draw losing streak at 2019 Wimbledon (d. Shapovalov in 1R).
> Owns 193-99 ATP Challenger Tour record, winning 4 of his 13 career titles in 2019. Boasts Challenger wins over one-time Top 10 players Anderson, Dimitrov, Goffin, Khachanov and Pouille.
> Finished 2007 as World No. 1 junior and on a 24-1 run with 4
titles, including US Open (d. Janowicz) and Orange Bowl (d. Dimitrov). Also advanced to Australian Open SF, Roland Garros QF and Wimbledon SF in 2007.
CAREER FINALIST (2): 2017 (1): Moscow (IH); 2012 (1): Los Angeles (H). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1).
PERSONAL> Nickname is Rycka.> Speaks Lithuanian, Russian and English.
> Began playing tennis at age 2 when he'd follow his older sister, Lina, to local tennis courts in Vilnius.
> Father, Genadijus, is a taxi driver
in Vilnius; mother, Jelena, is retired.
> Became an uncle for 1st time in 2011 and considers that a highlight of his life.
> Favourite shot is forehand and surface is hard court.
> Hobbies include spear fishing in lakes of Lithuania, playing pool, reading and listening to a variety of music.
> Trains at Tipsarevic Academy in Belgrade, Serbia.
> Coached by former World No. 8 Janko Tipsarevic and Dirk Hordorff. Physiotherapist is Kestutis Laurinskas.
> Missed 1st 4 months of 2017 season following hip surgery.
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2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $3,439,783W-L: 43-25 (singles), 7-10 (doubles)SINGLES TITLES (2): Budapest, StuttgartF (1): MunichSF (5): Sofia, Halle, US Open, Shanghai, ViennaQF (1): St. Petersburg
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved new career-high ranking 10 times in 2019, peaking at No. 8 on 4 November. Highest-ranked Italian since No. 8 Barazzutti in 1978. Broke into Top 50 on 11 February 2019 (Sofia SF), Top 20 on 24 June 2019 (Halle SF) and Top 10 on 28 October 2019 (Vienna SF).
> Qualified for 2019 Nitto ATP Finals and became 1st Italian to earn a singles win in 50-year tournament history. Posted biggest wins of career over No. 5 Thiem in 2019 ATP Finals RR, No. 5 Thiem in 2019 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai QF and No. 5 A. Zverev in 2019 ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2R.
> Held in all 49 of his service games at 2018 Gstaad and all 50 of his service games at 2019 Stuttgart en route to titles. Also won 2019 Budapest singles title, 2018 Gstaad doubles title w/Bracciali and 2018 St. Petersburg doubles title w/Fognini.
> Defeated Monfils in 5th-set TB to advance to 1st Grand Slam SF at 2019 US Open. Became 2nd Italian to reach US Open SF and 4th to reach Grand Slam SF (also Barazzutti, Cecchinato, Panatta). At age 23, became youngest US Open semi-finalist since Djokovic, 23, in 2010. Advanced to 2019 Wimbledon 4R by saving 3 MPs to beat Schwartzman in 5 sets.
> Entered 2018 with 0-1 career record. Earned 19 wins in 2018 and 43 wins in 2019. Qualified
and defeated Troicki at 2018 Doha for 1st win. Lost to countryman Fognini in debut at 2017 Rome as WC.
FEDEX ATP RANKINGS HISTORY 2019: 8 (43-25)2018: 54 (19-19)
2017: 136 (0-1)2016: 433 (0-0)
2015: 531 (0-0)
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Finished No. 1 in team rankings 10 times (2003, 2005-07, 2009-14). Spent 438 weeks and ended 8 seasons as co-No. 1s in individual doubles rankings (2005-07, 2009-11, 2013-14). Mike has most weeks ever at No. 1 (506) and Bob has 2nd-most (439). At age 40, Mike became oldest doubles or singles No. 1 in ATP Tour history on 16 July 2018.
> Winningest doubles team or singles player in Open Era with 118 titles in 177 finals. Only doubles team or singles player to sweep all 4 Grand Slams, 9 ATP Masters 1000 events, Nitto ATP Finals and Olympics. Qualified for Nitto ATP Finals in 17 straight years (2003-19), winning titles at Houston in 2003 and 2004, and at London
in 2009 and 2014. Mike owns most doubles titles in Open Era (123) and Bob has 2nd-most (118). Mike also won titles at 2002 Nottingham w/Knowles, 2002 Long Island w/Bhupathi, 2018 Wimbledon w/Sock, 2018 US Open w/Sock and 2018 ATP Finals w/Sock.
> Twins boast 1,102-358 record – most team wins in Open Era. Earned 1,000th team win in 2016 Vienna QF (d. Cuevas/Troicki). Mike owns most individual doubles wins in Open Era (1,144), while Bob has 2nd-most (1,103).
> Own all-time team records with 16 Grand Slam titles in 30 finals and 39 ATP Masters 1000 titles in 59 finals. Only team in Open Era to hold all 4 Grand Slam titles at same time: 2012 US Open, 2013 Australian
Open, 2013 Roland Garros and 2013 Wimbledon. Made 76 Grand Slam appearances in a row as a team (1999-2018). Individually, Mike boasts most Grand Slam doubles titles of all-time with 18 and Bob is tied for 3rd with 16. Bob has 7 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles and Mike has 4. Bob is 3-2 vs. Mike in mixed doubles, including win in 2008 Wimbledon final w/Stosur (d. M. Bryan/Srebotnik).
> Won gold medals at 2012 London Olympics and bronze medals at 2008 Beijing Olympics. Mike also won bronze in mixed doubles at 2012 London Olympics w/Raymond. Went 4-0 in 2007 to lead USA to Davis Cup title.
2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $480,282W-L: 35-18 (doubles)DOUBLES TITLES (2): Delray Beach, MiamiF (1): Atlanta SF (3): Auckland, Houston, London/Queen's Club
2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $480,282W-L: 35-18 (doubles)DOUBLES TITLES (2): Delray Beach, MiamiF (1): Atlanta SF (3): Auckland, Houston, London/Queen's Club
HIGHEST FEDEX ATP RANKING: 116 (13 November 2000)HIGHEST FEDEX ATP DOUBLES RANKING: 1 (8 September 2003)
CAREER DOUBLES W-L: 1,103-358CAREER PRIZE MONEY: $15,893,275
BORN: 29 April 1978, Camarillo, CA, USARESIDENCE: Sunny Isles Beach, FL, USA
HIGHEST FEDEX ATP RANKING: 246 (16 October 2000)HIGHEST FEDEX ATP DOUBLES RANKING: 1 (8 September 2003)
CAREER DOUBLES W-L: 1,144-372CAREER PRIZE MONEY: $16,729,096
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PERSONAL> Full names of twins are Robert Charles Bryan and Michael Carl Bryan.
> Mike is older than Bob by 2 minutes.
> Parents, Wayne and Kathy, are tennis coaches who began teaching their sons at age 2. Wayne is also a lawyer, musician, emcee, and 3-time World TeamTennis Coach of the Year. Kathy is a former player who competed at Wimbledon 4 times, reaching mixed doubles QF in 1965.
> Did not own a television growing up.
> Brothers were forbidden by parents to play one another in junior tournaments. Alternated walkovers instead.
> Won more than 100 junior doubles titles. Ranked No. 1 in U.S. Boys' 18s in 1996.
> Played at Stanford University from 1997-98 and helped Cardinal to NCAA team titles both years. Bob achieved a rare "Triple Crown," winning NCAA singles, doubles (w/Mike) and team titles in 1998.
> At Stanford, students are not allowed to choose roommates. Bryans were given rooms on opposite sides of campus, but Bob brought a mattress to Mike's dorm and slept on floor.
> Bob's dream opponent is Andre Agassi. Mike's dream opponents are Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall.
> Threw out first pitch at New York Yankees games twice and at Los Angeles Dodgers games three times. Also rang opening bell at New York Stock Exchange in February 2006.
> In November 2006, featured in "Doubly Delicious" section of People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" issue.
> The Bryan Bros Band, with Bob on keyboards and Mike on drums and guitar, have held concerts at tournaments and charity events around the world.
> Released "Let It Rip" EP at 2009 US Open, featuring David Baron. Performed with Counting Crows in October 2008 and during Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at 2010 US Open.
> Favourite bands are Counting Crows, Dave Matthews Band and Maroon 5.
> Hold annual Bryan Brothers Foundation event to raise funds for kids in Ventura County.
> Joined legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus to host Fore Love charity golf and tennis tournament in December 2018, raising $1.1 million for Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Bryan Brothers Foundation.
> Named ATP Doubles Team of Year in 2003, 2005-07, 2009-14 and ATPTour.com Fans' Favourite Team each year from 2005-17. Recipient of 2015 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award.
> Presented with 1st US Open Sportsmanship Award in 2012.
> Bob served on ATP Player Council for 2006-08 term.
> Bob's wife, Michelle (married 13 December 2010); daughter, Micaela (born 31 January 2012); sons, Bobby Jr. (born 24 December 2013), and Richard "Richie" Charles (born 27 October 2015).
> Mike's wife, Nadia Murgasova (married 19 November 2019).
> Coached by David Macpherson and Dave Marshall. Fitness trainer is Indrek Tustit.
> Brothers retired in 2018 Madrid final for 1st time in 1,407 tour-level matches due to Bob's right hip injury, which required surgery on 2 August 2018.
> Announced plans to end career following 2020 US Open -- 25 years following debut at 1995 US Open.
GRAND SLAM DOUBLES HISTORY (Bob: 16 titles; Mike: 18 titles)Aus. Open W - 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006; F - 2017, 2012, 2005, 2004Roland Garros W - 2013, 2003; F - 2016, 2015, 2012, 2006, 2005 Mixed: W - 2015 (Mike w/Mattek-Sands), 2009 (Bob w/Huber), 2008 (Bob w/ Azarenka), 2003 (Mike w/Raymond)Wimbledon W - 2018 (Mike w/Sock), 2013, 2011, 2006; F - 2014, 2009, 2007, 2005 Mixed: W - 2012 (Mike w/Raymond), 2008 (Bob w/Stosur)US Open W - 2018 (Mike w/Sock), 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2005; F - 2003 Mixed: W - 2010 (Bob w/Huber), 2006 (Bob w/Navratilova), 2004 (Bob w/ Zvonareva), 2003 (Bob w/Srebotnik), 2002 (Mike w/Raymond).
NITTO ATP FINALS DOUBLES HISTORY (Bob: 4 titles; Mike: 5 titles)Career 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 0138-24 (team) ** W* RR SF SF W F RR SF SF W F ** RR SF W W — RR* Qualified but Bob did not participate due to right hip injury, Mike won title with Sock (4-1 record). ** Qualified but team did not participate.
ATP MASTERS 1000 DOUBLES HISTORY (39 titles)Indian Wells W - 2014, 2013; F - 2018, 2006, 2003Miami W - 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2008, 2007; F - 2006Monte-Carlo W - 2018, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2007; F - 2013, 2009, 2005Madrid W – 2013, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2006; F – 2018, 2014, 2004Rome W – 2016, 2013, 2010,2008; F – 2009, 2007, 2005Canada W – 2015, 2012, 2010, 2006, 2002; F – 2011, 2008Cincinnati W – 2014, 2013, 2010, 2008, 2003; F – 2009, 2007, 2006Shanghai W – 2014Paris W – 2014, 2013, 2007, 2005Hamburg* W – 2007; F – 2008, 2004*ATP Masters 1000 event from 1990-2008
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Broke into Top 50 and achieved career-high No. 48 on 14 October 2019 after qualifying at ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai. Debuted in Top 200, Top 150 and Top 100 in 2017. Fell as low as No. 253 on 5 November 2018 before ending season with 8 wins to capture Bratislava, SVK Challenger title as Q.
> Won 4 matches in 3 sets to reach 1st ATP Tour final at 2019 Newport. Saved 2 MPs vs. Dimitrov en route to 2nd final at 2019 Chengdu. Defeated No. 13 Bautista Agut for biggest win of career and to reach 1st QF at 2016 Moscow as Q.
> Defeated Giraldo and Fabbiano in 5 sets to reach Grand Slam 3R for 1st time at 2019 US Open. Upset Pouille in Grand Slam debut at 2017 Australian Open as Q. Saved 1 MP vs. Sandgren in ATP Masters 1000 debut at 2019 Miami as Q.
> Owns 6-0 record in ATP Challenger Tour finals. Captured titles in 2019 at Budapest, HUN; Pau, FRA and Monterrey, MEX.
> Peaked at No. 19 in junior rankings on 9 March 2015. Went 82-51 on ITF Junior Circuit, including 2-2 record against future ATP No. 5 Tsitsipas. After winning 1st 2 meetings, lost to Tsitsipas at Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2015.
CAREER FINALIST (2): 2019 (2): Chengdu (H), Newport (G).
PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 2 with his father.
> Father, Stanislav, is his coach; mother, Natalia.
> Favourite surface is hard, shot is serve and tournament is ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo.
> Lists Miami as his favourite city on tour.
> Enjoys playing ping pong and basketball.
> Favourite NBA team is Golden State Warriors and player is LeBron James.
> If he wasn't a tennis player, he would be a basketball player because his godfather is a basketball coach.
> Favourite movie is Molly's
Game, actor is Will Smith, musician is Eminem and superhero is Deadshot.
> Enjoys Carpool Karaoke segments on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
> Favourite book is Hamlet by William Shakespeare.
> Lists sleeping as his best quality and cooking as his worst quality. Says that he can sleep for 16 hours straight.
> Favourite food is salmon and school subject was history.
> Lists partying as his guilty pleasure.
> Trains in St. Petersburg, Russia and Monte Carlo, Monaco.
> Suffered broken ankle in 2018 ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells Q2 vs. Krueger.
ALEXANDER BUBLIK KAZ
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 4-5) W-L 20 19 18 17Aus. Open 1-1 — — 2RRoland Garros 1-1 2R — —Wimbledon 0-2 1R — 1RUS Open 2-1 3R — —
FEDEX ATP RANKINGS HISTORY 2019: 56 (15-15)2018: 169 (1-4)
2017: 117 (3-3)2016: 205 (2-2)
2015: 960 (0-0)2014: 882 (0-0)
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2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $1,390,028W-L: 51-20 (doubles)DOUBLES TITLES (5): Barcelona, Rome, Eastbourne, Wimbledon, US OpenF (2): Sydney, CincinnatiSF (3): Rio de Janeiro, RolandGarros, ATP Finals (all w/Farah)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Became co-No. 1 in doubles with countryman and partner Farah on 15 July 2019. Ended 2019 at No. 1 and 2018 at No. 2 in team rankings w/Farah. Broke into Top 10 on 21 May 2018 after winning 1st of 2 consecutive ATP Masters 1000 Rome titles w/Farah.
> Advanced to Nitto ATP Finals SF w/Farah in 2018 (2-2) and 2019 (1-3). Made team debut on tour in 2011.
> Captured 17 ATP Tour doubles titles, including 16 w/Farah. Colombians earned career-high 51 wins in 2019. Posted 262 of his 304 career wins w/Farah. Earned 300th win in 2019 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 1R w/Farah (d. Marach/Melzer). Also owns 17 ATP Challenger Tour doubles titles, winning 10 in his native Colombia.
> Won 1st Grand Slam title in 31st appearance as a team w/Farah, defeating Mahut/Roger-Vasselin in 4 hours, 57 minutes at 2019 Wimbledon. Added 2019 US Open title w/Farah. Runner-up at 2011 Roland Garros w/Schwank and 2018 Australian Open w/Farah. Ranked 100th at 2011 Roland Garros (d. No. 1 Bryan/Bryan in SF), which was his 1st tour-level event besides Davis Cup.
Won 2017 Australian Open mixed doubles title w/Spears.
> Cabal and Farah are 1st Colombians in men's doubles or men's singles to be ranked No. 1, qualify for ATP Finals, win a Grand Slam title and win an ATP Masters 1000 title.
CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (17): 2019 (5): US Open (H), Wimbledon (G), Eastbourne (G), Rome (CL), Barcelona (CL) (all w/Farah); 2018 (1): Rome (CL) (w/Farah); 2017 (3): Los Cabos (H) (w/Huey), Munich (CL), Buenos Aires (both w/Farah); 2016 (4): Moscow (IH), Nice (CL), Rio de Janeiro (CL), Buenos Aires (CL) (all w/Farah); 2015 (2): Geneva (CL), Sao Paulo (ICL) (all w/Farah); 2014 (2): Winston-Salem (H), Rio de Janeiro (CL) (all w/Farah). FINALIST (20).
PERSONAL> Nickname is Sebas.> Father, Dario Guillermo; mother, Libia Maria; brother, Daniel Francisco.
> Started playing tennis at age 7 because his family lived near Club de Tequendama.
> Idol growing up was Pete Sampras.
> Favourite surface is clay and shot is forehand.
> Two days after winning Wimbledon title, awarded Great Cross of the Order of Merit by Colombia president Ivan Duque on 15 July 2019.
> Wife, Juliana (married 25 November 2016); son, Jacobo (born 14 December 2016).
> Coached by Jeff Coetzee. Fitness trainer is Jeffry Vergara and physiotherapist is Jayson Mathiou.
JUAN SEBASTIAN CABAL COL
GRAND SLAM DOUBLES HISTORY (2 titles)Aus. Open F - 2018 (w/Farah) Mixed: W - 2011 (w/Spears)Roland Garros F - 2011 (w/Schwank)Wimbledon W - 2019 (w/Farah)US Open W - 2019 (w/Farah)
NITTO ATP FINALS DOUBLES HISTORYCareer 20 19 183-5 SF SF (w/Farah)
ATP MASTERS 1000 DOUBLES HISTORY (2 titles)Miami F - 2014 (w/Farah)Rome W - 2019, 2018 (w/Farah)Cincinnati F - 2019, 2018 (w/Farah)
CAREER DOUBLES W-L: 304-185 CAREER PRIZE MONEY: $4,011,362
HIGHEST FEDEX ATP RANKING: 184 (28 February 2011)HIGHEST FEDEX ATP DOUBLES RANKING: 1 (15 July 2019)
BORN: 25 April 1986, Cali, ColombiaRESIDENCE: Panama City, Panama
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 72 on 19 February 2018 soon after winning Quito title. Broke into Top 100 on 8 August 2016 after advancing to Cortina, ITA Challenger SF. Finished 6 straight seasons in Top 200 (2014-19).
> Captured 2018 Quito championship to become 1st Spanish qualifier to win a title since Almagro at 2006 Valencia. As 24-year-old, became youngest Spanish champion since Nadal, 24, at 2011 Barcelona.
> Posted career-high 19 tour-level wins in 2019. Defeated Goffin for 1st ATP Tour win en route to 2014 Casablanca SF as Q. Enjoyed 1st Grand Slam main draw win at 2018 US Open (d. Krueger) and 1st ATP Masters 1000 main draw win at 2019 Indian Wells (d. Harrison).
> Owns 165-117 record on ATP Challenger Tour with 7 titles. Ended 2017 season with 16 straight appearances at clay-court Challengers, posting 30-14 main draw record with titles at Cortina, ITA and Manerbio, ITA.
> Peaked at No. 8 in junior rankings on 3 January 2011. Captured 2011 Roland Garros boys' doubles title w/Artunedo Martinavarro. Ended junior career by sweeping titles at 2011 European Championships in singles and doubles w/Ojeda Lara.
CAREER TITLES (1): 2018 (1): Quito (CL).
PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 3 with his parents.
> Father, Pio; mother, Maria Victoria.
> Favourite surface is clay and tournament is Roland Garros.
> Idol growing up was David Ferrer.
> Hobbies include PlayStation and watching movies.
> If he wasn't a tennis player, he would be a football player.
> Favourite football teams are Granada and Real Madrid.
> Admires former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
> Trains in Barcelona.> Coached by countryman and former ATP pro Pere Riba.
ROBERTO CARBALLES BAENA ESP
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 2-8) W-L 20 19 18 17 16Aus. Open 0-1 1R — — —Roland Garros 1-3 2R 1R — 1R Wimbledon 0-2 1R 1R — —US Open 1-2 1R 2R — —
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Earned 30+ wins and finished Top 30 in 4 straight seasons (2016-19). Ended 2017 at career-high No. 10 after participating in Nitto ATP Finals as ALT (0-2). Rose from No. 715 to No. 65 in 2013, making biggest jump into Top 100 of any player.
> At 2019 Chengdu, advanced to 1st singles final and won 1st title since 2017 Estoril. Owns 4 singles and 3 doubles titles overall on ATP Tour. One of 5 players to compete for Spain en route to 2019 Davis Cup title.
> Became 1st player in Open Era to face 4 qualifiers at a Grand Slam en route to 2017 US Open SF. Ended 0-16 start to career vs. Top 10 by beating No. 6 Raonic 8-6 in 5th to reach 1st Grand Slam QF at 2017 Roland Garros. Reached 2016 US Open doubles final w/Garcia-Lopez.
> Advanced to 1st ATP Masters 1000 SF at 2017 Indian Wells and 2nd at 2018 Miami. Saved 2 MPs vs. Cuevas in 2017 Indian Wells QF and 1 MP vs. Anderson in 2018 Miami QF. Reached 2018 ATP Masters 1000 Rome doubles final w/Sousa as ALT.
> In 2013, posted 97-18 record in main draw and qualifying singles matches across all tours. Went on winning streaks of 35 Futures and 17 Challenger matches in 2013.
CAREER TITLES (4): 2019 (1): Chengdu (H); 2017 (1): Estoril (CL); 2016 (2): Moscow (IH), Winston-Salem (H). FINALIST (3): 2017 (1): Rio de Janeiro (CL); 2016 (2): Estoril (CL), Sao Paulo (CL).CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (3). FINALIST (5).
PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 6.> Played almost exclusively on hard courts until his teenage years.
> Began taking tennis more seriously at age 15 and moved to Barcelona to train at Real Club de Tenis Barcelona.
> Father, Alfonso, is an architect; mother, Maria Antonia, is a doctor; sisters, Lucia and Alicia.
> Idols growing up were
countrymen Juan Carlos Ferrero and David Ferrer. Dream opponent is Ferrero.
> Currently trains at JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy in Alicante.
> Favourite surface is clay and shot is backhand.
> Named 2013 ATP Most Improved Player of the Year (voted by players).
> Supports Sporting de Gijon football team.
> Coached by Samuel Lopez and Cesar Fabregas.
> Underwent back surgery on 7 June 2012 and missed 7 months with herniated disc.
> Missed 6 weeks in 2017 with abdominal fracture and 10 weeks in 2019 with right shoulder injury.
PABLO CARRENO BUSTA ESP
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 31-24) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13Aus. Open 8-6 4R 4R 3R 1R 1R 1R — Roland Garros 10-7 3R 3R QF 2R 2R 1R 1RWimbledon 0-5 1R 1R — 1R 1R 1R — US Open 13-6 3R 2R SF 3R 2R 3R —
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Broke into Top 100 on 7 October 2019 after winning Barcelona, ESP Challenger title. Achieved career-high No. 95 a week later on 14 October 2019. One of 8 Italians in year-end Top 100 -- most in ATP Rankings history (since 1973).
> Qualified and earned biggest win of career over No. 14 Coric en route to 1st ATP Tour QF and SF at 2019 Umag. Earned 1st ATP Tour win at 2018 Antwerp as LL (d. Bhambri).
> Posted 1st Grand Slam wins at 2019 Roland Garros as Q (d. Munar and Simon, l. to No. 1 Djokovic in 3R). Also qualified at 2018 Australian Open and 2019 Wimbledon.
> Made ATP debut at 2016 ATP Masters 1000 Rome as WC (l. to Kyrgios). Remains only ATP Masters 1000 main draw match. Lost in qualifying 7 times at ATP Masters 1000 events.
> Owns 112-109 record on ATP Challenger Tour with titles at 2018 Como, ITA and 2019 Barcelona, ESP.
PERSONAL> Nickname is Sabbo.> Started playing tennis at age 6 after seeing an advertisement for the sport in his hometown.
> Speaks Italian and English.> Father, Vincenzo, is a clothier; mother, Michelina Rametta, is a teacher; brother, Antonio; sister, Rossella.
> Favourite surface is outdoor hard, shot is backhand and tournament is Wimbledon.
> Idol growing up was Lleyton Hewitt.
> Enjoys going out with friends and watching sports like Formula 1 on TV.
> If he wasn't a tennis player, he dreamed of being a Formula 1 driver.
> Supports Ferrari F1, Juventus FC and Alessandro Del Piero.
> Coached by Paolo Cannova. Fitness trainer is Pino Maiori.
SALVATORE CARUSO ITA
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 2-3) W-L 20 19 18Aus. Open 0-1 — 1RRoland Garros 2-1 3R —Wimbledon 0-1 1R —US Open 0-0 — —
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 16 on 25 February 2019 soon after winning Buenos Aires title. Joined Fognini in Top 20 on 15 October 2018, becoming 1st Italian duo in Top 20 at same time since 25 June 1979 (Barazzutti, Panatta).
> Advanced to 1st ATP Tour SF and final en route to 1st title at 2018 Budapest as LL. Added titles at 2018 Umag and 2019 Buenos Aires. Went 23-23 in 2018 after entering season with 4-23 career record. Lost 13 straight tour-level matches to begin career before winning Davis Cup debut in 2016 (d. Bossel).
> Reached 2018 Roland Garros SF as World No. 72, becoming lowest-ranked Roland Garros semi-finalist since No. 100 A. Medvedev in 1999 and 1st Italian Grand Slam semi-finalist since Barazzutti at 1978 Roland Garros. Rallied from 2 sets down vs. Copil in 1R and defeated Carreno Busta, Goffin and 2016 champion Djokovic en route to SF. Entered Roland Garros with 0-4 Grand Slam record.
> Defeated both Simon and Chung in 3rd-set TBs to reach 2018 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 3R. Also reached ATP Masters 1000 R16 at 2019 Monte-Carlo.
> Owns 162-94 record on ATP
Challenger Tour (5-7 in finals). Captured 5th Challenger title at 2018 Santiago, CHI. Posted 45-16 Challenger record in 2015 and competed at ATP Challenger Tour Finals. Boasts Challenger wins over past or present Top 10 players Almagro, Berrettini, J. Melzer and Robredo.
CAREER TITLES (3): 2019 (1): Buenos Aires (CL); 2018 (2): Umag (CL), Budapest (CL).
PERSONAL> Nickname is Ceck.> Speaks Italian, Spanish and English.
> Began playing tennis at age 7
with his uncle, a tennis coach.> Father, Sergio, is a manager; mother, Stefania, is a secretary.
> Has a tattoo of the number 13.> Favourite surface is clay, shot is serve and tournament is ATP Masters 1000 Rome.
> Idol growing up was Marat Safin, who is also his dream opponent.
> Practises occasionally with Novak Djokovic, whom he beat in 2018 Roland Garros QF.
> Enjoys football and supports AC Milan.
> Coached by Uros Vico. Fitness trainer is Umberto Ferrara.
MARCO CECCHINATO ITA
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 5-11) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15Aus. Open 0-2 1R — — 1R —Roland Garros 5-3 1R SF — 1R —Wimbledon 0-3 1R 1R 1R — —US Open 0-3 1R 1R — — 1R
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved singles career-high No. 25 on 28 January 2013 after reaching Australian Open QF. Finished 11 of last 12 seasons in Top 100 (2008-10, 2012-19). Set a new doubles career-high of No. 28 on 17 June 2019 soon after reaching Roland Garros final w/F. Martin. Peaked at No. 3 in junior rankings on 12 September 2005.
> Appeared in 2 singles finals in 2009, winning title at Stuttgart and finishing as runner-up at Johannesburg. Ended 7-match losing streak in SFs at 2018 's-Hertogenbosch before falling to countryman Gasquet in final. Owns 7 ATP Tour doubles titles, including Rotterdam w/Kontinen, Marseille w/F. Martin and Estoril w/F. Martin in 2019.
> Advanced to 1st Grand Slam QF at 2013 Australian Open. Reached 4R at all 4 Grand Slam events, most recently at Roland Garros and US Open in 2015. Won 2005 Wimbledon boys' singles title, then defeated Nishikori and Cilic en route to 2005 US Open boys' singles final.
> Saved 2 MPs vs. L. Mayer and 7 MPs vs. Isner to reach 1st ATP Masters 1000 SF at 2015 Montreal. Advanced to ATP
Masters 1000 QFs at 2010 Toronto, 2012 Cincinnati and 2014 Rome. Earned biggest wins of career over World No. 4s Murray (2012 Cincinnati), Federer (2014 Rome), Dimitrov (2018 Miami) and Medvedev (2019 Paris). Owns 0-23 record vs. Top 3.
> One of 8 players to win a match for France during 2017 Davis Cup title run, defeating both Edmund and Evans in QF (FRA d. GBR 4-1).
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2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $1,359,590W-L: 22-19 (singles), 1-2 (doubles)SINGLES SF (1): MoscowQF (2): Madrid, Washington
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 3 on 29 January 2018 after reaching Australian Open final. Ended 4 of last 6 seasons in Top 10 (2014, 2016-18). Broke into Top 10 on 1 February 2010 after run to Australian Open SF. Became No. 1 junior on 2 January 2006.
> Qualified for Nitto ATP Finals in 2014 and 2016-18. Owns 2-10 tournament record.
> Earned 20+ wins in 12 straight seasons (2008-19), highlighted by 500th career victory in 2019 Moscow 2R (d. Karlovic). Became 10th active player and 50th player in Open Era with 500 wins. Beat No. 1 Djokovic in 2016 ATP Masters 1000 Paris QF and No. 1 Nadal in 2018 Australian Open QF.
> Posted only win in 10 meetings with Federer en route to 2014 US Open title. Remains most recent player to win his 1st Grand Slam title. Fell to Federer in 2017 Wimbledon and 2018 Australian Open finals. Captured 2005 Roland Garros boys' singles title. Won 1st ATP Masters 1000 title at 2016 Cincinnati.
> Clinched 2018 Davis Cup title for Croatia with wins over Tsonga and Pouille in final (CRO d. FRA 3-1). Went 2-1 in 2016 final, but fell to Del Potro after leading by 2 sets (ARG d. CRO 3-2). Owns 30 wins in 5th sets – tied with Djokovic and Federer for most among active players.
CAREER TITLES (18): 2018 (1): London/Queen's Club (G); 2017 (1): Istanbul (CL); 2016 (2): Basel (IH),
Cincinnati (H); 2015 (1): Moscow (IH); 2014 (4): Moscow (IH), US Open (H), Delray Beach(H), Zagreb (IH); 2013 (1): Zagreb (IH); 2012 (2): Umag (CL), London/Queen's Club (G); 2011 (1): St. Petersburg (IH); 2010 (2): Zagreb (IH), Chennai (H); 2009 (2): Zagreb (IH), Chennai (H); 2008 (1): New Haven (H). FINALIST (14). CAREER DOUBLES FINALIST (1).
PERSONAL> Nickname is Chila.> Began playing at age 7 with his cousin, Tanja.
> Father, Zdenko; mother, Koviljka; brothers, Vinko, Goran and Mile.
> Considers hard and grass as his best surfaces.
> Idols growing up were countrymen Goran Ivanisevic and Ivan Ljubicic.
> Recipient of 2016 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for his work on Marin Cilic Foundation, which provides children with improved access to education.
> Fan of AC Milan and Croatian national team. Admires football players Kaka and Robinho.
> Wife, Kristina Milkovic (married 28 April 2018).
> Coached by former World No. 6 Wayne Ferreira. Fitness trainer is Slaven Hrvoj and physiotherapists are Stijepo Jarak and Robert Prusac.
> Struggled with knee injury in 2016 and adductor injury in 2017.
MARIN CILIC CRO
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 119-46, 1 title) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07Aus. Open 29-11 4R F 2R 3R — 2R 3R — 4R SF 4R 4R 1RRoland Garros 25-13 2R QF QF 1R 4R 3R 3R 3R 1R 4R 4R 2R 1RWimbledon 29-12 2R 2R F QF QF QF 2R 4R 1R 1R 3R 4R 1RUS Open 36-10 4R QF 3R 3R SF W — QF 3R 2R QF 3R —
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2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $1,532,057W-L: 27-22 (singles), 0-2 (doubles)SINGLES F (1): St. PetersburgSF (2): Dubai, 's-HertogenboschQF (5): Miami, Monte-Carlo, Budapest, Halle, Zhuhai
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Ended 2018 at career-high No. 12. Earned 20+ wins and finished Top 50 in 5 straight seasons (2015-19). Finished 2015 as youngest player in Top 50 and 2014 as youngest player in Top 100. Became World No. 1 junior on 9 September 2013 after defeating A. Zverev and Kokkinakis for US Open boys' singles title.
> Went 3-0 en route to 2017 Next Gen ATP Finals SF (d. Donaldson, Medvedev and Khachanov in RR; l. to Rublev).
> Defeated Federer to win 2018 Halle title, ending Swiss' most recent run as World No. 1. At age 21, became youngest champion in 27-year Halle tournament history. Beat No. 2 Federer to reach biggest final of career at 2018 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai. Owns 8 wins vs. Top 5 players, including 2 victories each over Nadal, Federer and Murray.
> Saved 5 championship points vs. Kohlschreiber for 1st ATP Tour title at 2017 Marrakech. Advanced to 1st final at 2016 Chennai, becoming 1st teenage finalist on tour since countryman Cilic at 2008 New Haven.
> Helped Croatia capture 2018 Davis Cup title with road win over Chardy in final (CRO d. FRA 3-1). Went 5-1 for Croatia during 2018 title run, including 5-set win over Tiafoe to clinch SF (CRO d. USA 3-2).
CAREER TITLES (2): 2018 (1): Halle (G); 2017 (1): Marrakech (CL).FINALIST (4): 2019 (1): St. Petersburg (IH); 2018 (1): Shanghai (H); 2016 (2): Marrakech (CL), Chennai (H).
PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 5 after watching his father Damir play.
> Mother, Zeljka; sister, Bruna.> Idols growing up were Goran Ivanisevic and Rafael Nadal. Dream opponent is Ivanisevic.
> Named 2014 ATP Newcomer of the Year.
> Favourite surface is outdoor hard, shot is backhand and tournament is Umag.
> If he wasn't a tennis player, he would be a boxer.
> Favourite sports personality is Mike Tyson, whom he met at 2016 ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells.
> Enjoys spending time at the pool.
> Featured in Vogue's 2015 September issue.
> Coached by Antonio Veic.> Underwent right knee surgery on 27 September 2016.
> Struggled with hamstring, abdominal and back injuries in 2019.
BORNA CORIC CRO
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 20-19) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14Aus. Open 3-5 4R 1R 1R 1R 1R — Roland Garros 9-5 3R 3R 2R 3R 3R — Wimbledon 1-4 — 1R 1R 1R 2R — US Open 7-5 2R 4R 3R 1R 1R 2R
FEDEX ATP RANKINGS HISTORY 2019: 28 (27-22)2018: 12 (40-20)
2017: 48 (24-26)2016: 48 (22-24)
2015: 44 (26-28)2014: 91 (7-6)
2013: 367 (0-2)2012: T1305 (0-0)
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2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $966,759W-L: 24-23 (singles), 11-18 (doubles)SINGLES F (1): EstorilSF (2): Cordoba, Rio de JaneiroQF (3): Buenos Aires, Budapest, Kitzbuhel
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Top Uruguayan in ATP Rankings history. Achieved career-high No. 19 on 15 August 2016. Unranked from 11 June 2012 to 21 April 2013 due to 2-year injury absence. Returned to Top 100 following Bastad title on 14 July 2014 and has been ranked in Top 100 ever since.
> Qualified for 2008 Nitto ATP Finals in doubles w/Horna, posting 2-1 RR record and reaching SF.
> Winner of 6 ATP Tour singles titles (all on clay). Swept Sao Paulo titles in 2015, 2016 and 2017. At 2016 Rio de Janeiro, became 1st player to beat only lefties en route to a title. Earned career-high 34 singles wins in 2016. Owns 9 ATP Tour doubles titles with 7 partners, as well as 14 ATP Challenger Tour singles titles.
> Advanced to Roland Garros 3R in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019. Captured 1st Grand Slam doubles title at 2008 Roland Garros w/Horna in 1st tour-level event as a team. Became 1st South American team in Open Era to win a Grand Slam title.
> Reached 1st ATP Masters 1000 SF at 2017 Madrid. Advanced to ATP Masters 1000 QFs at 2017 Indian Wells and 2017 Monte-Carlo, where he beat No. 3 Wawrinka in 3R for biggest win of career. Won ATP Masters 1000 doubles titles at 2015 Rome w/Marrero and 2017 Monte-Carlo w/Bopanna.
CAREER TITLES (6): 2017 (1): Sao Paulo (CL); 2016 (2): Sao Paulo (CL), Rio de Janeiro (CL); 2015 (1): Sao
> Father, Gabriel, is a businessman; mother, Lucila, is an accountant; brother, Martin, is also an ATP player.
> Considers baseline game and backhand as his strengths. Favourite surface is clay.
> Enjoys surfing, playing football
and asados (barbecues) with friends and family.
> Received ATP ACES For Charity grant in 2017 for support of 2 foundations that work with Uruguayan children: Corazoncitos Foundation and Fundacion Tenis Uruguay.
> Fiancee, Clarita; daughters, Alfonsina (born 10 October 2014) and Antonia (born 14 August 2017).
> Coached by former World No. 8 Alberto Mancini and Facundo Savio.
> Underwent right knee surgery on 11 October 2011 and did not play from May 2011 to April 2013. Broke right foot in summer 2018.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 82 on 28 October 2019 after winning Liuzhou, CHN Challenger title. Broke into Top 200 and Top 100 in 2019. At age 20, became youngest Spaniard in Top 100 since Nadal, 20, was No. 2 in 2006. Improved year-end ranking in 4 straight seasons (2016-19).
> Qualified for 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals and went 0-3 (l. to de Minaur, Ruud and Kecmanovic). Lost his last 9 tour-level matches of season.
> Defeated Fritz, Chardy and Monfils in 2nd ATP Tour main draw to reach 2019 Estoril SF as Q. At age 19, became youngest Spaniard to reach an ATP Tour SF since Nadal, 19, won 2006 Barcelona title. Made ATP Masters 1000 debut at 2019 Madrid as WC and Grand Slam debut at 2019 Roland Garros as LL.
> Went 34-11 on ATP Challenger Tour in 2019, winning titles at Seville, ESP and Liuzhou, CHN and reaching finals at Bangkok, THA and Genoa, ITA. Earned 7 wins en route to 1st Challenger final at 2018 Szczecin, POL as Q.
> Peaked at No. 2 in junior rankings on 17 July 2017. Ended junior career by winning 2017 Wimbledon boys' singles title. Went 20-1 on ITF Junior Circuit in 2017 with only loss to Popyrin in Roland Garros SF. Posted junior wins over fellow #NextGenATP players Auger-Aliassime, Molleker and Popyrin.
PERSONAL> Nicknames are Ale, Davi and Foki.
> Speaks Spanish, English and Russian.
> Father, Eduard Mark Davidovich, was a boxer; mother, Tatiana Fokina; brother, Mark.
> Began playing tennis at age 2.5 with his father.
> First trained at La Cala del Moral with coach Manolo Rubiales.
> Began training at age 11 with current coach Jorge Aguirre at Racket Club Fuengirola.
> Left home at age 16 to continue developing as a tennis player.
> Inspired by Roger Federer but thinks his game is reminiscent of Novak Djokovic.
> Favourite shot is backhand, surface is grass, tournament is
Wimbledon and city on tour is Brisbane.
> Likes football and is a fan of Real Madrid. Also supports boxer Floyd Mayweather.
> Favourite movie is Creed II and actor is Sylvester Stallone.
> Enjoys cooking and favourite food is cheesecake.
> Favourite book is Open by Andre Agassi, TV show is Got Talent and superhero is Captain America.
> Listens to reggaeton singer Bad Bunny.
> Supports Cruz Roja (Red Cross).> Secret talent is DIY (Do It Yourself) and guilty pleasure is sleeping all day.
> Says his best quality is sensibility and worst quality is impatience.
> Coached by Jorge Aguirre.
ALEJANDRO DAVIDOVICH FOKINA ESP
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 0-1) W-L 20 19Aus. Open 0-0 — Roland Garros 0-1 1RWimbledon 0-0 —US Open 0-0 —
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Began 2018 season at No. 208 and
achieved career-high ranking 24 times since, peaking at No. 18 on 28 October 2019. One of 2 teenagers in 2018 year-end Top 100 (also Shapovalov). Earned 1st ranking point at age 16 on 3 August 2015 after reaching Denia, ESP Futures QF.
> Runner-up with 4-1 record at Next Gen ATP Finals in 2018 and 2019. Eligible to return to Milan in 2020. Entered 2018 with 2-5 career record. Earned 28 wins in 2018 and 41 wins in 2019.
> Won 1st ATP Tour title as 19-year-old in his hometown at 2019 Sydney. Youngest Sydney champion since Hewitt, 19, in 2001. Also won titles in 2019 at Atlanta and Zhuhai. Did not face a break point in Atlanta, becoming 3rd ATP Tour champion not to face a break point since stats started being kept in 1991 (Haas at 2007 Memphis, Isner at 2017 Newport).
> Earned biggest win of career over No. 7 Nishikori to reach 2019 US Open 4R. Advanced to 3R at 2018 Wimbledon, 2018 US Open and 2019 Australian Open. Saved 1 MP to win Grand Slam main draw debut at 2017 Australian Open as WC (d. G. Melzer).
> Peaked at No. 2 in junior rankings on 1 February 2016. Went 101-52 on ITF Junior Circuit including QF wins over Tsitsipas at 2016 Australian Open and Auger-Aliassime at 2016 Wimbledon. Lost to Shapovalov in 2016 Wimbledon boys' singles final. Won 2016 Australian Open boys' doubles title w/Ellis.
CAREER TITLES (3): 2019 (3): Zhuhai (H), Atlanta (H), Sydney (H). FINALIST (3): 2019 (1): Basel (IH); 2018 (2): Washington (H), Sydney (H).
PERSONAL> Nickname is Demon.> Speaks English, Spanish and French.
> Father, Anibal, is Uruguayan and owns car washes; mother, Esther, is Spanish and a homemaker; older brother, Dominic; younger siblings, Daniel, Cristina and Sara.
> Began playing tennis at age 4 after mother signed him up for lessons.
> Moved to Alicante as a 5-year-old and split time growing up between Spain and Australia.
> Attended primary school in Spain and finished high school while travelling on tour.
> Trains in Alicante and receives some support from Tennis Australia.
> Selected by fellow players as 2018 ATP Newcomer of the Year.
> Favourite surface is grass, shot is backhand and tournaments are Australian Open and Wimbledon.
> Has a tattoo of "109" on his chest because he was 109th player to represent Australian Davis Cup team.
> Enjoys playing golf. Says he would be a golfer if he wasn't a tennis player.
> Favourite sports team is Real Madrid because his mom is a longtime fan. Also supports NSW State of Origin rugby team.
> Coached by Adolfo Gutierrez and mentored by former World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, who was an idol of his along with Roger Federer.
ALEX DE MINAUR AUS
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 12-11) W-L 20 19 18 17Aus. Open 3-3 3R 1R 2RRoland Garros 1-3 2R 1R 1RWimbledon 3-2 2R 3R —US Open 5-3 4R 3R 1R
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 3 on 13
August 2018 more than 8 years after becoming No. 4 on 11 January 2010. In between, fell as low as No. 1,045 on 8 February 2016. Finished in Top 10 and qualified for Nitto ATP Finals in 2008-09, 2012-13 and 2018. Runner-up at 2009 ATP Finals.
> Saved 3 championship points to defeat No. 1 Federer for 1st ATP Masters 1000 title at 2018 Indian Wells. Also upset Federer in his hometown of Basel for 4th title of season in both 2012 and 2013. Owns 22 titles overall, sweeping 4 straight during 23-match win streak in 2008 as 19-year-old.
> Earned 30+ victories in 8 seasons (2008-09, 2011-13, 2016-18), posting 400th win in 2018 Indian Wells SF (d. Raonic). Boasts 10 wins over No. 1 -- most by a player who's never been No. 1. One of 3 players to defeat Djokovic, Nadal and Federer when each were No. 1 (also Murray, Tsonga).
> Captured 2009 US Open title, snapping No. 1 Federer's 40-match tournament win streak in 5-set final after beating Nadal 6-2 6-2 6-2 in SF. Beat Nadal again 9 years later to reach 2018 US Open final. Set all-time records with 21 appearances and 35 events between 1st and 2nd Grand Slam finals. Advanced to 4 other Grand Slam SFs including Roland Garros in 2009 and 2018, as well as 2013 Wimbledon.
> Led Argentina to 1st Davis Cup title in 2016, winning 5-setters in 5+ hours over Murray in SF and Cilic in final. Beat both No. 1 Djokovic and Nadal en route to silver medal at 2016 Rio Olympics. Defeated Djokovic to win bronze medal at 2012 London Olympics.
CAREER TITLES (22): 2018 (2): Indian Wells (H), Acapulco (H); 2017 (1): Stockholm (IH); 2016 (1): Stockholm (IH); 2014 (1): Sydney (H); 2013 (4): Basel (IH), Tokyo (H), Washington (H), Rotterdam (IH); 2012 (4): Basel (IH), Vienna (IH), Estoril (CL), Marseille (IH); 2011 (2): Estoril (CL), Delray Beach (H); 2009 (3): US Open (H), Washington (H), Auckland (H); 2008 (4): Washington (H), Los Angeles (H), Kitzbuhel (CL), Stuttgart (CL).FINALIST (13). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1).
PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 5.> Father, Daniel, is a veterinarian; mother, Patricia, is a literature teacher.
> Idols growing up were Pete Sampras, Lleyton Hewitt and Marat Safin.
> Named Argentina's Sportsman of the Year in 2009 and 2016, as well as ATP Comeback Player of the Year in 2011 and 2016.
> Enjoys playing football, fishing and cooking Argentinean BBQ.
> Fan of Boca Juniors.> Coached by Sebastian Prieto. Also travels with a trainer and kinesiologist.
> Underwent left wrist surgeries on 24 March 2014 (joint), 20 January 2015 (ligament) and 18 June 2015 (tendon), as well as right wrist surgery on 4 May 2010 and right knee surgery on 22 June 2019.
JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO ARG
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 97-36, 1 title) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06Aus. Open 19-9 — 3R — — — 2R 3R QF 2R 4R QF 2R 2R — Roland Garros 22-9 4R SF 3R — — — — QF 3R — SF 2R 1R 1RWimbledon 21-9 — QF 2R 3R — — SF 4R 4R — 2R 2R 2R — US Open 35-9 — F SF QF — — 2R QF 3R — W QF 3R 1R
NITTO ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 087-8 — ** — — — — RR SF — — F RR** Qualified but did not play due to right knee injury.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 33 on 9 May 2016 soon after reaching Istanbul SF. Finished 7 straight seasons in Top 100 (2013-19). Ranked in Top 200 each week since 1 August 2011.
> Competed in 4 singles finals -- all on clay. Champion at 2014 Sao Paulo and 2016 Marrakech. Runner-up at 2013 Hamburg as Q and 2014 Nice. Won 2018 and 2019 Sao Paulo doubles titles with countryman M. Gonzalez. Clinched Argentina’s 1st Davis Cup title by beating Karlovic in 2016 final (ARG d. CRO 3-2).
> Enjoyed career-high 27 wins in 2016. Secured 2 Top 10 wins over Swiss players on clay, defeating Federer in 2013 Hamburg SF and Wawrinka in 2015 Geneva QF.
> Earned biggest win of career over No. 2 Murray en route to 2016 ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells 4R. Also advanced to 4R at 2017 ATP Masters 1000 Miami.
> Owns 162-80 record on ATP Challenger Tour, winning 11th and most recent title at 2019 Perugia, ITA. Boasts Challenger wins over past or present Top 20 players Cecchinato, Gaudio, Massu, F. Mayer, Ramos-Vinolas, Robredo and Schwartzman.
PERSONAL> Nicknames are Delbo and Gordo.> Began playing tennis at age 7.> Father, Horacio, is a hair products distributor and was once a goalkeeper for a pro football team; mother, Marta, is a social assistant; brother, Alfredo; sister, Felicitas.
> Favourite surfaces are clay and outdoor hard.
> Favourite shot is forehand and tournament is Roland Garros.
> Idols growing up were Bjorn Borg and countryman Guillermo Vilas.
> Hobbies include football, movies and going out with friends.
> Wife, Virginia (married 11 November 2017); daughter, Celina (born 4 November 2013).
> Practises in Azul, Argentina, and Barcelona, Spain.
> Coached by Mariano Monachesi.
FEDERICO DELBONIS ARG
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 7-23) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13Aus. Open 2-6 1R 1R 1R 3R 1R 1R — Roland Garros 3-7 2R 2R 1R 1R 1R 1R 2RWimbledon 0-5 1R 1R — 1R 1R 1R —US Open 2-5 1R 1R — 2R 1R 2R —
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2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $531,373W-L: 12-16 (singles), 2-8 (doubles)CHALLENGER: 25-10 (singles),9-5 (doubles)SINGLES QF (3): Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Geneva
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 74 on 18 March 2019 following run to Santiago, CHI Challenger title. Highest-ranked Bolivian since No. 73 Mario Martinez on 11 June 1984 (career-high No. 32). Broke into Top 100 on 30 July 2018 after reaching Tampere, FIN Challenger SF.
> Earned 1st ATP Tour win of career at age 25 en route to 2019 Rio de Janeiro QF as Q (d. Andreozzi in 1R). Also reached QFs at 2019 Sao Paulo and 2019 Geneva. Won 10 straight qualifying matches to end 2019, qualifying at Barcelona, ATP Masters 1000 Madrid, Hamburg, Kitzbuhel and Basel.
> Made winning main draw debuts at both Grand Slam and ATP Masters 1000 levels in May 2019. Defeated Simon in Madrid 1R and Gunneswaran in Roland Garros 1R.
> Owns 83-60 ATP Challenger Tour record with all 83 wins coming on clay. Captured 5 Challenger titles since April 2018, including Santiago, CHI and Milan, ITA in 2019. Went 21-1 with 3 titles from 16 April 2018 through 7 June 2018.
> Peaked at No. 2 in junior rankings on 21 March 2011. Posted 117-36 singles record and 80-30 doubles record on ITF Junior Circuit. Played boys' doubles with future ATP No. 4 Thiem at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 2010.
PERSONAL> Nickname is Pantera.> Began playing tennis at age 5 as part of an after-school program from 2 to 9 pm.
> Father, Hugo Dellien and mother, Silvana Velasco, are his biggest inspirations; brothers, Iker and Murkel, also play tennis.
> Credits his 1st coach, Mauricio Solis, for helping develop his tennis career. Solis encouraged him to train outside of Bolivia for better opportunities.
> Moved to Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia as a 13-year-old, then to Buenos Aires as a 17-year-old.
> Favourite shot is forehand, surface is clay, tournament is Wimbledon and city on tour is London.
> Idol and favourite athlete is
Roger Federer.> Enjoys playing football and is a fan of Oriente Petrolero in Bolivia.
> Favourite superhero is Batman and book is The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.
> Listens to urban music.> Favourite movie is The Fast and the Furious and favourite actor is star of that film, Vin Diesel.
> Secret talent is cooking and dream job is restaurant owner. Eating is his guilty pleasure and favourite food is sushi.
> Favourite school subject was math.
> Considers loving and helping his family to be his best quality. Says shyness is his worst quality.
> Wife, Camila Giangreco, is a WTA player from Paraguay (married 16 December 2018).
> Coached by Alejandro Fabbri.
HUGO DELLIEN BOL
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 2-3) W-L 20 19Aus. Open 0-0 —Roland Garros 1-1 2RWimbledon 0-1 1RUS Open 1-1 2R
ATP MASTERS 1000 HISTORY (Career W-L: 1-1) W-L 20 19Indian Wells 0-0 —Miami 0-0 —Monte-Carlo 0-0 —Madrid 1-1 2RRome 0-0 —Canada 0-0 —Cincinnati 0-0 —Shanghai 0-0 — Paris 0-0 —
CAREER W-L: 22-23CAREER W-L VS. TOP 10: 0-4CAREER 5TH-SET RECORD: 1-1
CAREER PRIZE MONEY: $746,929HIGHEST FEDEX ATP RANKING: 74 (18 March 2019)HIGHEST FEDEX ATP DOUBLES RANKING: 185 (2 February 2015)
BORN: 16 June 1993, Trinidad, BoliviaRESIDENCE: Trinidad, Bolivia
FEDEX ATP RANKINGS HISTORY 2019: 75 (12-16)2018: 118 (2-1)2017: 238 (1-1)
2016: 762 (0-0)2015: 412 (2-2)2014: 287 (3-1)
2013: 330 (0-0)2012: 675 (1-2)2011: 1096 (0-0)
2010: T1208 (1-0)
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2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $2,117,523W-L: 22-21 (singles), 1-4 (doubles)SINGLES SF (2): US Open, ParisQF (2): Brisbane, Chengdu
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Top Bulgarian in ATP Rankings history. Finished 2017 at career-high No. 3 after winning Nitto ATP Finals title. Broke into Top 10 on 7 July 2014 after advancing to Wimbledon SF. Became World No. 1 junior on 8 September 2008 after winning Wimbledon and US Open boys' singles titles.
> Went 5-0 en route to biggest title of career at 2017 Nitto ATP Finals. Became 1st debutant to win championship since Corretja in 1998 and 1st debutant to go 5-0 since McEnroe in 1978.
> Only Bulgarian ATP Tour champion. Won 4 of his 8 titles in 2017. Earned biggest victory of career over No. 1 Djokovic in 2013 ATP Masters 1000 Madrid 2R. Posted 20+ wins in 8 straight seasons (2012-19), highlighted by 300th win in 2019 Vienna 1R (d. Dzumhur).
> Advanced to Grand Slam SFs at 2014 Wimbledon, 2017 Australian Open and 2019 US Open. Defeated defending champion Murray in 2014 Wimbledon QF and 5-time champion Federer in 2019 US Open QF. As World No. 78 at 2019 US Open, became lowest-ranked Grand Slam semi-finalist since No. 94 Schuettler at 2008 Wimbledon.
> Held in 52 of 53 service games en route to 2017 ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati title. Advanced to ATP Masters 1000 SFs at 2014 Rome, 2014 Toronto, 2016 Cincinnati, 2018 Monte-Carlo and 2019 Paris.
CAREER TITLES (8): 2017 (4): ATP Finals (IH), Cincinnati (H), Sofia (IH), Brisbane (H); 2014 (3): London/Queen's Club (G), Bucharest (CL), Acapulco (H); 2013 (1): Stockholm (IH). FINALIST (7): 2018 (1): Rotterdam(IH); 2017 (1): Stockholm(IH); 2016 (3): Beijing (H), Istanbul (CL), Sydney (H); 2014 (1): Stockholm (IH); 2013 (1): Brisbane (H).CAREER DOUBLES FINALIST (1).
PERSONAL> Began to play tennis at a very early age with his father.
> Father, Dimitar, is a tennis coach; mother, Maria, is a former volleyball player.
> Favourite shot is down-the-line backhand, tournament is Wimbledon and surfaces are hard and grass.
> Dream opponents are Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe.
> Favourite athlete is Tiger Woods.
> Ranked by Eurosport in 2014 as one of the Top 5 most marketable athletes in Europe.
> Supports a number of Bulgarian and internationally-based foundations and initiatives mainly targeted at helping children.
> Coached by former World No. 1 Andre Agassi. Fitness trainer is Sebastien Durand and physiotherapist is Casey Cordial.
GRIGOR DIMITROV BUL
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 59-37) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09Aus. Open 23-9 4R QF SF 3R 4R QF 1R 2R 2R — — Roland Garros 9-9 3R 3R 3R 1R 1R 1R 3R 2R 1R — — Wimbledon 15-10 1R 1R 4R 3R 3R SF 2R 2R 2R — 1RUS Open 12-9 SF 1R 2R 4R 2R 4R 1R 1R 1R — —
NITTO ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 20 19 18 17 5-0 — — W
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2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $1,221,097W-L: 20-22 (singles), 0-6 (doubles)SINGLES TITLES (1): Rio de JaneiroSF (3): Sao Paulo, Budapest, Umag
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 27 on 10 June 2019 after reaching Roland Garros 3R. Broke into Top 50 on 25 February 2019 following Rio de Janeiro title. Finished 3 straight seasons in Top 100 (2017-19).
> Did not drop a set en route to 1st final and title at 2019 ATP 500 event in Rio de Janeiro. Earned personal-best 20 victories in 2019, including biggest wins of career over No. 8 Thiem in Rio de Janeiro 1R and No. 8 Del Potro in ATP Masters 1000 Madrid 2R.
> One of 4 Serbians to reach 2019 Roland Garros 3R -- most ever in a Grand Slam 3R. In 3R, fell to Nishikori in his 1st match to go 5 sets. Defeated L. Mayer for 1st Grand Slam win at 2018 US Open.
> Owns 86-67 record on ATP Challenger Tour (2-9 in finals). Won Challenger titles at 2017 Perugia, ITA and 2018 Milan, ITA. Boasts Challenger wins over past or present Top 20 players Almagro, Berrettini, Granollers and Pella.
> Peaked at No. 3 in junior rankings on 27 May 2013. Went 93-39 on ITF Junior Circuit, including win over A. Zverev en route to 2012 Eddie Herr final. Won 2012 Orange Bowl title the following week. Defeated Khachanov and
Kokkinakis en route to 2013 Wimbledon boys' singles QF.
CAREER TITLES (1): 2019 (1): Rio de Janeiro (CL).
PERSONAL> Nickname is Laci.> Began playing tennis at age 5 by tagging along when his father started taking lessons.
> Father, Caba, and mother, Hajnalka, both passed away from cancer.
> Dedicated his 1st ATP Tour title at 2019 Rio de Janeiro to his parents.
> Looks after his younger sister, Judit.
> Speaks Serbian, English and Hungarian.
> Favourite surface is clay and shot is forehand.
> Favourite tournaments are Budapest, Roland Garros and US Open.
> Idols growing up were Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt and Novak Djokovic.
> If he wasn't a tennis player, he would be a businessman like his father was.
> Enjoys cooking.> Supports Chicago Bulls (NBA) and Seattle Seahawks (NFL).
> Coached by Boris Conkic. Fitness trainer is Vladimir Zoric.
LASLO DJERE SRB
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 4-9) W-L 20 19 18 17 16Aus. Open 0-2 1R 1R — — Roland Garros 2-3 3R 1R — 1RWimbledon 1-2 2R 1R — —US Open 1-2 1R 2R — —
2019 HIGHLIGHTSPRIZE MONEY: $13,372,355W-L: 57-11 (singles), 6-7 (doubles)SINGLES TITLES (5): Australian Open, Madrid, Wimbledon, Tokyo, ParisF (1): RomeSF (3): Doha, Roland Garros, CincinnatiQF (2): Monte-Carlo, Shanghai
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Ended 5 years as World No. 1 (2011-12, 2014-15, 2018). One of 5 players to finish 5+ seasons at No. 1 along with Sampras (6), Connors (5), Federer (5) and Nadal (5). Spent 275 total weeks as World No. 1, trailing only Federer’s 310 weeks and Sampras’ 286 weeks. Earned record $21,646,145 in 2015 and $139,144,944 in career.
> Finished Top 3, earned 50+ wins and qualified for Nitto ATP Finals in 12 of last 13 seasons (2007-16, 2018-19). Captured 5 ATP Finals titles overall and is only player to sweep 4 straight titles (2008, 2012-15).
> Owns 77 singles titles, including 16 Grand Slams (3rd behind Federer's 20 and Nadal's 19) and 34 ATP Masters 1000s (2nd behind Nadal's 35). Won 2+ titles each year from 2006-19, including all 4 Grand Slam and all 9 ATP Masters 1000 events. Only player with titles at all 9 ATP Masters 1000s since start of series in 1990. Also won 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal and led Serbia to 2010 Davis Cup title.
> Swept titles at 2015 Wimbledon, 2015 US Open, 2016 Australian Open and 2016 Roland Garros, becoming 8th player to complete career Grand Slam and 3rd to hold all 4 major titles at one time (also Budge, Laver). Enjoyed Grand Slam streaks of 28 QFs (2009-16), 14 SFs (2010-13) and 6 finals (2015-16). Owns record 7 Australian Open titles. Captured
4th Wimbledon title in 2018 as World No. 21, becoming lowest-ranked Grand Slam champion since No. 44 Gaudio at 2004 Roland Garros. Added 5th Wimbledon title in 2019 by saving 2 championship points vs. Federer.
> Enjoyed win streaks of 43 matches overall (2010-11), 31 matches at ATP Masters 1000s (2011) and 30 matches at Grand Slams (2015-16). Reached 17 straight finals from 2015 Australian Open through 2016 Australian Open (13-4). Earned 800th win in 2018 London/Queen's Club QF (d. Mannarino). One of 3 active players with 800+ victories (also Federer, Nadal). Owns winning records against Nadal (28-26) and Federer (26-23).
CAREER TITLES (77): 2019 (5): Paris (IH), Tokyo (H), Wimbledon (G), Madrid (CL), Australian Open (H); 2018 (4): Shanghai (H), US Open (H), Cincinnati (H), Wimbledon (G); 2017 (2): Eastbourne (G), Doha (H); 2016 (7): Toronto (H), Roland Garros (CL), Madrid (CL), Miami (H), Indian Wells (H), Australian Open (H), Doha (H); 2015 (11): ATP Finals (IH), Paris (IH), Shanghai (H), Beijing (H), US Open (H), Wimbledon (G), Rome (CL), Monte-Carlo (CL), Miami (H), Indian Wells (H), Australian Open (H); 2014 (7): ATP Finals (IH), Paris (IH), Beijing (H), Wimbledon (G), Rome (CL), Miami (H), Indian Wells (H); 2013 (7): ATP Finals (IH), Paris (IH), Shanghai (H), Beijing (H), Monte-Carlo (CL), Dubai (H), Australian Open (H); 2012 (6): ATP Finals (IH), Shanghai (H), Beijing (H), Toronto (H), Miami (H), Australian Open (H); 2011 (10): US Open (H), Montreal (H), Wimbledon (G), Rome (CL), Madrid (CL), Belgrade (CL),
Miami (H), Indian Wells (H), Dubai (H), Australian Open (H); 2010 (2): Beijing (H), Dubai (H); 2009 (5): Paris (IH), Basel (IH), Beijing (H), Belgrade (CL), Dubai (H); 2008 (4): ATP Finals (IH), Rome (CL), Indian Wells (H), Australian Open (H); 2007 (5): Vienna (IH), Montreal (H), Estoril (CL), Miami (H), Adelaide (H); 2006 (2): Metz (IH), Amersfoort (CL).FINALIST (34).CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1). FINALIST (1).
PERSONAL> Nickname is Nole.> Began playing tennis at age 4 and idolised Pete Sampras.
> Speaks Serbian, English, Italian, German and French.
> Father, Srdjan; mother, Dijana; younger brothers, Marko and Djordje, both teamed with him on tour (Marko 7 times, Djordje at 2015 Beijing).
> Father, uncle and aunt were pro skiers. Father was also an excellent football player and wanted Novak to be a football player or skier.
> Credits his family as his inspiration.
> At age 12, attended Niki Pilic Academy in Munich and practised there for almost 2 years before returning to Belgrade.
> Favourite surface is hard and favourite shots are down-the-line backhand and return of serve.
> Member of ATP Player Council for 3 terms (2008-10 and 2 terms as President from 2016-20).
> Received ATP Tour No. 1 Award in 2011-12, 2014-15 and 2018; Most Improved Player of the Year Award in 2006 and 2007; Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award in 2012 and Comeback Player of the Year in 2018.
> Also received BBC Overseas
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Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2011; Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2019; Eurosport Athlete of the Year Award in 2015; the Order of St. Sava in 2011; the Order of Karadorde's Star in 2012 and the Order of the Republika Srpska in 2013.
> In December 2012, received the Centrepoint Premier Award for Contribution to the Lives of Youth across the world from HRH the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William (Winter Whites Gala 2012).
> In 2013, addressed United Nations on behalf of world athletes when the UN passed resolution proclaiming 6 April the International Day of Sports for Peace and Development.
> Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in August 2015.
> Received ATP ACES For Charity grant in 2013 and 2017 for Novak Djokovic Foundation, which was founded in 2007 with goal to help children from disadvantaged communities gain access to preschool education. NDF motto is "Believe in their Dreams." To date, NDF has successfully finished 37 projects, renovated or built 17 schools, offered training to more than 600 teachers, donated 3,000 books, and built a sensory park for autistic children and a tennis court in Priboj, among other contributions. NDF directly helped 7,500 children have a better starting point in life by investing in their development from an early age. In August 2015, NDF partnered with World Bank to promote early childhood development in Serbia and
around the world, including global advocacy on the importance of investing in early childhood education, as well as investments to help disadvantaged children in Serbia. NDF, thanks to Original Magazine founded by Jelena Djokovic, is reaching more than 35,000 students.
> Appeared in the 2007, 2014 and 2015 Vogue Magazine September issue.
> Launched official app on iOS and Android in August 2017.
> Wife, Jelena Djokovic Ristic (married 10 July 2014); son, Stefan (born 21 October 2014); daughter, Tara (born 2
September 2017).> Coached by Marian Vajda and former World No. 2 Goran Ivanisevic.
> Appeared at 51 straight Grand Slam events before missing 2017 US Open following season-ending right elbow injury suffered at Wimbledon. Underwent surgery on elbow following 2018 Australian Open.
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 280-43, 16 titles) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05Aus. Open 68-8 W 4R 2R W W QF W W W QF QF W 4R 1R 1RRoland Garros 68-14 SF QF QF W F F SF F SF QF 3R SF SF QF 2RWimbledon 72-10 W W QF 3R W W F SF W SF QF 2R SF 4R 3RUS Open 72-11 4R W — F W SF F F W F SF SF F 3R 3R
NITTO ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 0736-14 RR F — F W W W W RR SF RR W RR
ATP MASTERS 1000 HISTORY (Career W-L: 355-79, 34 titles) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05Indian Wells 50-9 3R 2R 4R W W W SF SF W 4R QF W F 1R — Miami 44-7 4R 2R — W W W 4R W W 2R F 2R W 2R — Monte-Carlo 34-11 QF 3R QF 2R W SF W F — SF F SF 3R 1R — Madrid 28-8 W 2R SF W — — 2R QF W — SF 3R SF QF — Rome 50-9 F SF F F W W QF F W QF F W QF — — Canada 37-7 — 3R — W F 3R SF W W SF QF QF W — — Cincinnati 35-12 SF W — — F 3R QF F F QF F F 2R 2R 1RShanghai 34-5 QF W — SF W SF W W — SF SF — — — — Paris 37-8 W F — QF W W W 2R QF 3R W 3R 2R 2R 3RHamburg: 6-3 (SF - 2008; QF - 2007; 2R - 2006)
FEDEX ATP RANKINGS HISTORY 2019: 2 (57-11)2018: 1 (53-13)2017: 12 (32-8)2016: 2 (65-9)2015: 1 (82-6)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Enjoyed Top 10 doubles finishes in 2015 and 2017, peaking at No. 4 on 8 June 2015 after winning Roland Garros title w/Melo. Achieved career-high No. 29 in singles on 7 October 2013 after reaching Tokyo SF. Ended 2013 as No. 1 Croat in singles for 1st time at No. 33.
> Qualified for Nitto ATP Finals in 2013-16 w/Melo, 2017 w/Granollers and 2019 w/Polasek. Advanced to 2014 final.
> Winner of 15 ATP Tour doubles titles, highlighted by 2015 Roland Garros w/Melo. Won 4 ATP Masters 1000 titles w/Melo, as well as 2019 ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati w/Polasek. Captured mixed doubles titles at 2018 Roland Garros, 2019 Roland Garros and 2019 Wimbledon w/L. Chan.
> In singles, won 2011 Zagreb title and finishing runner-up at 2011 ’s-Hertogenbosch. Advanced to R16 at 2013 Wimbledon and 3 times at ATP Masters 1000 events, including 2011 Montreal, where he beat No. 2 Nadal for biggest win of career.
> Helped Croatia to 2018 Davis Cup title with 2-2 doubles record (CRO d. FRA 3-1 in final). Went 4-0 in 2016, including wins w/Cilic over Herbert/Mahut, Bryan/Bryan and Del Potro/L. Mayer (ARG d. CRO 3-2 in final).
PERSONAL> Began playing at age 8.> Father, Tomislav; mother, Davorka; brothers, Zeljko and Mladen, both work as tennis coaches.
> Favourite surface is hard and shot is serve.
> Enjoys music, movies, table tennis and video games.
> Wife, Maja (married 16 November 2013); sons, Petar (born 16 June 2014) and Josip (born 2 April 2016).
> Coached by his brother Mladen. Fitness trainer is Stjepan Medak and physiotherapist is Alen Stokan.
IVAN DODIG CRO
GRAND SLAM DOUBLES HISTORY (1 title)Roland Garros W - 2015 (w/Melo) Mixed: W - 2019, 2018 (w/L. Chan)Wimbledon F - 2013 (w/Melo) Mixed: W - 2019 (w/L. Chan)
NITTO ATP FINALS DOUBLES HISTORYCareer 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1310-11 RR — RR RR SF F SF (2019 w/Polasek, 2017 w/Granollers, 2013-16 w/Melo)
ATP MASTERS 1000 DOUBLES HISTORY (5 titles) Monte-Carlo F - 2014 (w/Melo)Rome F - 2017 (w/Granollers)Canada W - 2016 (w/Melo); F - 2017 (w/Bopanna), 2014 (w/Melo)Cincinnati W - 2019 (w/Polasek), 2016 (w/Melo)Shanghai W - 2013 (w/Melo)Paris W - 2015 (w/Melo); F - 2017 (w/Granollers)
CAREER DOUBLES W-L: 298-204CAREER PRIZE MONEY: $7,424,605
HIGHEST FEDEX ATP RANKING: 29 (7 October 2013)HIGHEST FEDEX ATP DOUBLES RANKING: 4 (8 June 2015)
BORN: 2 January 1985, Medjugorje, BIHRESIDENCE: Freeport, Bahamas
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 82 on 6 April 2015 after reaching San Luis Potosi, MEX Challenger SF. Broke into Top 100 on 23 March 2015 after spending 100 straight weeks ranked between No. 101 and No. 200. Finished a season in Top 100 for 1st time in 2019.
> Defeated No. 21 Simon for biggest win of career and saved 2 MPs vs. Nieminen to reach 1st ATP Tour QF at 2015 Brisbane as WC. Also advanced to 2015 Nice QF. Made victorious ATP debut at 2012 Brisbane as WC (d. Mahut).
> Advanced to Australian Open 2R as WC in 2012, 2013 and 2015. Lost to Hewitt in 2016 Australian Open 1R as WC, marking last of his countryman's 616 singles wins. Qualified at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in both 2013 and 2014.
> Owns 164-89 career record on ATP Challenger Tour (10-6 in finals). Went 49-18 at Challengers in 2019 with 4 titles in 6 finals: Bangkok, THA; Baotou, CHN; Playford, AUS and Pune, IND.
> Peaked at No. 7 in junior rankings on 5 July 2010. Went 82-41 on ITF Junior Circuit with runs in 2010 to Australian Open QF, Roland Garros SF and Wimbledon QF.
CAREER DOUBLES FINALIST (1).
PERSONAL> Nickname is Duckman.> Started playing tennis at age 7 along with other sports.
> Father, David, is a surgeon; mother, Karen; brother, Nick; sister, Kate.
> Grandmother, Beryl Penrose, swept singles and doubles titles at 1955 Australian Championships.
> Idols growing up were Lleyton Hewitt and Pat Rafter.
> Favourite surface is grass, shot
is serve and tournament is Australian Open.
> Studying towards a commerce degree at Deakin University.
> Enjoys rugby and says if he wasn't a tennis player, he would be a rugby player for Newcastle Knights.
> Coached by Mark Draper. Fitness trainer is Ian Prangley (since 2010).
> Underwent surgeries on right foot in February 2017, right shoulder in March 2017, right foot in August 2017, right foot in January 2018 and right elbow in February 2018.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS> Achieved career-high No. 23 on 2 July 2018 after winning 3rd ATP Tour title at Antalya. Broke into Top 100 on 23 February 2015 after reaching Morelos, MEX Challenger final. Finished 5 straight seasons in Top 100 (2015-19).
> First player to sweep both Russian titles in a single season, capturing 1st championships of career at St. Petersburg and Moscow in 2017.
> Finished 2017 season on 24-7 run, including 1st final at Winston-Salem. Earned career-best 36 victories in 2017, highlighted by biggest wins of career over No. 3 Wawrinka in Dubai 1R and No. 4 A. Zverev in Shenzhen QF.
> Advanced to Grand Slam 3R on 5 occasions, including 2018 Roland Garros, where he led No. 3 A. Zverev by 2 sets to 1 and held 1 MP before losing.
> Defeated Nadal en route to 2016 ATP Masters 1000 Miami R16. Also reached R16 at 2016 ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo as Q and 2018 ATP Masters 1000 Paris.
CAREER TITLES (3): 2018 (1): Antalya (G); 2017 (2): Moscow (IH) , St. Petersburg (IH).
PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 5.> Father, Nerfid, has been running a tennis school since 1994; mother, Zaneta; brother, Zlatan.
> Born soon after outbreak of Bosnian War in a hospital near Zetra Olympic Hall, which was destroyed but would later serve as location where he began playing tennis.
> Served as a ballboy at Sarajevo, BIH Challenger.
> Admired Patrick Rafter and Roger Federer growing up.
> Enjoyed tennis, skiing, football and acting as a child.
> Acted in 2 movies: Grbavica (2006), as background actor, and Morderischer Frieden (2007), in which he played major role as Durcan.
> Supports Bosnian football team FK Zeljeznicar.
> Studied political science at University of Sarajevo.
> Coached by Petar Popovic. Fitness trainer is Strahinja Tomovic.
> Struggled with back, abdominal, shoulder and stomach injuries in 2019.
DAMIR DZUMHUR BIH
GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 16-22) W-L 20 19 18 17 16 15 14Aus. Open 5-5 1R 3R 1R 2R — 3RRoland Garros 4-6 1R 3R 1R 1R 3R 1RWimbledon 3-5 1R 2R 2R 2R 1R — US Open 4-6 2R 1R 3R 2R 1R 1R
