Category Archives: Players

Born: June 28, 1973 in Bilbao (País Vasco)Height: 1.72 mPlays: Right-handed …if Jean Borotra (1898–1994), one of the famed French ‘Four Musketeers’ of the interwar period, stands as the greatest Basque player in history, Berasategui at least deserves the title … Continue reading →

Born: March 23, 1972 in Alvesta (Kronoberg) Height: 1.84 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Björkman was an heir to two different schools of Swedish tennis: one represented by a bunch of players inspired by Björn Borg, who used two-handed backhands … Continue reading →

Born: August 30, 1982 in Omaha (Nebraska) Height: 1.88 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) He emerged as the heir to America’s “Golden Generation” with the force of a hurricane. Successful as a junior (Aussie Open and US Open 2000 titles … Continue reading →

Born: February 2, 1966 in Moscow (Moskva Oblast in Soviet Union) Height: 1.87 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Андрей Эдуардович Чесноков… In the Soviet era, the name ‘Андрей’ was transcribed as ‘Andrei’ in line with rigid state conventions, but post-USSR, … Continue reading →

Born: March 4, 1974 in Bratislava  (Západoslovenský kraj in Czechoslovakia) Height: 1.87 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) As a junior, he represented Czechoslovakia and was a member of the Galea Cup team in 1991-92. In those years he played his first … Continue reading →

Born: March 30, 1984 in Split (Dalmacija in Yugoslavia)Height: 1.95 mPlays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) It’s a pity that Ančić retired prematurely (due to mononucleosis, which struck him at just 23), but I don’t consider him an underachiever. Given his potential, … Continue reading →

Born: January 23, 1968 in Praha Height: 1.91 m Plays: Left-handed “I was waiting for this a long, long time. What we went through was unbelievable. I didn’t believe it could happen. It’s a dream come true,” said Korda after … Continue reading →

Born: November 22, 1967 in Leimen (Baden-Württemberg)Height: 1.90 mPlays: Right-handed As a young child, Becker played football and tennis with equal passion. He decided to devote himself to the racquet sport at the age of 12, training in his hometown … Continue reading →

Born: December 26, 1975 in SantiagoHeight: 1.75 mPlays: Left-handed (two-handed backhand) Few players in the Open Era were as naturally gifted as Marcelo “El Chino” Ríos. Left-handers are a minority in tennis, making their unique skills stand out more – … Continue reading →

Born: February 20, 1963 in Skellefteå (Västerbotten) Height: 1.86 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) As a coach, he helped Jürgen Melzer reach the 2010 French Open semifinal. As a player, however, he had a better career than his Austrian pupil … Continue reading →