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Date of Birth: March 18, 1984Birthplace: Denver, CO, USAResidence: Carmel, IN, USAHeight: 1.93m (6’4”)Weight: 81kg (180lbs)Plays: Right-handed One-handed backhand

EMIRATES ATP RANKING HISTORY (W-L)

2016: 128 (12-18) 2010: 185 (6-18) 2004: 290 (1-3)2015: 89 (7-6) 2009: 79 (8-6) 2003: 385 (1-1)2014: 140 (3-7) 2008: 195 (2-4) 2002: 838 (0-1)2013: 127 (4-11) 2007: 234 (0-1) 2001: T1379 (0-0)2012: 134 (7-9) 2006: 202 (0-1)2011: 149 (2-3) 2005: 199 (2-2)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $923,408Win-Loss: 12-18 (singles), 37-25 (doubles)Challenger: 2-2 (singles), 0-1 (doubles)Singles Finalist: Delray BeachDoubles Winner: Halle, ChengduFinalist: Miami, Geneva, Tokyo, ATP FinalsSemi-finalist: Chennai, Wimbledon (all w/Klaasen)

CAREER> Ranking: The American achieved career-high rankings

during 2016 season in singles (No. 56 on Apr. 18) and doubles (No. 14 on Nov. 21). Set new career-high doubles ranking 8 times in 2016. Ended year at No. 6 in team rankings w/Klaasen.

> ATP Finals: Debuted in 2016 by reaching final w/Klaasen (d. Murray/Soares, l. to Kontinen/Peers). First American finalist other than Bryans since 2001 champion Leach.

> Milestones: Captured both of his ATP singles titles at Newport - as 181st-ranked LL in 2009 (d. Querrey) and World No. 161 in 2015 (d. Karlovic 76 in 3rd). Also in 2015, saved MPs and beat both Isner and Mannarino 76 in 3rd. Winner of 10 ATP doubles titles, including 2009 Newport w/Kerr (d. Kohlmann/Wassen) and back-to-back at Halle w/Klaasen in 2015 (d. Bopanna/Mergea) and 2016 (d. Bryan/Bryan and Kubot/Peya). Boasts 7 singles and 27 doubles titles on ATP Challenger Tour. Owns singles records of 17-6 at Newport and 38-85 at all other tour-level events. Won career-high 12 singles and 37 doubles matches in 2016. Made ATP singles debut near hometown at 2002 Indianapolis as WC (l. to Massu) and earned 1st win at 2003 Indianapolis as WC (d. I. Levine).

> Grand Slam: Reached 2R of Grand Slam 5 times in singles, most recently at 2016 Australian Open (d. Anderson, l. to Robert 75 in 5th). In doubles, advanced to SFs at 2014 US Open w/Lipsky (d. Butorac/Klaasen; l. to Bryan/Bryan) and 2016 Wimbledon w/Klaasen (d. Bryan/Bryan, l. to Benneteau/Roger-Vasselin). Reached 1st Grand Slam final in mixed doubles at 2016 US Open w/Vandeweghe (d. Paes/Hingis in 2R, l. to Pavic/Siegemund). Advanced to 2002 Wimbledon

junior doubles final w/Baker (l. to Mergea/Tecau).> ATP Masters 1000: Reached ATP Masters 1000 3R for 1st

time at 2016 Toronto (d. Gulbis and Pouille, l. to Nishikori). Also reached 2R at 2016 Indian Wells (l. to Tomic) and 2016 Miami (w/o vs. Berdych). Recovered from illness and advanced to 2016 Miami doubles final w/Klaasen (d. J. Murray/Soares in 1R, l. to Herbert/Mahut).

> Olympics: Earned silver medal in mixed doubles at 2016 Rio Olympics w/V. Williams (d. Rojer/Bertens in 1R after saving 2 MPs, l. to Sock/Mattek-Sands). Named to Team USA when Bryans withdrew 6 days before Olympics began.

CAREER TITLES (2): 2015 (1) – Newport(G); 2009 (1) – Newport(G). FINALIST (1): 2016 (1) – Delray Beach(H). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (10). FINALIST (8).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 5-17) Career 16 15 13 12 10 09 08 05 04 Aus. Open 2-4 2R — 2R — 1R — 1R — — Roland Garros 0-2 1R — — — 1R — — — — Wimbledon 1-4 1R — 2R — 1R 1R — — — US Open 2-7 1R 2R 2R 1R — 1R — 1R 1RDoubles. US Open: Mixed: 2016 – F (w/Vandeweghe)

ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 163-2 F (w/Klaasen)

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 4-10) Career 16 15 14 13 12 10 08 06 Indian Wells 1-3 2R — 1R — — 1R — — Miami 1-3 2R — — 1R 1R 1R — — Canada 2-2 3R — — — — — — 1R Cincinnati 0-2 — 1R — — — — 1R —

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 4> Father, Raghav, is a biologist; mother, Sushma, is a

scientific technician> Played at Carmel (Indiana) High School, earning

All-State honors and winning state singles title> In college, helped University of Illinois to 32-0 season and

NCAA team title in 2003. Also won 2003 NCAA doubles title w/Wilson (d. Maiberger/Redondo of San Diego State)

> Admired Boris Becker and Pete Sampras growing up> Favourite play is serve-and-volley and surface is grass> Enjoys playing golf and table tennis> Member of ATP Player Council for 2016-18 term> Coached by Bryan Smith

RAJEEV RAM (USA)www.entourajforkids.org @RajeevRam Rajeev Ram @rajeevram318

Career Win-Loss: 55-91Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 0-7Career 5-set Record: 0-5Career Prize Money: $3,544,911Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 56 (April 18, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 14 (November 21, 2016)

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Date of Birth: January 17, 1988Birthplace: Barcelona, SpainResidence: Mataro, SpainHeight: 1.88m (6’2”)Weight: 80kg (177lbs)Plays: Left-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 27 (34-31) 2011: 66 (13-16) 2006: T779 (0-0)2015: 54 (16-23) 2010: 123 (2-4) 2005: T1254 (0-0)2014: 63 (13-20) 2009: 168 (0-0) 2004: T1447 (0-0)2013: 82 (20-23) 2008: 452 (0-0)2012: 51 (25-30) 2007: 707 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $1,239,704Win-Loss: 34-31 (singles), 2-16 (doubles)Singles Winner: BåstadFinalist: ChengduSemi-finalist: QuitoQuarter-finalist: Istanbul, Roland Garros, Gstaad, Moscow, Vienna

CAREER> Ranking: The Spaniard has finished 6 straight seasons

in Top 100 (2011-16) and improved year-end ranking in 3 straight seasons (2014-16). One of 4 left-handed Spaniards in 2016 year-end Top 50. Achieved career-high No. 26 on Oct. 24, 2016 after advancing to Moscow QF (l. to Fognini). Broke into Top 50 on Apr. 16, 2012 after reaching Casablanca final. Cracked Top 100 on June 13, 2011 and won Milan, ITA Challenger title later that week (d. Korolev). Peaked at No. 9 in junior rankings on Mar. 27, 2006.

> Milestones: Captured 1st ATP World Tour singles title at 2016 Båstad, beating countrymen Carballes Baena, Ferrer and Verdasco in straight sets. Also reached finals at 2012 Casablanca (l. to Andujar) and 2016 Chengdu (d. Thiem in QF, l. to Khachanov). Advanced to 1st doubles final at 2013 Båstad w/Berlocq (d. Marrero/Verdasco in QF, l. to Monroe/Stadler). Winner of 7 Challenger and 4 Futures singles titles, most recently sweeping all 10 sets at 2015 San Benedetto, ITA Challenger (d. Giannessi). Posted double-digit ATP win totals in 6 straight seasons (2011-16), highlighted by 34-win effort in 2016. Owns 100+ wins on ATP World Tour (123-147), ATP Challenger Tour (135-64) and ITF Futures Circuit (103-71). Made winning ATP debut at 2010 Barcelona as Q (d. Russell and F. Gonzalez, l. to Gulbis in 3R).

> Grand Slams: Advanced to 3R, 4R and QF of a Grand Slam for 1st time at 2016 Roland Garros (d. Sock in 5 sets and Raonic, l. to Wawrinka). Also advanced to 2016 Wimbledon 3R (d. Troicki in 5 sets, l. to Gasquet). Earned 1st Grand Slam win at 2011 Roland Garros as Q (d.

Martin in 5 sets, l. to Söderling in 2R). Suffered 10-match losing streak at Grand Slams from 2012 US Open to 2015 Wimbledon.

> ATP Masters 1000: Reached R16 twice at ATP Masters 1000 events: 2013 Miami (d. Blake, l. to Melzer) and 2015 Shanghai as Q (d. Federer, l. to Tsonga). Win over No. 3 Federer was 1st vs. Top 10 player and remains biggest of career by ranking. Also reached 3R at 2012 Indian Wells (d. Gasquet, l. to Andujar), 2012 Miami (d. Lopez, l. to Gasquet), 2015 Indian Wells (d. Benneteau, l. to No. 1 Djokovic) and 2016 Indian Wells (d. Kyrgios, l. to Monfils).

CAREER TITLES (1): 2016 (1) - Båstad(CL). FINALIST (2): 2016 (1) – Chengdu(H); 2012 (1) – Casablanca(CL). CAREER DOUBLES FINALIST (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 11-21) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 Aus. Open 1-5 2R 1R 1R 1R 1R — Roland Garros 5-6 QF 1R 1R 1R 1R 2RWimbledon 3-4 3R 2R — 1R 1R —US Open 2-6 2R 1R 1R 1R 2R 1R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 27-28) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 Indian Wells 7-4 3R 3R — 2R 3R — Miami 7-4 2R 2R — 4R 3R —Monte-Carlo 3-5 1R 2R 2R 2R 1R —Madrid 3-4 2R 2R 2R — 1R —Rome 2-3 2R — — 2R 1R —Cincinnati 0-2 1R — — — 1R —Shanghai 3-4 1R 3R — — 1R 2RParis 2-2 2R — — — 2R —

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 5 because of his father, who

played at the local club in Mataro> Father, Guzman, is a dentist; mother, Leonor; brother,

Eduard; sister, Anna> Favourite surface is clay and favourite shot is forehand> When not on the tour, enjoys spending time with friends

and family> Big fan of FC Barcelona and likes to go to Camp Nou

when he gets a chance> Pursuing an online business administration degree> Idol growing up was Alex Corretja> Coached by Jose Maria Diaz and Jose Losmozos

ALBERT RAMOS-VIÑOLAS (ESP) @albertramos88 Albert Ramos @albertramosvinolas

Career Win-Loss: 123-147 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 3-24Career 5-set Record: 4-3Career Prize Money: $3,643,951Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 26 (October 24, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 202 (November 4, 2013)


Date of Birth: December 27, 1990Birthplace: Podgorica, MontenegroResidence: Monte-Carlo, MonacoHeight: 1.96m (6’5”)Weight: 98kg (216lbs)Plays: Right-handedTwo-handed backhand


2016: 3 (52-17) 2012: 13 (45-20) 2008: 923 (0-0)2015: 14 (33-16) 2011: 31 (31-19) 2007: T1369 (0-0)2014: 8 (49-20) 2010: 156 (4-6)2013: 11 (45-21) 2009: 377 (0-1)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $5,588,492Win-Loss: 52-17 (singles), 2-3 (doubles)Singles Winner: BrisbaneFinalist: Indian Wells, London / Queen's Club, WimbledonSemi-finalist: Australian Open, Cincinnati, ATP FinalsQuarter-finalist: Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Toronto

CAREER> Ranking: The Canadian ended 2016 at career-high No. 3 after

reaching ATP Finals SF. First Canadian to break into Top 10, doing so on Aug. 12, 2013 after reaching Montréal final.

> ATP Finals: Advanced to 2016 ATP Finals SF, falling to No. 1 Murray 76 in 3rd after holding 1 MP. Withdrew in 2014 after going 0-2 (thigh).

> Milestones: Captured 8 titles, all on hard. First player born in 1990s to win a title at 2011 San Jose (d. Verdasco). Won 1st ATP World Tour 500 title at 2014 Washington in 1st All-Canadian final (d. Pospisil). Beat Federer for 2016 Brisbane title, avenging loss in 2015 Brisbane final. Earned 30+ wins in 6 straight seasons (2011-16), including career-high 52 in 2016. Debuted at 2009 Montréal as Q (l. to F. Gonzalez) and earned 1st singles win in 2010 Davis Cup tie vs. Dominican Republic (d. Estrella Burgos 97 in 5th). Enjoyed 1st doubles win at 2010 Toronto w/Pospisil (d. Djokovic/Nadal).

> Grand Slams: Became 1st Canadian Grand Slam finalist at 2016 Wimbledon (d. Goffin and Federer in 5 sets, l. to Murray). Reached SFs at 2014 Wimbledon (l. to Federer) and 2016 Aus. Open (d. Wawrinka in 5 sets, l. to Murray in 5 sets after suffering hip muscle tear). Missed 2011 US Open after right hip surgery and 2015 Roland Garros after right foot surgery.

> ATP Masters 1000: Reached ATP Masters 1000 finals at 2013 Montréal (l. to Nadal), 2014 Paris (d. Federer and Berdych, l. to No. 1 Djokovic) and 2016 Indian Wells (d. Berdych in 4R, l. to No. 1 Djokovic).

CAREER TITLES (8): 2016 (1) – Brisbane(H); 2015 (1) – St. Petersburg(IH); 2014 (1) – Washington(H); 2013 (2) – Bangkok(IH), San Jose(IH); 2012 (2) – San Jose(IH), Chennai(H); 2011 (1) – San Jose(IH). FINALIST (11). CAREER DOUBLES FINALIST (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 58-23) CAREER 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 Aus. Open 19-6 SF QF 3R 4R 3R 4R —Roland Garros 11-5 4R — QF 3R 3R 1R —Wimbledon 16-6 F 3R SF 2R 2R 2R — US Open 12-6 2R 3R 4R 4R 4R — 1R

ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 16 14 2-4 SF RR

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 85-49) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 Indian Wells 16-6 F SF QF 4R 3R 3R — —Miami* 10-4 QF 4R QF 3R 3R 2R — —Monte-Carlo 10-6 QF QF QF 2R 1R 3R — — Madrid 8-6 QF QF 3R 2R 2R 1R — —Rome 4-5 2R — SF 1R 1R 1R — —Canada 10-7 QF 2R QF F QF — 1R 1RCincinnati 11-5 SF 1R SF 3R QF — — —Shanghai 7-6 3R 3R 2R 3R 2R 2R — — Paris 9-4 SF — F 3R 3R 1R — — *W/O in 2012 and 2013 not included as losses

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 8> Moved from Podgorica, Montenegro to Canada at age 3> Father, Dusan; mother, Vesna, are both engineers; sister,

Jelena and brother, Momir> Speaks English and Montenegrin > Idol growing up was Sampras: “I video-taped all his matches”> Was among the 1st group of players to join Tennis Canada’s

National Training Centre in Montréal when it opened in 2007> Favourite surface, hard; shots, serve and forehand> Enjoys watching movies and spending time with family/

friends> Founded Milos Raonic Foundation in 2012 to help

disadvantaged youth become active, productive members of society. Foundation received ATP ACES For Charity $15,000 grant in 2016, which it matched for a total of $30,000.

> Fan of FC Barcelona, Toronto Raptors (NBA) and Toronto Blue Jays (MLB)

> Named QMI Agency Canadian Male Athlete of the Year in 2012, Sportsnet’s 2013 Canadian Athlete of the Year, Lionel Conacher Award recipient in 2013 & 2014

> Voted 2011 ATP Newcomer of the Year by his fellow players> Coached by Riccardo Piatti. Fitness trainer: Dalibor Sirola

and physiotherapist: Claudio Zimaglia

MILOS RAONIC (CAN)www.milosraonicofficial.com @milosraonic Milos Raonic @mraonic

Career Win-Loss: 259-120Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 25-50Career 5-set Record: 8-5Career Prize Money: $14,394,667Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 3 (November 21, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 103 (June 10, 2013)



2016: 54 (14-18) 2010: 122 (11-17) 2004: 204 (1-2)2015: 210 (1-6) 2009: 108 (0-0) 2003: 225 (0-0)2014: 134 (5-8) 2008: 366 (0-0) 2002: 340 (0-0)2013: 116 (2-2) 2007: 429 (0-0) 2001: T907 (0-0)2012: 258 (0-3) 2006: 227 (0-0)2011: 105 (2-5) 2005: 539 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $569,425Win-Loss: 14-18 (singles), 6-7 (doubles)Challenger: 17-8 (singles), 4-3 (doubles)Singles Semi-finalist: Hamburg, Moscow

CAREER>��Ranking: The Frenchman enjoyed 1st Top 100 finish of

16-year career in 2016. Achieved career-high No. 50 on Oct. 24, 2016 following run to Moscow SF (l. to Car-reño Busta). Broke into Top 100 on Feb. 1, 2010 after reaching Australian Open 2R (l. to Montañes in 5 sets). Ranked No. 558 on May 25, 2015 before returning to Top 100 on May 16, 2016 by reaching Rome 2R. Missed 15+ months in 2007-08 with Hepatitis A virus, begin-ning comeback by reaching Apeldoorn, NED Futures final as unranked qualifier (l. to De Bakker). Earned 1st ranking point as 21-year-old on July 23, 2001 after qualifying in pro debut at Bourg-en-Bresse, FRA Futures (d. Roche, l. to Zitko in 2R).

>��Milestones: Reached 1 singles and 1 doubles final on ATP World Tour. In singles, advanced to final at 2010 Johannesburg, beating Brown and Ferrer before falling to Lopez. In doubles, entered 2014 Barcelona w/Huta Galung as LL and defeated Nestor/Zimonjic to win title. Owns 7 Challenger and 14 Futures singles titles, most recently triumphing at 2016 New Delhi, IND Challenger without dropping a set (d. Myneni). Also reached Challenger finals in 2016 at Guadalajara, MEX (l. to Jaziri 76 in 3rd) and Prague, CZE (l. to Pav-lasek). Earned career-high 14 tour-level wins in 2016. Made winning ATP World Tour debut at 2004 Houston as Q (d. Faurel, l. to Horna in 2R). Owns records of 209-145 at Challengers and 162-51 at Futures. Did not play on ITF Juniors Circuit.

>��Grand Slams: Enjoyed best Grand Slam finishes at Australian Open, reaching 4R in 2014 as LL (l. to Murray) and 3R in 2016 as Q (l. to Monfils). One of only 2 LLs to reach Grand Slam 4R since 1995 Wimbledon

(also Goffin at 2012 Roland Garros). Qualified and reached 2R or better at all 4 Grand Slams, including 2011 Roland Garros, rallying from 2 sets down to beat No. 6 Berdych 97 in 5th for biggest victory of career by ranking (l. to Fognini in 2R). After losing in 2014 Wimbledon 1R to Kyrgios, missed rest of season with leg injury.

>��ATP Masters 1000: Advanced to 2R at 4 ATP Masters 1000 events, most recently 2016 Rome as Q (l. to No. 1 Djokovic). Also qualified at 2014 Indian Wells (l. to Hanescu in 1R), 2014 Rome (l. to Gulbis in 2R) and 2016 Monte-Carlo (l. to Carreño Busta in 1R).

CAREER FINALIST (1): 2010 (1) – Johannesburg(H). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 10-19) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 04 Aus. Open 6-6 3R 1R 4R — 1R 1R 2R — Roland Garros 2-6 2R 1R 1R — — 2R 1R 1R Wimbledon 1-4 1R — 1R 2R — — 1R — US Open 1-3 1R — — 2R — — 1R —

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 4-11) Career 16 14 10 Indian Wells 0-1 — 1R — Miami 2-2 — 2R 2R Monte-Carlo 0-2 1R — 1R Madrid 0-1 — — 1R Rome 2-2 2R 2R — Canada 0-1 1R — — Shanghai 0-1 1R — — Paris 0-1 1R — —

PERSONAL> Began playing at age 8> Father, Luc, was a mechanic; mother, Martine, was a

secretary (they are both retired); brother, Fabien, is a tennis coach and used to play professionally

> Idols growing up were Andre Agassi and Gustavo Kuerten

> Hobbies include following sports in general and read-ing. Likes to read Dostojevski.

> Favourite surface is clay and favourite shot is backhand> If he wasn't a tennis player, he would still be involved in

tennis in some capacity, most likely as a coach> Coached by Ronan Lafaix

Date of Birth: May 17, 1980 Birthplace: Montargis, France Residence: Cepoy, FranceHeight: 1.85m (6'1")Weight: 77kg (170lbs)Plays: Right-handedTwo-handed backhand

STEPHANE ROBERT (FRA)

Career Win-Loss: 36-61 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 1-8Career 5-set Record: 2-3Career Prize Money: $ 1,988,753Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 50 (October 24, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 99 (April 28, 2014)


Date of Birth: October 20, 1997Birthplace: Moscow, RussiaResidence: Moscow, RussiaHeight: 1.88m (6’2”)Weight: 65kg (144lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 156 (3-5) 2014: 517 (1-1)2015: 174 (8-13) 2013: 808 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $139,261Win-Loss: 3-5 (singles), 3-1 (doubles)Challenger: 26-17 (singles), 3-5 (doubles).Doubles Semi-finalist: Moscow (w/Medvedev)

CAREER> Ranking: The Russian has improved year-end ranking

in 3 straight seasons (2014-16). Finished 2015 as 3rd-youngest player in Top 200 behind Tiafoe and Fritz. Achieved career-high ranking of No. 154 on Mar. 21, 2016 soon after winning title at Quimper, FRA Challenger. Broke into Top 200 on July 13, 2015 after winning a qualifying match at Wimbledon (d. Kovalik). Fell outside Top 200 for 7 weeks in 2016. Earned 1st ATP ranking point on July 15, 2013 as 15-year-old with QF run at Haskovo, BUL Futures (d. Jotovski and Lamasine, l. to Bourgue). Ended 2014 as World No. 1 junior.

> Milestones: Seeking 1st ATP World Tour singles QF after reaching 2R at 6 events in 2015 and 2 in 2016. In doubles, won 1st ATP title at hometown event of 2015 Moscow w/Tursunov as WC (d. Albot/Cermak 10-6 in Match TB). Became youngest ATP doubles champion since 17-year-old Nadal at 2004 Chennai. Captured 1st Challenger title in 1st final at 2016 Quimper, FRA as Q (d. Mathieu). Ended 2016 season by beating Paire en route to Mouilleron-le-Captif, FRA, Challenger final (l. to Benneteau in 3 sets). Owns 4 Futures singles titles. Secured 8 tour-level wins prior to 18th birthday, 4th-most among active players (Nadal 31, Hewitt 17, Gasquet 9). Earned biggest victory by ranking over No. 32 Andujar to clinch 3-2 win for Russia over Spain in 2015 Davis Cup Group I. Also secured 1st tour-level win in Davis Cup Group I play vs. Portugal in 2014 (d. Silva).

Posted 109-38 record on ITF Juniors Circuit including wins over fellow #NextGen players Chung, Fritz, Halys, Kozlov, Paul, Rubin, Tsitsipas and A. Zverev.

> Grand Slams: Made Grand Slam main draw debut at 2015 US Open as Q (l. to Anderson in 4 sets). Failed to qualify in 4 other attempts at Grand Slams. Won 2014 Roland Garros juniors title (d. Munar) to become 1st Russian boys’ champion in Paris since Korotkov in 1966. Also reached 2014 Wimbledon junior doubles final w/Kozlov (l. to Luz/Zormann 86 in 3rd).

> ATP Masters 1000: Earned 1st ATP Masters 1000 win at 2015 Miami as WC (d. Carreño Busta, l. to Isner in 2R). Also beat Carreño Busta in qualifying 1R at 2015 Rome before falling to Fabbiano in qualifying final. Lost in 1R at 2016 Miami as WC (l. to Cervantes) and 2016 Monte-Carlo as WC (l. to A. Zverev).

CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 0-1) Career 15 US Open 0-1 1R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 1-3) Career 16 15 Miami 1-2 1R 2RMonte-Carlo 0-1 1R —

PERSONAL> Nicknamed “Rubl” > Began playing tennis at age 3 > Father, Andrey, is businessman and former boxer;

mother, Marina, is a tennis coach; sister, Arina, is also a tennis coach

> Favourite shot is forehand > Hobbies include boxing, basketball and music > Supports Miami Heat (basketball) > Coached by countryman Sergey Tarasevich

ANDREY RUBLEV (RUS) @AndreyRublev97 @andreyrublev

Career Win-Loss: 12-19 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 0-2Career 5-set Record: 0-0Career Prize Money: $361,871Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 154 (March 21, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 120 (November 2, 2015)

TEENAGERS IN YEAR-END TOP 200 OF EMIRATES ATP RANKINGS

Player Age (as of Nov. 28)No. 143 Duckhee Lee 18y, 6mNo. 116 Stefan Kozlov 18y, 10mNo. 108 Frances Tiafoe 18y, 10mNo. 198 Michael Mmoh 18y, 11mNo. 76 Taylor Fritz 19y, 1mNo. 156 Andrey Rublev 19y, 1mNo. 24 Alexander Zverev 19y, 7m


Date of Birth: August 16, 1992Birthplace: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaResidence: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaHeight: 1.70m (5’7”)Weight: 64kg (141lbs)Plays: Right-handed, Two-handed backhand


2016: 52 (17-17) 2013: 118 (1-5) 2010: 417 (0-0)2015: 88 (11-22) 2012: 169 (0-0) 2009: T1029 (0-0)2014: 61 (2-4) 2011: 369 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $485,790Win-Loss: 17-17 (singles), 8-8 (doubles)Challenger: 15-4 (singles), 4-1 (doubles)Singles Winner: IstanbulFinalist: Antwerp Quarter-finalist: ChengduDoubles Finalist: Istanbul (w/Molteni)

CAREER> Ranking: The Argentine has finished 3 straight

seasons in Top 100 (2014-16). Achieved career-high No. 52 on Nov. 21, 2016 after ending season with Montevideo, URU Challenger title (d. Dutra Silva). Broke into Top 100 on June 9, 2014 following 1R win at Roland Garros. Ranked in Top 100 each week since July 21, 2014. Earned 1st ranking point as 17-year-old on Sept. 28, 2009 following 1R win at Tucumán, ARG Futures as Q (d. Cavallero, l. to Migani in 2R).

> Milestones: Snapped 5-match losing streak with 5 straight wins at 2016 Istanbul en route to 1st ATP World Tour title. Saved 1 MP to beat Dzumhur in QF before rallying from a set and 52 down to defeat Dimitrov in final. Also reached 2016 Antwerp final, beating No. 12 Goffin in SF for biggest win of career by ranking (l. to Gasquet). Owns 8 Challenger titles, winning 5 in 2014: Aix en Provence, FRA (d. Beck); Prague, CZE (d. Ghem); Porto Alegre, BRA (d. Berlocq); San Juan, ARG (d. Souza); and ATP Challenger Tour Finals (d. Clezar). All 5 wins in Porto Alegre were over countrymen. Earned career-high 17 tour-level wins in 2016 despite withdrawing from 4 events due to left thumb injury. All 6 matches vs. Top 10 players have come against Djokovic, Nadal or Federer (0-6 overall). Made ATP debut at 2013 Viña del Mar as Q (l. to eventual champion Zeballos in 1R) and earned 1st win 2 weeks later at Buenos Aires as WC (d. Bellucci, l. to Robredo in 2R). Owns records of

128-69 at Challengers (123-62 on clay) and 132-55 at Futures (130-54 on clay).

> Grand Slams: Reached 2R of a Grand Slam event 3 times: 2014 Roland Garros as Q (d. Elias, l. to Federer), 2015 Roland Garros (d. Haider-Maurer, l. to Monfils in 5 sets) and 2015 US Open (d. E. Ymer, l. to Nadal). Went 0-4 at Grand Slams in 2016.

> ATP Masters 1000: Earned 1st ATP Masters 1000 win at 2015 Indian Wells (d. Janowicz, l. to Federer in 2R). Qualified at 2015 Monte-Carlo (l. to Chardy in 1R) and 2015 Rome (l. to Bellucci in 1R). Lost 6 straight ATP Masters 1000 main draw matches.

CAREER TITLES (1): 2016 (1) – Istanbul(CL). FINALIST (1): 2016 (1) – Antwerp(IH). CAREER DOUBLES FINALIST (2).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 3-10) Career 16 15 14Aus. Open 0-2 1R 1R —Roland Garros 2-3 1R 2R 2RWimbledon 0-2 1R 1R —US Open 1-3 1R 2R 1R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 1-6) Career 16 15 Indian Wells 1-2 1R 2R Miami 0-2 1R 1R Monte-Carlo 0-1 — 1R Rome 0-1 — 1R

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 7> Father, Ricardo; mother, Silvana; brothers, Andres and

Matias; sister, Natali> Favourite surface is clay and shot is backhand> Favourite tournament is Roland Garros> Idols growing up were Juan Román Riquelme (football)

and Rafael Nadal> Hobbies include playing football and watching Boca

Juniors> Coached by former World No. 15 Juan Ignacio Chela.

Fitness trainer is Nicolas Sac.

DIEGO SCHWARTZMAN (ARG) @dieschwartzman @dieschwartzman

Career Win-Loss: 31-48Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 0-6Career 5-set Record: 0-2Career Prize Money: $1,395,910Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 52 (November 21, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 69 (April 13, 2015)


Date of Birth: April 4, 1985Birthplace: Kiryat Shmonna, IsraelResidence: Tel Aviv, IsraelHeight: 1.75m (5’9”)Weight: 65kg (144lbs)Plays: Right-handed One-handed backhand


2016: 96 (11-18) 2010: 75 (16-20) 2004: 260 (0-0)2015: 100 (8-10) 2009: 43 (18-22) 2003: 325 (0-0)2014: 99 (18-21) 2008: 91 (17-23) 2002: 472 (0-0)2013: 72 (4-10) 2007: 66 (10-5) 2001: T1379 (0-0)2012: 109 (12-19) 2006: 240 (0-2)2011: 83 (8-15) 2005: 171 (1-2)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $387,764Win-Loss: 11-18 (singles), 6-5 (doubles) Challenger: 25-8 (singles), 3-4 (doubles)Singles Quarter-finalist: Nottingham, NewportDoubles Winner: Istanbul (w/Cipolla)

CAREER> Ranking: The Israeli has ended 9 of last 10 seasons in

Top 100 (2007-11, 2013-16). Rose from No. 107 to No. 100 in final week of 2015 season thanks to SF run at Andria, ITA Challenger (l. to Berrer). In 2009, became 1st player from Israel to finish in Top 50 since Mansdorf in 1993. Achieved career-high No. 29 on July 20, 2009 soon after run to Wimbledon 4R. Broke into Top 100 on Oct. 8, 2007 after reaching Tokyo QF (l. to Gasquet). Peaked at No. 9 in junior rankings on Dec. 30, 2002.

> Milestones: Reached ATP singles finals at 2008 Beijing (d. Ferrer in 2R, l. to Roddick in 3 sets) and 2014 Atlanta (l. to Isner). Captured 1st ATP doubles title at 2016 Istanbul in 1st final and with 1st-time partner Cipolla (d. Molteni/Schwartzman). Winner of 20 ATP Challenger Tour singles titles – 2nd all-time behind Lu’s 26. Captured 3 of his Challenger titles in 2015 at Batman, TUR (d. Kavcic); Vancouver, CAN (d. Smith); and Suzhou, CHN (d. Pecotic). Qualified for 2011 ATP Challenger Tour Finals and finished as runner-up (l. to Stebe). Earned career-high 18 tour-level wins in 2009, then again in 2014. Owns 3 victories over Top 10 players, including 5-set Davis Cup win over F. Gonzalez in 5h1m. Also won 4-setter over Massu in 5h7m during same 2007 tie (ISR d. CHI 3-2). Made tour-level debut during 2005 Davis Cup tie vs. Zimbabwe (l. to W. Black, d. Chidzikwe). Secured 1st tournament win at 2007 Australian Open as Q (d. Srichaphan, l. to Safin in 2R). Posted records of 263-121 at Challengers and 60-22 at Futures.

> Grand Slams: Advanced to 4R of a Grand Slam for 1st time at 2009 Wimbledon (d. Robredo, l. to Djokovic), becoming 1st Israeli into R16 of a major since Mansdorf

at 1992 Australian Open. Also reached 3R at Australian Open in 2009 (l. to Tsonga), 2015 (l. to Nadal) and 2016 (l. to Kuznetsov). Won 2003 Roland Garros junior doubles title w/Balazs (d. Capkovic/Chikhladze). Ended junior career by reaching 2003 US Open singles SF (l. to Baghdatis). Also advanced to junior QFs at 2002 Australian Open (l. to Tsonga), 2002 Roland Garros (l. to Gasquet), 2002 US Open (l. to Gasquet) and 2003 Roland Garros (l. to Wawrinka).

> ATP Masters 1000: Reached ATP Masters 1000 3R at 2008 Miami (d. Robredo, l. to Acasuso) and 2010 Indian Wells (d. Stepanek, l. to Robredo). Qualified at 2013 Miami (l. to Tipsarevic in 2R).

CAREER FINALIST (2): 2014 (1) – Atlanta(H); 2008 (1) – Beijing(H). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 19-35) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 05Aus. Open 8-10 3R 3R 1R 1R 1R 1R 1R 3R 2R 2R —Roland Garros 2-8 1R 2R 1R — 1R — 1R 2R 1R — 1RWimbledon 4-8 1R 1R 1R — 1R 2R 1R 4R 1R — —US Open 5-9 1R 1R 2R 2R — 2R 2R 1R 1R 2R —

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 8-13) Career 16 14 13 12 10 09 08 Indian Wells 4-4 — 1R — 2R 3R — 2R Miami 4-5 — — 2R 1R 2R 1R 3R Canada 0-2 1R — — — — 1R — Cincinnati 0-1 — — — — — 1R — Shanghai 0-1 — — — — — 1R —

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis as 7-year-old at Israel Tennis

Centre in Kiryat Shmonna> Father, Michael, is a bus driver; mother, Anca, is a

nurse; brothers, Ofer and Nir; sister, Shirley> Admires former Israeli No. 1 Amos Mansdorf and

Roger Federer> Enjoys going to the beach and surfing in Netanyia,

Israel> Likes football and supports Kiryat Shmonna and

Manchester United> Favourite shot is backhand and prefers hard courts> Wife, Marina (married July 1, 2014); son, Ilay (born

March 16, 2014), daughter, Talia (born October 19, 2015)> Coached by Yoav Ben Zvi

DUDI SELA (ISR)

Career Win-Loss: 123-167 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 3-13Career 5-set Record: 7-8Career Prize Money: $ 3,056,423Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 29 (July 20, 2009)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 122 (February 22, 2010)


Date of Birth: February 21, 1984Birthplace: Bolzano, ItalyResidence: Caldaro, ItalyHeight: 1.91m (6’3”)Weight: 74kg (165lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 87 (20-25) 2010: 52 (24-28) 2004: 135 (7-10)2015: 29 (26-25) 2009: 49 (24-31) 2003: 285 (0-2)2014: 45 (24-30) 2008: 35 (30-30) 2002: 346 (0-0)2013: 25 (30-29) 2007: 50 (22-24) 2001: T803 (0-0)2012: 23 (38-27) 2006: 75 (20-30) 2000: T1126 (0-0)2011: 38 (25-24) 2005: 69 (19-17)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $714,984Win-Loss: 20-25 (singles), 11-15 (doubles)Singles Semi-finalist: NottinghamQuarter-finalist: Sofia, Nice, Halle , AntwerpDoubles Winner: Dubai (w/Bolelli)

CAREER> Ranking: The Italian finished Top 30 in 3 of last 5 years

(2012-13, 2015) and Top 100 in 12 straight seasons (2005-16). Broke into Top 20 and achieved career-high ranking of No. 18 on Jan. 28, 2013 after reaching Australian Open 4R. Became 1st Italian in Top 20 since Renzo Furlan on Apr. 22, 1996. Fell to No. 100 on Oct. 17, 2016 -- lowest ranking since No. 111 on July 9, 2007.

> Milestones: Captured 3 singles titles -- all on different surfaces: 2011 Eastbourne on grass (d. Tipsarevic), 2012 Belgrade on clay (d. Paire) and 2012 Moscow on hard (d. Bellucci). With 2011 Eastbourne title, became 1st Italian man to win a grass-court title. Owns 1-6 record in doubles finals with 7 different partners, winning 1st title at 2016 Dubai w/Bolelli (d. Lopez/Lopez after saving 2 MPs). Earned 20+ singles wins each of last 11 seasons (2006-16). Owns 0-10 lifetime record vs. World No. 1 (2-23 in sets). Defeated Ferrer for 1st time in 10 tries to clinch 300th win in 2016 Halle 1R (l. to F. Mayer in QF). Went 0-5 in 2013 SFs and 0-6 in 2014 QFs before returning to 2 finals in 2015: Zagreb (l. to Garcia-Lopez) and Halle (l. to Federer). Led ATP in 2013 with most 5-set wins (7-1). Made tour-level singles debut at 2003 Kitzbühel as Q (l. to Mutis). Earned 1st win during 2004 Davis Cup tie vs. Georgia (d. Chikhladze). Reached 1st QF at 2004 Palermo (l. to Berdych), 1st SF at 2005 Palermo (l. to Andreev) and 1st final at 2007 Gstaad (l. to Mathieu).

> Grand Slams: Reached 4R of a Grand Slam 4 times: 2012 Roland Garros (l. to No. 1 Djokovic after leading by 2 sets); 2013 Australian Open (d. Cilic in 5 sets, l. to Chardy); 2013 Wimbledon (d. Nishikori in 5 sets, l. to del Potro); and 2015 Australian Open (d. Federer, l. to

Kyrgios in 5 sets after holding MP). Win over Federer in Melbourne snapped 23-match losing streak vs. Top 10 opponents. Played in 46 consecutive Grand Slam main draws.

> ATP Masters 1000: In 81 ATP Masters 1000 appearances, reached QFs-or-better 3 times. Advanced to 2005 Hamburg QF as Q (d. Cañas in 2R, l. to Gasquet), 2008 Hamburg SF (d. Gasquet in 2R, l. to No. 1 Federer) and 2012 Rome QF (d. Isner in 2R, l. to Federer).

CAREER TITLES (3): 2012 (2) – Moscow(IH), Belgrade(CL); 2011 (1) – Eastbourne(G). FINALIST (5): 2015 (2) – Halle(G), Zagreb(IH); 2012 (2) – Metz(IH), Eastbourne(G); 2007 (1) – Gstaad(CL). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1). FINALIST (6).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 45-47) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04Aus. Open 12-11 3R 4R 2R 4R 1R 2R 1R 1R 2R 2R 1R — —Roland Garros 10-11 1R 1R 3R 3R 4R 2R 2R 2R 1R 1R 1R — —Wimbledon 14-12 2R 3R 1R 4R 1R 2R 2R 3R 3R 2R 2R 1R —US Open 9-13 2R 3R 2R 3R 1R 1R 1R 1R 3R 1R 1R 1R 2R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 62-81) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04Indian Wells 9-11 2R 3R 3R 3R 2R 1R 2R 2R 2R 2R 1R — — Miami 7-11 2R — 3R 4R 1R 2R 1R 2R 2R 1R 1R 1R —Monte-Carlo 9-10 — 1R 3R 1R 2R — 2R 2R 2R 2R 2R 2R —Madrid 3-6 — — 1R 1R 2R — 1R 3R 1R — — — —Rome 8-11 2R — 1R 1R QF 1R 2R 2R 2R — 1R 2R 1R Canada 2-6 — 1R 2R 2R 1R 1R — — 1R — — — —Cincinnati 6-8 — 2R 2R 1R 2R 1R — 2R 3R — 1R — —Shanghai 4-4 — 1R — 2R 2R — 3R — — — — — —Paris 6-10 1R 2R — 1R 2R 3R — 2R 1R 2R 1R 1R —Hamburg: 8-4 (SF - 2008; QF - 2005; 2R - 2006; 1R - 2004)

PERSONAL> Nickname is “Andy”> Mother, Marialuise, works in a sporting goods shop;

father, Hugo, works in transport business; sister, Maria> Idol growing up was Yevgeny Kafelnikov> Speaks German (from German-speaking region of Italy),

Italian and English> Hobbies are football and skiing> Considers clay and grass as favourite surfaces and

considers forehand as his best shot> Wife, Michela Bernardi (married September 10, 2016)> Coached by countryman Massimo Sartori (since 1995)

ANDREAS SEPPI (ITA)www.andreasseppi.com @andyseppio

Career Win-Loss: 309-332 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 8-79Career 5-set Record: 20-15Career Prize Money: $ 8,160,172Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 18 (January 28, 2013)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 50 (April 14, 2014)


Date of Birth: December 27, 1984Birthplace: Nice, FranceResidence: Neuchâtel, SwitzerlandHeight: 1.83m (6’0”)Weight: 70kg (154lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 25 (33-26) 2011: 12 (39-27) 2006: 45 (24-24)2015: 15 (43-24) 2010: 41 (23-18) 2005: 124 (6-6)2014: 21 (27-25) 2009: 15 (45-29) 2004: 174 (0-1)2013: 19 (36-24) 2008: 7 (51-27) 2003: 480 (0-0)2012: 16 (43-25) 2007: 29 (35-26) 2002: T1345 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $1,258,309Win-Loss: 33-26 (singles), 3-9 (doubles) Singles Semi-finalist: Metz, ShanghaiQuarter-finalist: Miami, Estoril, Nice, StuttgartDoubles Semi-finalist: Tokyo (w/Qureshi)

CAREER> Ranking: The Frenchman finished 6 straight seasons and

8 of last 9 in Top 25 (2008-09, 2011-16), highlighted by year-end best No. 7 in 2008. Broke into Top 10 on Oct. 20, 2008 after advancing to ATP Masters 1000 Madrid final, then reached career-high No. 6 on Jan. 5, 2009.

> ATP Finals: Qualified for ATP Finals in 2008, defeating Federer in RR before falling in SF to Djokovic 75 in 3rd.

> Milestones: Captured 12 titles, including 3 at Bucharest, 2 at Marseille and 2 at Metz. Secured only ATP World Tour 500 title at 2011 Hamburg (d. Almagro). Played most recent final at 2015 Metz (l. to Tsonga). Earned 30+ wins in 8 seasons (2007-09, 2011-2013, 2015-16), highlighted by 51 in 2008. During 2008 season, posted 2 wins over World No. 1, beating Federer in Toronto 2R and Nadal in Madrid SF. Earned 400th career win in 2016 Shanghai 3R over No. 3 Wawrinka, his biggest win by ranking since 2008. Made tour-level debut at 2004 Metz as Q (l. to Gicquel) and secured 1st win at 2005 Marseille as Q (d. T. Johansson).

> Grand Slams: Reached 2 Grand Slam QFs: 2009 Australian Open (l. to No. 1 Nadal) and 2015 Wimbledon (d. Berdych, l. to Federer). Advanced to 4R on 8 other occasions, most recently losing to eventual champion at 2014 US Open (l. to Cilic in 4h13m), 2015 Roland Garros (l. to Wawrinka) and 2016 Australian Open (l. to Djokovic in 4h32m). Missed 2010 Australian Open and Roland Garros with right knee injury, as well as 2013 US Open with hip injury.

> ATP Masters 1000: Reached ATP Masters 1000 finals at 2008 Madrid (d. No. 1 Nadal, l. to Murray) and 2014 Shanghai (d. Wawrinka and Berdych, l. to Federer). Advanced to SFs on 4 other occasions, most recently at 2016 Shanghai (d. Wawrinka in 3R, l. to Murray).

> Davis Cup: Played in 2010 Davis Cup final, falling to Djokovic (SRB d. FRA 3-2). Owns 7-10 Davis Cup record.

CAREER TITLES (12): 2015 (1) – Marseille(IH); 2013 (1)– Metz(IH); 2012 (1) – Bucharest(CL); 2011 (2) – Hamburg (CL), Sydney(H); 2010 (1) – Metz(IH); 2009 (1) – Bangkok(IH); 2008 (3) – Bucharest(CL), Indianapolis(H), Casablanca(CL); 2007 (2) – Bucharest(CL), Marseille(IH). FINALIST (6).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 72-42) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05Aus. Open 20-10 4R 3R 3R 4R 2R 2R — QF 3R 1R 3R —Roland Garros 18-11 3R 4R 3R 4R 3R 4R — 3R 1R 2R 1R 1RWimbledon 17-11 2R QF 3R 1R 2R 3R 3R 4R 3R 2R 1R —US Open 17-10 2R 1R 4R — 3R 4R 3R 3R 3R 2R 2R —

ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 08 2-2 SF

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 114-87, 0-2 in finals) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05Indian Wells 13-10 3R 4R 2R 4R QF 3R 2R 3R 2R 3R — —Miami 16-11 QF 4R 2R QF 4R QF 2R 4R 1R 3R 1R —Monte-Carlo 12-10 3R 3R 1R 1R SF 3R — 2R 1R 1R 3R —Madrid 14-7 3R — 2R 3R 3R 2R — 3R F — — —Rome 11-8 — 2R 2R 3R 3R 2R — 3R 2R 3R — —Canada 8-9 — 2R 2R 1R 2R 1R 1R 3R SF — 1R —Cincinnati 10-10 1R 1R 2R 1R — QF 1R QF 2R — 2R 2RShanghai 15-8 SF 3R F 1R 2R 3R 1R QF — — — —Paris 11-11 3R 3R 2R 3R SF 2R 2R 3R 3R 2R 1R —Hamburg: 4-3 (3R - 2006; 2R - 2008, 2007)

PERSONAL> Nickname is “Gilou”> Began playing tennis at age 6> Father, Daniel, works for an insurance company;

mother Mireille is a doctor; brother, Jean-Marie > Inspired by Michael Chang, saying, “He showed me that

you don’t have to be tall in order to be a great player”> As a kid, always dreamed of playing on a packed center

court> Favourite French player is Cedric Pioline> Considers backhand his best shot> If he could choose a tournament to win one day it would

be Roland Garros> Hobbies include video games, rollerblading and movies> Member of ATP Player Council for three terms (2012-18) > Fiancée, Carine; sons, Timothé (born September 2,

2010) and Valentin (born September 9, 2013)> Coached by Jan de Witt. Fitness trainer is Paul Quetin.

GILLES SIMON (FRA) @GillesSimon84

Career Win-Loss: 405-282 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 30-76Career 5-set Record: 19-12Career Prize Money: $11,769,181Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 6 (January 5, 2009)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 117 (January 28, 2008)


EMIRATES ATP DOUBLES RANKING HISTORY (W-L)

2016: 3 (50-24) 2010: 35 (29-29) 2004: 116 (0-0)2015: 22 (38-26) 2009: 23 (21-14) 2003: 234 (0-0)2014: T10 (45-25) 2008: 22 (28-29) 2002: 286 (0-0)2013: 3 (61-20) 2007: 189 (0-0) 2001: 482 (0-0)2012: 19 (43-23) 2006: 1631 (0-0) 2000: 843 (0-0)2011: 19 (42-28) 2005: 238 (1-0) 1999: 973 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $977,659Win-Loss: 50-24 (doubles) Doubles Winner: Sydney, Australian Open, US OpenFinalist: Monte-Carlo, TorontoSemi-finalist: Doha (all w/J. Murray), Rio de Janeiro, Stockholm (both w/Melo), Vienna, ATP Finals (both w/J. Murray)

CAREER>��Ranking: The Brazilian ended 2016 at No. 1 in team

rankings w/J. Murray. Achieved career-high No. 2 in individual doubles rankings on Oct. 17, 2016. Broke into Top 10 on June 10, 2013 after advancing to Roland Garros SF w/Peya (l. to Bryan/Bryan). Peaked in junior rankings at No. 10 in singles and No. 12 in doubles.

>��ATP Finals: Reached ATP Finals SF in 2013 w/Peya (l. to Bryan/Bryan) and 2016 w/J. Murray (l. to Klaasen/Ram). Clinched 2016 year-end team No. 1 with 3-0 RR record and Herbert/Mahut’s 0-3 RR record. Went 1-2 in 2014 w/Peya.

>��Milestones: Owns 23-22 record in finals with 2+ titles in 6 straight seasons (2011-16). Captured career-best 6 titles on 5 surfaces in 2013. Won 3 straight titles at São Paulo in 2011 w/Melo, 2012 w/Butorac and 2013 w/Peya. Ended junior career by reaching 2000 Orange Bowl singles final (l. to Enev). Earned 40+ wins in 5 seasons (2011-14, 2016) with career-high 61 in 2013. Enjoyed 300th win in 2015 Montréal QF w/Peya over Rojer/Tecau. Owns 3-1 record w/Melo vs. Bryan/Bryan and 2-16 with other partners. Won tour-level debut w/Sa in 2005 Davis Cup tie vs. Colombia (d. P. Gonzalez/Quintero). Next tour-level match came 3+ years later at 2008 Casablanca following career-threatening knee injury.

>��Grand Slams: Captured Grand Slam titles w/J. Murray in 2016 at Australian Open (d. Nestor/Stepanek) and US Open (d. Herbert/Mahut and Carreño Busta/Garcia-Lopez). Runner-up at 2013 US Open w/Peya (l. to Paes/Stepanek). Advanced to 2008 Roland Garros SF w/Vemic in Grand Slam debut (l. to Cuevas/Horna 76 in 3rd). Three-time mixed doubles champion: 2012 US Open w/Makarova (d. Matkowski/Peschke), 2014 US Open w/Mirza (d. S.

Gonzalez/Spears) and 2016 Australian Open w/Vesnina (d. Tecau/Vandeweghe). Runner-up at 2013 Wimbledon w/Raymond (l. to Nestor/Mladenovic).

>��ATP Masters 1000: Won back-to-back ATP Masters 1000 Canada titles w/Peya in 2013 (d. Fleming/A. Murray) and 2014 (d. Dodig/Melo). ATP Masters 1000 runner-up 6 times, most recently w/J. Murray in 2016 at Monte-Carlo (l. to Herbert/Mahut) and Toronto (l. to Dodig/Melo).

CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (23). FINALIST (22).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Doubles – 2-1 in finals)Aus. Open WON – 2016 (w/J. Murray); Mixed: WON – 2016, 2012 (both w/ Vesnina)US Open WON – 2016 (w/J. Murray); F – 2013 (w/Peya);

Mixed: WON – 2012 (w/Makarova), 2014 (w/Mirza)

ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 16 14 136-5 SF RR SF (2016 w/J. Murray; 2013-14 w/Peya)

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY (Doubles – 2-6 in finals)Indian Wells: F – 2014 (w/Peya)Monte-Carlo: F – 2016 (w/J. Murray); 2011 (w/Chela)Madrid: F – 2013 (w/Peya)Canada: WON – 2014, 2013 (both w/Peya); F – 2016 (w/J. Murray)Paris: F – 2013 (w/Peya)

PERSONAL> Full name is Bruno Fraga Soares> Began playing tennis at age 5. Comes from a tennis-

playing family. > Father, Malthus, is a civil engineer; mother, Maisa, is

retired; brother, Marcelo; sister, Juliana > Speaks Portuguese, Spanish and English> Studied at Colegio Pitagoras, Belo Horizonte> During break from knee injury in 2007, opened two fitness

centres in Belo Horizonte> Favourite surface is hard and shot is forehand> Favourite tournament is Miami> Idol growing up was Pete Sampras> Enjoys playing football and poker, and spending time with

family> Fan of Cruzeiro football club. Ronaldo is one of his

favourite players. > Member of ATP Player Council for two terms (2014-18)> Wife, Bruna (married November 29, 2008); son, Noha

(born February 5, 2015)> Coached by Marcio Torres and Hugo Daibert. Fitness

trainer is Chriszogno Bastos Filho.

Date of Birth: February 27, 1982 Birthplace: Belo Horizonte, Brazil Residence: Belo Horizonte, BrazilHeight: 1.80m (5'11")Weight: 77kg (170lbs)Plays: Right-handedTwo-handed backhand

BRUNO SOARES (BRA)

Career Doubles Win-Loss: 358-218 Career Prize Money: $3,828,751Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 221 (March 22, 2004)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 2 (October 17, 2016)

@BrunosSoares82 Bruno Soares @brunosoares82


Date of Birth: September 24, 1992Birthplace: Lincoln, NE, USAResidence: Kansas City, KS, USAHeight: 1.91m (6’3”)Weight: 84kg (185lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 23 (37-21) 2013: 104 (10-13) 2010: 870 (0-1)2015: 26 (35-18) 2012: 150 (5-7) 2009: 699 (0-0)2014: 42 (27-20) 2011: 382 (1-2)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $1,743,433Win-Loss: 37-21 (singles), 33-13 (doubles) Singles Finalist: Auckland, Houston, StockholmQuarter-finalist: Washington, Shanghai, ParisDoubles Winner: Shanghai (w/Isner), Basel (w/Granollers)Finalist: Indian Wells, Rome (both w/Pospisil), Beijing (w/Tomic)Semi-finalist: Rio de Janeiro Olympics (w/Johnson)

CAREER> Ranking: The American improved year-end ranking in 6

straight seasons (2011-16). Achieved career-high No. 22 on Jan. 18, 2016 following run to Auckland final. No. 1 American from Oct. 17 to Nov. 6, 2016.

> Milestones: Captured 1st ATP singles title in 1st final at 2015 Houston (d. Querrey 76 76). Lost 4 finals since then. Increased win total in each of last 6 seasons (2011-16). Played 33 matches in 33 days from Oct. 3 to Nov. 4, 2016 (12-5 singles, 14-2 doubles). Debuted at 2010 US Open as WC (l. to Chiudinelli in 1R) after winning USTA Boys’ 18s Nationals (d. van Overbeek). Earned 1st win at 2011 US Open as WC (d. Gicquel, l. to Roddick in 2R).

> Grand Slams: Reached Grand Slam 4R at 2015 Roland Garros (l. to Nadal) and 2016 US Open (d. Cilic, l. to Tsonga). In doubles, teamed w/Pospisil to win 2014 Wimbledon title (d. Bryan/Bryan 75 in 5th), becoming 1st duo since Hewitt/Mirnyi at 2000 US Open to capture Grand Slam title in team debut. Also won 2011 US Open mixed doubles title in team debut w/Oudin (d. Schwank/Dulko). Won 2010 US Open junior title (d. Kudla).

> ATP Masters 1000: Reached back-to-back ATP Masters 1000 QFs in 2016 at Shanghai (d. Raonic, l. to Simon 76 in 3rd) and Paris (d. Thiem in 2R, l. to Isner). Underwent surgery for torn pelvic muscle on Dec. 16, 2014, returning at 2015 Indian Wells (l. to Federer in 4R). Advanced to 7 ATP Masters 1000 doubles finals, beating Bryan/Bryan en route to titles at 2015 Indian Wells w/Pospisil (d. Bolelli/Fognini) and 2016 Shanghai w/Isner (d. Kontinen/Peers).

> Olympics: Only men’s or women’s tennis player to earn multiple medals at 2016 Rio Olympics, winning gold in

mixed doubles w/Mattek-Sands (d. Ram/V. Williams) and bronze in men’s doubles w/Johnson (d. Nestor/Pospisil).

CAREER TITLES (1): 2015 (1) – Houston(CL). FINALIST (4): 2016 (3) – Stockholm(IH), Houston(CL), Auckland(H); 2015 (1) – Stockholm(IH). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (8). FINALIST (8).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 22-16) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10Aus. Open 2-2 2R — 2R — — — —Roland Garros 8-4 3R 4R 3R 2R — — —Wimbledon 3-3 3R 1R 2R — — — — US Open 9-7 4R 2R 1R 3R 3R 2R 1R Doubles (1-0 in finals). Wimbledon: WON – 2014 (w/Pospisil). US Open: Mixed: WON – 2011 (w/Oudin)

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L:28-25) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 Indian Wells 4-5 3R 4R 1R 1R 1R — Miami 4-4 3R 3R 2R — — 1R Madrid 3-2 3R 2R — — — —Rome 1-2 2R 1R — — — —Canada 5-3 3R 3R 2R — — — Cincinnati 1-3 — 2R 1R 1R — — Shanghai 6-3 QF 2R 3R — — —Paris 4-3 QF 1R 2R — — — Doubles (2-5 in finals). Indian Wells: F – 2016, WON – 2015; Miami: F – 2015; Rome: F – 2016; Cincinnati: F – 2014 (all w/Pospisil); Shanghai: WON – 2016 (w/Isner); Paris: F – 2015 (w/Pospisil)

PERSONAL> Nicknames are “J. Sizzle” and “Showtime”> Began playing tennis at age 8 when he found his mother’s

racquet> Father, Larry, is a financial advisor; mother, Pam, is a

housewife; brother, Eric> Graduated from Blue Valley North High School (Kansas)

in May 2011. Compiled an 80-0 record in his high school career, winning 4 consecutive state championships

> Favourite surfaces are clay and hard, and considers forehand his best shot

> Favourite tournament is US Open> Fan of Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), Kansas City Royals

(MLB) and Chicago Bulls (NBA)> Enjoys playing golf and hanging out with friends> Coached by Troy Hahn

JACK SOCK (USA) @JackSock Jack Sock @jack.sock

Career Win-Loss: 115-82Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 5-16Career 5-set Record: 4-1Career Prize Money: $4,765,205Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 22 (January 18, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 6 (May 11, 2015)


Date of Birth: March 30, 1989Birthplace: Guimaraes, PortugalResidence: Barcelona, SpainHeight: 1.85m (6’1”)Weight: 73kg (161lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 43 (27-34) 2012: 99 (5-5) 2008: 598 (2-2)2015: 33 (38-31) 2011: 193 (2-2) 2007: T966 (0-0)2014: 54 (24-36) 2010: 242 (1-1)2013: 49 (16-14) 2009: 445 (2-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $1,084,465Win-Loss: 27-34 (singles), 10-21 (doubles)Singles Semi-finalist: NiceQuarter-finalist: Madrid, Båstad, Umag, St. Petersburg, Tokyo

CAREER> Ranking: Highest-ranked Portuguese player in Open

Era finished 5 straight seasons in Top 100 (2012-16). Achieved career-high No. 28 on May 16, 2016 after reaching ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2R (l. to Thiem). Broke into Top 100 on Oct. 15, 2012 and cracked Top 50 on Oct. 7, 2013, one week after winning Kuala Lumpur title.

> Milestones: Became 1st Portuguese ATP champion by winning 2013 Kuala Lumpur title (d. Ferrer in QF, Benneteau in final after saving 1 MP). Snapped 5-match losing streak in finals with 2nd title at 2015 Valencia (d. Bautista Agut). Saved 4 MPs in 2015 Geneva QF win over Andujar en route to final (l. to Bellucci) and 1 MP in 2015 Umag QF win over Fognini en route to final (l. to Thiem). Winner of 5 Challenger and 7 Futures titles. Earned 20+ tour-level wins in 3 straight seasons, highlighted by career-high 38 victories in 2015. Snapped 21-match losing streak vs Top 10 players by advancing to 2016 Tokyo QF (d. No. 5 Nishikori 34 ret, l. to Goffin). Enjoyed 100th ATP World Tour win in 2016 Nice 1R (d. Halys). Approaching 100 wins on ATP Challenger Tour (80-56) after passing 100 on ITF Futures Circuit (108-75). Victorious in ATP debut on home soil at 2008 Estoril as Q (d. Marach, l. to Gil).

> Grand Slams: Reached 3R of a Grand Slam 5 times: 2013 US Open (d. Dimitrov and Nieminen in 5 sets, l. to No. 1 Djokovic), 2015 Australian Open (l. to Murray), 2016 Australian Open (l. to Murray in 4 sets), 2016 Wimbledon (l. to Vesely) and 2016 US Open (d. Lopez, l. to Dimitrov in 4 sets). Defeated Goffin to qualify at 2012 Roland Garros (l. to Granollers in 1R).

> ATP Masters 1000: Advanced to 1st ATP Masters 1000 QF at 2016 Madrid (d. Sock, l. to Nadal in 3 sets). Won

back-to-back main draw matches one other time at an ATP Masters 1000 event, beating Carreño Busta and Simon en route to 2014 Miami 3R (l. to Berdych).

CAREER TITLES (2): 2015 (1) - Valencia(IH); 2013 (1) – Kuala Lumpur(IH). FINALIST (5): 2015 (3) – St. Petersburg(IH), Umag(CL), Geneva(CL); 2014 (2) – Metz(IH), Båstad(CL).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 15-16) Career 16 15 14 13 12 Aus. Open 5-4 3R 3R 1R 2R — Roland Garros 3-5 2R 2R 1R 2R 1R Wimbledon 2-3 3R 1R 1R — — US Open 5-4 3R 1R 2R 3R —

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 14-27) Career 16 15 14 13 Indian Wells 1-3 2R 1R 2R — Miami 3-4 3R 1R 3R 1R Monte-Carlo 2-3 2R 2R 1R — Madrid 4-3 QF 2R 1R — Rome 1-3 2R 1R 1R — Canada 0-3 1R 1R 1R — Cincinnati 2-3 1R 2R 2R — Shanghai 0-3 1R 1R 1R — Paris 1-2 2R — 1R —

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 7 with his father > Father, Armando, is a tennis judge at a local club;

mother, Adelaide, is a banker; brother, Luis> Growing up, admired Juan Carlos Ferrero, Pete

Sampras and Roger Federer> Moved to Barcelona at age 15 to pursue his dream of

becoming a professional tennis player> Considers forehand as best shot > Favourite surface is clay > Speaks Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, English,

French and Italian> Hobbies include playing and watching football,

reading books, going to the cinema and hanging out with friends

> If he wasn’t a tennis player, he would have loved to have been a football player or a doctor

> Trains at BTT Academy in Barcelona, supervised by Francisco Roig and coached by countryman Frederico Marques

JOAO SOUSA (POR) www.joaosousaofficial.com @joaosousa30 João Sousa @joaosousaoficial

Career Win-Loss: 117-125 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 2-23Career 5-set Record: 4-3Career Prize Money: $ 3,520,281Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 28 (May 16, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 76 (March 23, 2015)


Date of Birth: April 25, 1990Birthplace: Warstein, GermanyResidence: Warstein, GermanyHeight: 1.96m (6’5”)Weight: 87kg (192lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 63 (13-18) 2013: 110 (4-9) 2010: 357 (0-0)2015: 108 (5-19) 2012: 167 (0-0) 2009: 703 (0-0)2014: 59 (15-17) 2011: 238 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $395,972Win-Loss: 13-18 (singles), 4-5 (doubles)Challenger: 24-10 (singles), 8-6 (doubles)Singles Quarter-finalist: Kitzbühel, Antwerp

CAREER> Ranking: The German has finished 5 straight seasons

in Top 200 (2012-16), with year-end high of No. 59 in 2014. Achieved career-high No. 46 on Oct. 27, 2014 soon after run to Vienna QF (d. Stakhovsky 76 in 3rd, l. to Murray). Broke into Top 100 on Aug. 12, 2013 after reaching San Marino, SMR Challenger SF (l. to Cecchinato). Spent 1st 22 weeks of 2016 ranked outside Top 100 before reaching Furth, GER Challenger final (l. to Albot).

> Milestones: Advanced to 1st 3 ATP World Tour SFs in 2014 at Marseille (d. Llodra, l. to Tsonga), Munich as Q (d. Berankis, l. to Fognini) and Metz (d. Kohlschreiber, l. to Goffin). Owns 5 singles and 3 doubles titles at Challengers, sweeping 2016 Alphen aan den Rijn, NED titles in singles (d. Haase) and doubles w/Masur (d. Haase/Westerhof). Also won 2016 Mons, BEL Challenger title (d. Mathieu, Medvedev and Millot). Snapped 13-match tour-level losing streak by beating Mahut in 2016 Montpellier 1R (l. to Bemelmans in 2R). Went 0-7 on clay and 0-3 on grass in 2015. Made tour-level debut at 2013 Barcelona as LL (l. to Ramos-Viñolas) and earned 1st win at 2013 Wimbledon as Q (d. Kavcic). Lost in qualifying draw of 1st 20 attempts at tour-level events from June 2009 to May 2013. Surpassed 100 career wins at Challengers (122-73) and approaching 100 at Futures (99-41).

> Grand Slams: Won 1R matches at 3 Grand Slam events: 2013 Wimbledon as Q (d. Kavcic, l. to Chardy), 2014 Roland Garros (d. Olivetti, l. to Monfils) and 2014 US Open (d. Kukushkin in 5 sets, l. to Isner). Also qualified at 2013 Roland Garros (l. to Donskoy in 1R) and 2016 Roland Garros (l. to Tsonga in 1R).

> ATP Masters 1000: Saved 1 MP for biggest win of career by ranking over No. 3 Wawrinka in 2016 ATP Masters 1000 Paris 2R as Q (l. to Isner in 3R). Saved 3 MPs to earn 1st ATP Masters 1000 win of career at 2015 Miami over countryman Becker (l. to Garcia-Lopez in 2R). Qualified at 2016 Monte-Carlo (l. to Thiem in 1R).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 3-13) Career 16 15 14 13 Aus. Open 0-2 — 1R 1R — Roland Garros 1-4 1R 1R 2R 1R Wimbledon 1-4 1R 1R 1R 2R US Open 1-3 1R — 2R 1R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 3-5) Career 16 15 Indian Wells 0-1 — 1R Miami 1-1 — 2R Monte-Carlo 0-2 1R 1R Paris 2-1 3R —

PERSONAL> Nickname is "Struffi"> Began playing tennis at age 6 with his parents, Dieter

and Martina, who are both tennis coaches> Favourite surface is clay and shot is backhand> Favourite tournament is Roland Garros> Idol growing up was Pete Sampras> Hobbies include football and watching television and

movies> Supports Borussia Dortmund (football)> Coached by countryman Carsten Arriens

JAN-LENNARD STRUFF (GER)www.janlennardstruff.com @Struffitennis Jan-Lennard Struff @jlstruffi

Career Win-Loss: 37-63Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 1-3Career 5-set Record: 2-4 Career Prize Money: $1,532,700Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 46 (October 27, 2014)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 129 (August 17, 2015)

GERMANS IN YEAR-END TOP 100 OF EMIRATES ATP RANKINGS

No. 24 Alexander ZverevNo. 32 Philipp KohlschreiberNo. 50 Florian MayerNo. 51 Mischa ZverevNo. 63 Jan-Lennard StruffNo. 72 Dustin Brown


Date of Birth: September 3, 1993Birthplace: Wiener Neustadt, AustriaResidence: Lichtenwörth, AustriaHeight: 1.85m (6’1”)Weight: 82kg (180lbs)Plays: Right-handed One-handed backhand


2016: 8 (58-24) 2012: 405 (1-2)2015: 20 (36-28) 2011: 640 (1-3)2014: 39 (22-23) 2010: T915(0-0)2013: 121 (4-2)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $3,152,363Win-Loss: 58-24 (singles), 12-17 (doubles)Singles Winner: Buenos Aires, Acapulco, Nice, StuttgartFinalist: Munich, MetzSemi-finalist: Brisbane, Rio de Janeiro, Roland Garros, HalleQuarter-finalist: Rome, Cincinnati, ChengduDoubles Finalist: Kitzbühel (w/Novak)

CAREER> Ranking: The Austrian broke into Top 10 and achieved

career-high No. 7 on June 6, 2016 after reaching Roland Garros SF. Became youngest player in Top 10 since Raonic (Aug. 12, 2013), 3rd Austrian overall and 1st since J. Melzer (May 30, 2011). Improved year-end ranking for 6th straight season in 2016, finishing at No. 8. Peaked at No. 2 in juniors on Jan. 3, 2011.

> ATP Finals: Qualified for ATP Finals in 2016, posting 1-2 record (d. Monfils, l. to Djokovic and Raonic).

> Milestones: Captured 1st 3 singles titles in 2015 – all on clay: Nice (d. L. Mayer 76 in 3rd), Umag (d. Sousa) and Gstaad (d. Goffin). Followed with 4 titles on 3 surfaces in 2016: Buenos Aires (d. Almagro 76 in 3rd), Acapulco (d. Tomic), Nice (d. A. Zverev) and Stuttgart (d. Kohlschreiber). Saved 1 MP in Buenos Aires 2R (d. Elias) and SF (d. Nadal), as well as 2 MPs in Stuttgart SF (d. Federer). Ended junior career in 2011 with 18 straight wins and 3 straight titles at Yucatan Cup (d. Edmund), Eddie Herr (d. Ofner) and Orange Bowl (d. Ofner). Posted career-high 58 tour-level victories in 2016, highlighted by 22-3 record in deciding sets (19-21 entering 2016). Enjoyed 10-match win streak in 2015 (all on clay) and led ATP in 2014 by qualifying into 7 main draws with 17-1 qualifying record (only loss to Goffin 76 in 3rd at Acapulco). Made tour-level debut at 2011 Kitzbühel as WC (l. to Gimeno-Traver) and earned 1st win at 2011 Vienna as WC (d. 44-year-old former No. 1 Muster). Also advanced to 1st doubles final on home soil at 2016 Kitzbühel w/Novak (l. to Koolhof/Middelkoop after holding 1 MP). Went 115-33 on ITF Juniors Circuit.

> Grand Slams: Reached 1st Grand Slam QF and SF at 2016 Roland Garros (d. Goffin, l. to No. 1 Djokovic). Also reached US Open 4R in 2014 (d. Gulbis and Lopez, l. to Berdych) and 2016 (ret vs. del Potro). Made Grand Slam debut at 2014 Australian Open as Q (d. Sousa, l. to Anderson in 2R). Advanced to 2011 Roland Garros juniors final (d. Edmund in

1R, l. to Fratangelo 86 in 3rd).> ATP Masters 1000: Advanced to 3 ATP Masters 1000 QFs:

2015 Miami (l. to Murray in 3 sets), 2016 Rome (d. Federer, l. to Nishikori) and 2016 Cincinnati (l. to Raonic). Win over No. 2 Federer in Rome is biggest of career by ranking.

CAREER TITLES (7): 2016 (4) – Stuttgart(G), Nice(CL), Acapulco(H), Buenos Aires(CL); 2015 (3) – Gstaad(CL), Umag(CL), Nice(CL). FINALIST (3): 2016 (2) –Metz(IH), Munich(CL); 2014 (1) – Kitzbühel(CL). CAREER DOUBLES FINALIST (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 20-12) Career 16 15 14Aus. Open 3-3 3R 1R 2R Roland Garros 7-3 SF 2R 2RWimbledon 2-3 2R 2R 1RUS Open 8-3 4R 3R 4R

ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 161-2 RR

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 25-23) Career 16 15 14 Indian Wells 4-3 4R 1R 3R Miami 7-3 4R QF 2R Monte-Carlo 2-3 3R 1R 1RMadrid* 2-1 1R — 3RRome 5-2 QF 3R — Canada 0-3 2R 1R 1RCincinnati 1-3 QF 1R 1R Shanghai 2-2 — 2R 2RParis 2-3 2R 2R 2R*W/O in 2014 not included as loss

PERSONAL> Nicknamed “Dominator”> Began playing tennis at age 6> Father, Wolfgang, and mother, Karin, are professional

tennis coaches; brother, Moritz, also plays tennis> Idols growing up were countrymen Stefan Koubek and

Jürgen Melzer> Favourite shot is forehand and surface is clay> Favourite tournaments are Vienna and Kitzbühel> Big football fan and supports Chelsea FC> Also enjoys and follows ski jump competitions> Joined Austrian military service from Nov. 2014 to Apr.

2015 (did not miss any tournaments)> Coached by Günter Bresnik. Physiotherapist: Alex Stober

DOMINIC THIEM (AUT) @ThiemDomi Dominic Thiem @domithiem

Career Win-Loss: 122-82Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 6-18Career 5-set Record: 3-2Career Prize Money: $5,161,869Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 7 (June 6, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 86 (October 3, 2016)


@jordanthommmo2 @jordanthompson2004

Date of Birth: April 20, 1994Birthplace: Sydney, AustraliaResidence: Sydney, AustraliaHeight: 1.83m (6'0")Weight: 73kg (161lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 79 (3-10) 2014: 273 (0-1)2015: 154 (0-1) 2013: 315 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $303,995Win-Loss: 3-10 (singles), 2-3 (doubles)Challenger: 46-17 (singles), 27-14 (doubles)

CAREER>��Ranking: The Aussie has improved year-end ranking in 3

straight seasons (2014-16). Finished 2016 at career-high No. 79 following 46-17 campaign on ATP Challenger Tour. Broke into Top 100 on May 2, 2016 following run to Anning, CHN Challenger title. Earned 1st ATP ranking point as 18-year-old on Jan. 28, 2013 after winning qualifying 1R match at Australian Open (d. Renavand 97 in 3rd, l. to Sweeting in Q2). Peaked at No. 18 in junior rankings on Oct. 15, 2012.

>��Milestones: Captured 1st 4 Challenger titles in 2016 at Cherbourg, FRA (d. Herbert and Pavlasek); Anning, CHN (d. Bourgue); Ho Chi Minh, VIE (d. Soeda) and Traralgon, AUS (d. Zemlja). Added 4 Challenger doubles titles w/Saville in 2016 at Launceston, AUS (d. Kelly/Reid); Shenzhen, CHN (d. Myneni/Nedunchezhiyan); Lexington, USA (d. Scholtz/Vorster) and Canberra, AUS (d. Reid/Smith). Lost 1st 3 Challenger singles finals at 2014 Bangkok, THA (l. to Chung); 2015 Ho Chi Minh, VIE (l. to Myneni) and 2015 Traralgon, AUS (l. to Ebden). Winner of 5 ITF Futures Circuit titles. Recorded 1st ATP World Tour win at 2016 Sydney (d. Klizan, l. to Tomic in 2R). Owns records of 90-55 at Challengers and 88-32 at Futures. Went 82-38 on ITF Juniors Circuit, including wins over #NextGen players Chung and E. Ymer.

>��Grand Slams: Earned 1st Grand Slam main draw singles win at 2016 Roland Garros as WC (d. Djere, l. to Karlovic 12-10 in 5th). Lost Australian Open 1R matches in 2014 (l. to Janowicz in tour-level debut after leading by 2 sets), 2015 (l. to Sousa) and 2016 (l. to Bellucci). Led by 2 sets and held 2 MPs in 2016 US Open 1R vs. Darcis before falling 75 in 5th. In doubles at 2016 Wimbledon, saved 8 MPs w/Hewitt to beat Almagro/Marrero 19-17 in 3rd (l. to Pospisil/Sock in 2R). Finished junior career by reaching 2012 US Open doubles final w/Kyrgios (l. to Edmund/Silva).

>��ATP Masters 1000: Yet to play a main draw or qualifying match at ATP Masters 1000 level.

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 1-6) Career 16 15 14 Aus. Open 0-3 1R 1R 1R Roland Garros 1-1 2R — — Wimbledon 0-1 1R — — US Open 0-1 1R — —

PERSONAL> Full name is Jordan Alan Thompson> Began playing tennis at age 4 with his father, Stephen,

a tennis coach> Mother, Karen, works at a superannuation company;

sister, Karlie> Idol growing up was Lleyton Hewitt> Enjoys playing soccer and Playstation with friends> Fan of the National Rugby League and would have

played rugby if he wasn’t a tennis player. Favourite team is Wests Tigers; favourite player is Brett Hodgson.

> Went to school at Oakhill College in Australia.

JORDAN THOMPSON (AUS)

Career Win-Loss: 3-12Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 0-0Career 5-set Record: 0-3Career Prize Money: $469,324Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 79 (November 28, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 115 (November 7, 2016)

2016 ATP CHALLENGER TOUR WINS LEADERSPlayer W-L TitlesRogerio Dutra Silva 50-23 1Jordan Thompson 46-17 4Facundo Bagnis 45-11 6Gerald Melzer 44-16 4Guido Andreozzi 44-20 2Nicolas Kicker 43-24 2Frances Tiafoe 42-18 1Konstantin Kravchuk 40-15 2Adam Pavlasek 39-18 2Horacio Zeballos 38-16 2


Date of Birth: January 20, 1998Birthplace: Hyattsville, MD, USA Residence: Florida, USAHeight: 1.88m (6’2”) Weight: 77kg (170lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 108 (1-6)2015: 180 (1-5)2014: 1136 (0-1)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $189,774Win-Loss: 1-6 (singles), 0-1 (doubles)Challenger: 42-18 (singles), 4-9 (doubles)

CAREER> Ranking: The American rose nearly 1,000 spots in

year-end rankings from No. 1136 in 2014 to No. 180 in 2015. Achieved career-high No. 100 on Oct. 10, 2016 after winning Stockton, USA Challenger title. Broke into Top 200 on Nov. 16, 2015 following run to Knoxville, USA Challenger final. Peaked in junior rankings at No. 2 on April 14, 2014.

> Milestones: Following 0-5 start to career in Challenger finals, won titles in 2016 at Granby, CAN (d. Arevalo) and Stockton, USA (d. Rubin). Earned 1st pro title at 2015 Bakersfield, USA Futures as WC (d. Tabatruong). Won 2013 Orange Bowl junior title at age 15 to become youngest champion in tournament history (d. Kozlov in 3 sets). Made ATP debut near hometown at 2014 Washington as WC (l. to Donskoy). Secured 1st ATP singles win at 2015 Winston-Salem as Q (d. Duckworth 76 in 3rd, l. to Bellucci 76 in 3rd). Owns records of 2-12 on ATP World Tour, 62-30 on ATP Challenger Tour and 25-9 on ITF Futures Circuit. Of 140 main draw matches, 75 have gone to a deciding set (54%). Went 55-19 on ITF Juniors Circuit, including wins over fellow #NextGen players Fritz, Kozlov, Mmoh, Paul and Rublev.

> Grand Slams: Let 2-set lead slip away in 2016 US Open 1R as WC (l. to Isner 76 in 5th). Made Grand Slam debut at 2015 Roland Garros as WC (l. to Klizan). Also received WC at 2015 US Open (l. to Troicki in 1R) after winning

USTA Boys’ 18s National Championship (d. Kozlov in 5 sets). Enjoyed 1st tour-level doubles win at 2014 US Open w/Mmoh as WC (d. Estrella Burgos/Gabashvili, l. to Lipsky/Ram in 2R). Also at 2014 US Open, fell in singles qualifying 1R (l. to Ito in 3 sets) and reached juniors SF (d. Rublev, l. to Halys 76 in 3rd).

> ATP Masters 1000: Made winning ATP Masters 1000 debut at 2016 Indian Wells as WC, beating #NextGen rival Fritz before falling to Goffin 76 in 3rd after holding 2 MPs.

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 0-3) Career 16 15 Roland Garros 0-1 — 1R US Open 0-2 1R 1R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 1-1) Career 16 Indian Wells 1-1 2R

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 3 with twin brother Franklin> Father, Frances Sr.; mother, Alphina> A product of Junior Tennis Champions Center in College

Park, Md., where his father, an immigrant from Sierra Leone, helped construct tennis facility in 1999 and became Head of Maintenance soon after.The twins would often come to work with their father and spend the entire day at the tennis center. Their mother helped them with schooling while their father worked.

> Favourite surface is clay and shot is forehand > Favourite tournament is Indian Wells > Enjoys going to the movies and watching basketball and

American football > Big fan of Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA)

and Washington Redskins (NFL)> Coached by Nicolas Todero and former World No. 15

Robby Ginepri

FRANCES TIAFOE (USA) @FTiafoe @bigfoe1998

Career Win-Loss: 2-12Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 0-0Career 5-set Record: 0-1Career Prize Money: $329,016Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 100 (October 10, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 521 (September 22, 2014)

AMERICAN TEENS WHO WON 2016 CHALLENGER TITLES

Player Title(s)Frances Tiafoe Granby, CAN; Stockton, USATaylor Fritz Happy Valley, AUSStefan Kozlov Columbus, USAMichael Mmoh Knoxville, USAReilly Opelka Charlottesville, USA


Date of Birth: October 21, 1992 Birthplace: Stuttgart, GermanyResidence: Monte-Carlo, MonacoHeight: 1.96m (6’5”)Weight: 91kg (201lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 26 (30-24) 2013: 51 (25-22) 2010: 208 (4-6)2015: 18 (40-27) 2012: 52 (26-27) 2009: 285 (1-3)2014: 56 (17-15) 2011: 42 (16-15) 2008: 772 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $1,174,235Win-Loss: 30-24 (singles), 5-11 (doubles)Singles Finalist: AcapulcoSemi-finalist: Brisbane, London/Queen's ClubQuarter-finalist: Sydney, Quito, ’s-Hertogenbosch, Cincinnati, ShenzhenDoubles Finalist: Beijing (w/Sock)

CAREER> Ranking: The Aussie has finished 6 straight seasons in

Top 60 (2011-16). Reached career-high No. 17 on Jan. 11, 2016 after advancing to Brisbane SF (d. Nishikori, l. to Raonic). Ranked between No. 17 and No. 26 every week during 2016 season. Earned 1st ATP ranking point as 15-year-old on Jan. 28, 2008 after Australian Open 1R qualifying win (d. Wang). Peaked at No. 2 in junior rankings on May 26, 2008.

> Milestones: Captured 3 titles, including back-to-back at Bogotá in 2014 (d. Karlovic) and 2015 (d. Mannarino). Won 1st title on home soil at 2013 Sydney (d. Anderson). Played in 1st ATP World Tour 500 final at 2016 Acapulco (l. to Thiem in 3 sets) and 1st doubles final at Beijing in team debut w/Sock (l. to Carreño Busta/Nadal). Earned personal-best 40 wins in 2015, including 100th career victory over Troicki in Delray Beach 2R. Made tour-level debut at 2009 Brisbane as 16-year-old WC (l. to Verdasco in 1R) and earned 1st win a week later at 2009 Australian Open as WC (d. Starace, l. to Muller in 2R).

> Grand Slams: Reached 1st Grand Slam QF at 2011 Wimbledon as 18-year-old Q (d. Söderling in 3R, l. to eventual champion Djokovic 75 in 4th). Advanced to 4R of a Grand Slam on 5 other occasions, most recently at 2016 Australian Open (l. to Murray) and 2016 Wimbledon (d. Verdasco in 5 sets of 1R, l. to Pouille 10-8 in 5th). Saved 2 MPs in 2015 US Open 2R win over countryman Hewitt (l. to Gasquet in 3R). Underwent double hip surgery following 2014 Australian Open. Hip injury also was cause of w/o vs. Ferrer in 2014 US Open 2R. Remains youngest Australian Open boys’ champion ever, winning title as 15-year-old in 2008 (d. Yang). Also won 2009 Wimbledon juniors title (d. Buchanan).

> ATP Masters 1000: Defeated Ferrer en route to 1st ATP Masters 1000 QFs of career at 2015 Indian Wells (w/o vs. No. 1 Djokovic) and 2015 Shanghai (l. to No. 1 Djokovic). Also reached 2016 Cincinnati QF (d. Nishikori, l. to Murray). Wrist injury forced retirement in 2016 Indian Wells 3R and withdrawal from Miami and Monte-Carlo. Suffered season-ending abdominal strain at 2016 Shanghai 1R.

CAREER SINGLES TITLES (3): 2015 (1) – Bogotá(H);2014 (1) – Bogotá(H); 2013 (1) – Sydney(H).FINALIST (2): 2016 (1) – Acapulco(H); 2014 (1) – Sydney(H). CAREER DOUBLES FINALIST (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 37-27) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 Aus. Open 15-8 4R 4R 1R 3R 4R 3R 2R 2R Roland Garros 3-7 2R 2R 1R 1R 2R 1R — 1R Wimbledon 13-7 4R 3R 2R 4R 1R QF 1R — US Open* 6-5 1R 3R 2R 2R 2R 2R — — * W/O in 2014 not included as loss

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 30-38) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 Indian Wells* 6-4 3R QF — 2R 1R 2R — Miami 3-5 — 3R 1R 2R 2R 1R — Monte-Carlo 2-4 — 2R — 1R 2R — 1R Madrid 0-4 1R 1R — 1R 1R — —Rome 1-3 1R 1R — — 2R — —Canada 6-6 3R 3R 1R 1R 2R 2R —Cincinnati 6-4 QF 2R 1R — 3R — —Shanghai 5-6 1R QF 1R 1R 1R 3R —Paris 1-2 — 2R — 1R — — —*W/O in 2015 not included as loss

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 7> Father, John, is a former taxi driver who now serves as

his coach; mother, Ady, was a biomedical scientist; sister, Sara, also plays tennis

> Favourite surface is grass> Idols growing up were Pete Sampras, Ian Thorpe and

Michael Jordan> Hobbies include basketball, football and table tennis> Likes Eminem and 50 Cent

BERNARD TOMIC (AUS)www.bernardtomic.com

Career Win-Loss: 159-139 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 8-35Career Prize Money: $4,776,168Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 17 (January 11, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 125 (October 10, 2016)


Date of Birth: February 10, 1986Birthplace: Belgrade, SerbiaResidence: Belgrade, SerbiaHeight: 1.93m (6’4” )Weight: 86kg (189lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 29 (34-29) 2011: 22 (40-26) 2006: 207 (1-1)2015: 22 (35-28) 2010: 28 (37-30) 2005: 343 (0-0)2014: 102 (8-4) 2009: 29 (32-29) 2004: T795 (0-0)2013: 74 (19-19) 2008: 57 (21-20) 2003: T958 (0-0)2012: 38 (26-29) 2007: 122 (5-7)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $1,233,410Win-Loss: 34-29 (singles), 11-22 (doubles)Singles Winner: SydneyFinalist: SofiaSemi-finalist: Winston-Salem, ChengduQuarter-finalist: Rotterdam, St. Petersburg, Vienna

CAREER> Ranking: The Serbian player has finished 8 of last 9

seasons in Top 75 (2008-13, 2015-16). Achieved career-high No. 12 on June 6, 2011 after reaching Roland Garros 4R. Broke into Top 100 on May 12, 2008 and Top 50 on Feb. 2, 2009. Fell from No. 53 on July 22, 2013 to No. 847 on July 21, 2014 during 12-month anti-doping suspension for failing to submit sample at 2013 ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo. Ended 2014 at No. 102 after reaching Gstaad QF as WC (d. Thiem in 1R, l. to Verdasco), Shenzhen QF as Q (d. Ferrer, l. to Giraldo) and Vienna SF as Q (l. to Murray). Also went 21-6 on ATP Challenger Tour during 2nd-half of 2014 with titles at Como, ITA as Q (d. Sorensen) and Banja Luka, BIH (d. Ramos Viñolas).

> Milestones: Won back-to-back titles at Sydney, claiming 1st all-qualifier final ever on ATP World Tour in 2015 (d. Kukushkin) and saving 1 MP in 2016 final (d. Dimitrov 76 in 3rd). Captured 1st singles title at 2010 Moscow (d. Baghdatis), then fell to Tipsarevic at 2011 Moscow in 1st All-Serbian final. Earned 30+ wins in 5 seasons (2009-11, 2015-16). Won ATP debut at 2006 Tokyo as Q (d. Vicente, l. to No. 1 Federer 76 76 in 2R).

> Grand Slams: Advanced to 4R of Grand Slam 5 times: 2011 Roland Garros (l. to Murray 75 in 5th), 2012 Wimbledon (d. Granollers and Klizan in 5 sets, l. to No. 1 Djokovic), 2013 Roland Garros (d. Cilic, l. to Tsonga), 2015 Wimbledon (l. to Pospisil after leading by 2 sets) and 2016 Roland Garros (d. Dimitrov in 5 sets, l. to Wawrinka). Reached 2004 Wimbledon junior doubles final w/Haase (l. to Evans/Oudsema). Beat Monfils in 2004 US Open 3R to prevent Frenchman from completing calendar junior Grand Slam.

> ATP Masters 1000: Reached 1st ATP Masters 1000 QF at 2011 Monte-Carlo (d. Robredo 36 21 ret, l. to Ferrer). Owns 1-10 record in R16 matches at ATP Masters 1000 events, most recently falling to Bautista Agut at 2016 Shanghai after upsetting Nadal.

> Davis Cup: Owns a 19-13 Davis Cup record (15-11 singles), clinching 2010 title for Serbia with 62 62 63 win over Llodra (SRB d. FRA 3-2).

CAREER TITLES (3): 2016 (1) – Sydney(H); 2015 (1) – Sydney(H); 2010 (1) – Moscow(IH). FINALIST (6): 2016 (1) – Sofia(IH); 2015 (1) – Stuttgart(G); 2011 (2) – Moscow(IH), Sydney(H); 2009 (1) – Bangkok(IH); 2008 (1) – Washington(H). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1). FINALIST (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 43-31) Career 16 15 13 12 11 10 09 08 Aus. Open 9-8 3R 3R 1R 2R 3R 2R 2R 1RRoland Garros 14-8 4R 2R 4R 2R 4R 3R 2R 1R Wimbledon 14-8 2R 4R 3R 4R 2R 2R 3R 2RUS Open 6-7 2R 3R — 1R 1R 1R 2R 3R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 48-60) Career 16 15 13 12 11 10 09 08 07Indian Wells 5-8 2R 1R 1R 2R 4R 4R 3R — 1RMiami 10-8 3R 3R 2R 3R 4R 2R 4R 2R —Monte-Carlo 6-7 1R 2R 1R 2R QF 2R 1R — —Madrid 2-7 1R 1R 2R 2R 1R 1R 1R — —Rome 8-7 2R 3R 2R 2R 2R 2R 2R — —Canada 4-6 1R 1R — 2R 3R 2R 1R — —Cincinnati 3-6 1R 1R — 3R 1R 2R 1R — —Shanghai 5-5 3R 2R — 2R 1R — 2R — —Paris 5-6 2R 3R — 1R 3R — 2R 1R —

PERSONAL> Nicknamed “Vik”> Began playing tennis at age 5 with countryman Nenad

Trifunovic as his coach> Father, Aleksandar, whose family is Russian, is a lawyer;

mother, Mila, is an economist> Inspired by Andre Agassi, who was his childhood idol> Lived and practiced in Boca Raton, Florida from age 13-15> Played football when he was younger> Fan of Partizan Belgrade team> Favourite shot is serve and favourite surface is hard> Wife, Aleksandra (married on November 27, 2016)> Coached by Jack Reader (since November 2012)

VIKTOR TROICKI (SRB)www.viktortroicki.com @troicki_viktor Viktor Troicki

Career Win-Loss: 258-222 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 9-60Career 5-set Record: 15-14Career Prize Money: $7,070,901Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 12 (June 6, 2011)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 49 (October 25, 2010)


Date of Birth: April 17, 1985Birthplace: Le Mans, FranceResidence: Gingins, SwitzerlandHeight: 1.88m (6’2”)Weight: 91kg (200lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand

JO-WILFRIED TSONGA (FRA)www.jowiltsonga.fr @tsonga7 Jo Wilfried Tsonga @tsongaofficiel

Career Win-Loss: 388-180 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 41-78Career 5-set record: 15-9Career Prize Money: $18,951,854Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 5 (February 27, 2012)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 33 (October 26, 2009)


2016: 12 (37-17) 2010: 13 (31-16) 2004: 157 (2-2)2015: 10 (32-16) 2009: 10 (53-20) 2003: 386 (0-0)2014: 12 (36-19) 2008: 6 (34-14) 2002: 504 (0-0)2013: 10 (39-16) 2007: 43 (14-10 ) 2001: 898 (0-0)2012: 8 (55-25) 2006: 212 (0-0)2011: 6 (55-24) 2005: 345 (0-1)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $2,265,379Win-Loss: 37-17 (singles), 6-7 (doubles)Singles Finalist: ViennaSemi-finalist: Auckland, Monte-CarloQuarter-finalist: Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Wimbledon, US Open, Shanghai, Paris

CAREER> Ranking: The Frenchman has ended 9 straight seasons in

Top 15, highlighted by 6 Top 10 finishes (2008-09, 2011-13, 2015). Ranked in Top 25 each week since 2008 Aus. Open final, including 10 weeks at career-high No. 5 in 2012.

> ATP Finals: Qualified for ATP Finals in 2008 and 2011-12. Reached 2011 final (d. Nadal in RR, l. to Federer).

> Milestones: Won 6 of 12 titles in France (3 Metz, 2 Marseille, 1 Paris). Earned 30+ wins in 9 straight seasons (2008-16), with 300th in 2014 Rome 2R (d. Anderson). One of 3 players to beat Djokovic, Nadal and Federer when each were No. 1 (also Murray, del Potro). Won ATP singles debut at 2004 Beijing as Q (d. Moya, l. to H. Lee in 2R).

> Grand Slams: Reached 2008 Aus. Open final (d. Murray, Gasquet and Nadal; l. to Djokovic). Advanced to 5 other Slam SFs, most recently at 2015 Roland Garros (d. Berdych and Nishikori, l. to eventual champion Wawrinka). One of 3 men to beat Murray, Djokovic, Nadal and Federer at Grand Slams (also Wawrinka, Berdych). Owns 108 Slam wins, most by a Frenchman in Open Era. Missed 2008 Roland Garros and Wimbledon (right knee surgery), 2010 and 2013 US Open (left knee), and 2015 Aus. Open (right forearm). Retired in 2016 Roland Garros 3R (adductor) and US Open QF (left knee). Won 2003 US Open junior title (d. Baghdatis).

> ATP Masters 1000: Won ATP Masters 1000 titles at 2008 Paris (d. Djokovic, Roddick and Nalbandian) and 2014 Toronto (d. No. 1 Djokovic, Murray, Dimitrov and Federer). Runner-up at 2011 Paris (l. to Federer) and 2015 Shanghai (d. Anderson and Nadal, l. to No. 1 Djokovic).

> Davis Cup/Olympics: Owns 24-8 Davis Cup record (18-7 singles), helping France to 2014 final (l. to SUI 3-1). At 2012 London Olympics, earned doubles silver medal w/Llodra (d. Ferrer/F. Lopez 18-16 in 3rd, l. to Bryan/Bryan).

CAREER TITLES (12): 2015 (1) – Metz(IH); 2014 (1) – Toronto(H); 2013 (1) – Marseille(IH), 2012 (2) – Metz(IH), Doha(H); 2011 (2) – Metz(IH), Vienna(IH); 2009 (3) – Tokyo(H), Marseille(IH), Johannesburg(H); 2008 (2) – Paris(IH), Bangkok(IH). FINALIST (11). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (4). FINALIST (4).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 108-35) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 05Aus. Open 30-9 4R — 4R QF 4R 3R SF QF F 1R —Roland Garros 27-9 3R SF 4R SF QF 3R 4R 4R — — 1RWimbledon 28-9 QF 3R 4R 2R SF SF QF 3R — 4R —US Open 23-8 QF QF 4R — 2R QF — 4R 3R 3R —

ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 12 11 08 4-7 RR F RR

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 117-67, 2-2 in finals) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 04Indian Wells 13-8 QF — 2R QF 4R 2R 4R 3R 4R — —Miami 17-9 3R 3R 4R 4R QF 3R QF QF 3R — —Monte-Carlo 14-7 SF 3R QF SF QF 2R 3R — — — —Madrid 11-9 3R 3R 2R QF 3R 3R 2R 2R 3R — —Rome 8-8 — 2R 3R 2R QF 2R QF 1R 1R — —Canada 16-4 — QF WON — 2R SF — SF — — —Cincinnati 2-5 3R 1R 1R — — 2R — 2R — — —Shanghai 17-7 QF F — SF QF 2R QF 3R — — —Paris 18-9 QF 3R 3R 2R QF F — QF WON 2R 2R Hamburg: 1-1 (2R - 2008)

PERSONAL> Nicknamed “Ali”> Father, ex-handball player Didier, and mother

Evelyne, are teachers; sister, Sarah; brother, Enzo. Says he got strength from his father, kindness from his mother

> Voted 2007 ATP Newcomer of the Year and 2008 Most Improved Player of the Year by his fellow players

> His 2008 Paris-Bercy final vs. Nalbandian attracted 2nd-highest audience on French TV Canal+ in 2008 for a Sunday sports program, peaking at 1.3 million viewers on match point

> In 2011, he was presented with the ATP Aces for Charity grant for his foundation “Attrap’ La Balle”, which provides underprivileged children in Congo with access to sports

> Coached by Thierry Ascione


Date of Birth: November 15, 1983Birthplace: Madrid, SpainResidence: Doha, QatarHeight: 1.85m (6’1”)Weight: 87kg (194lbs)Plays: Left-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 42 (29-26) 2010: 9 (43-22) 2004: 36 (31-25)2015: 49 (24-26) 2009: 9 (52-25) 2003: 107 (7-12)2014: 33 (26-20) 2008: 16 (47-27) 2002: 173 (1-2)2013: 30 (29-23) 2007: 26 (34-28) 2001: 462 (0-0)2012: 24 (32-22) 2006: 33 (35-28) 2000: T1334 (0-0)2011: 24 (36-24) 2005: 36 (31-25) 1999: T1031 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $846,058Win-Loss: 29-26 (singles), 8-8 (doubles)Singles Winner: BucharestFinalist: BåstadQuarter-finalist: Atlanta, Winston-SalemDoubles Semi-finalist: Los Cabos (w/Marrero)

CAREER> Ranking: The Spaniard has ended 13 straight seasons in

singles Top 50 (2004-16). Broke into singles Top 10 after reaching 2009 Australian Open SF and doubles Top 10 after winning 2013 ATP Finals w/Marrero.

> ATP Finals: Won ATP Finals doubles title in 2013 w/Marrero (d. Bryan/Bryan 10-7 in Match TB). Struck forehand at 117 mph during final. In 2009, lost all 3 RR singles matches in 3 sets (l. to No. 1 Federer, del Potro and Murray). Only active player to qualify in both singles and doubles, and 1st since Bjorkman (1997 singles; 1994, 1996 and 2003-08 doubles)

> Milestones: Winner of 7 singles and 7 doubles titles, with 1st in both coming in 2004: Valencia (d. Montañes) and Stockholm w/F. Lopez (d. Arthurs/Hanley). Went 4 years between 5th and 6th singles title, snapping 0-6 run in finals with win at 2014 Houston (d. Almagro). Went 7+ years between 1st and 2nd doubles title at 2012 Buenos Aires w/Marrero (d. Mertinak/Sa). Earned 20+ singles wins in 13 straight seasons (2004-16). Secured 400th victory in 2014 US Open 1R (d. Rola). Owns an 0-11 record vs. World No. 1. Made ATP debut at 2002 Estoril as Q (l. to Voinea) and earned 1st win at 2002 Sopot as Q (d. Puerta).

> Grand Slams: Upset Murray and Tsonga en route to 1st Grand Slam SF at 2009 Australian Open (l. to No. 1 Nadal in 5h14m). Avenged loss to Nadal by beating him in 4h41m at 2016 Australian Open. Reached QFs at 2009 US Open (l. to Djokovic), 2010 US Open (d. Ferrer 76 in 5th, l. to No. 1 Nadal) and 2013 Wimbledon (l. to eventual champion Murray after leading by 2 sets). Played in 54 straight Slams, 2nd-longest active streak (Lopez 59).

> ATP Masters 1000: Reached 2010 Monte-Carlo singles final (d. Djokovic, l. to Nadal) and 2013 Shanghai doubles

final w/Marrero (l. to Dodig/Melo).> Davis Cup: Played on Davis Cup championship teams in

2008-09 and 2011. Clinched 2008 title with 5-set win over Acasuso (ESP d. ARG 3-1) and 2009 title by teaming w/F. Lopez for doubles win (ESP d. CZE 5-0). Owns an 18-13 record overall (9-5 singles).

CAREER TITLES (7) 2016 (1) – Bucharest(CL); 2014 (1) – Houston(CL); 2010 (2) – Barcelona(CL), San Jose(IH); 2009 (1) – New Haven(H); 2008 (1) – Umag(CL); 2004 (1) – Valencia(CL). FINALIST (14). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (7). FINALIST (5).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 94-54) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03Aus. Open 21-13 2R 3R 2R 3R 1R 4R 4R SF 2R 2R 2R 2R 1R —Roland Garros 25-13 3R 2R 4R 2R 3R 3R 4R 4R 4R 4R 2R 1R 2R —Wimbledon 22-14 1R 3R 1R QF 3R 2R 1R 4R 4R 3R 4R 2R 2R 1RUS Open 26-14 1R 2R 2R 1R 3R 3R QF QF 3R 3R 3R 4R 2R 3R

ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 090-3 RR Doubles (1-0 in finals). WON - 2013 (w/Marrero)

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 108-106) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03Indian Wells 15-13 3R 3R 4R 2R 3R 3R 3R QF 3R 3R 3R 2R 1R —Miami 16-14 3R 4R 2R 2R 3R 2R QF QF 2R 2R 3R 3R 2R 3RMonte-Carlo 9-11 2R 1R — 1R 3R 2R F QF 1R 1R 1R 1R — —Madrid 16-14 2R 3R 2R 3R QF 1R 3R QF 2R 2R 1R 2R 3R 1RRome 14-10 — — 1R 2R 2R 2R SF QF 3R 1R 2R QF — —Canada 9-8 — 1R — — — 2R 2R 3R 2R 3R 3R — 1R —Cincinnati 8-11 2R 2R 2R — — 3R 2R 1R 3R 2R 1R — 1R 1RShanghai 4-7 1R 1R — 2R 3R 2R 1R 2R — — — — — —Paris 9-13 2R 1R 3R 2R 1R 2R 3R 3R 3R 1R 1R 2R 1R —Hamburg: 8-5 (QF - 2008, 2006; 3R - 2004; 1R - 2007, 2005) Doubles (0-1 in finals). Shanghai: F – 2013 (w/Marrero)

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 4 with father, Jose, at their home,

which had 2 hard courts in the backyard> Father and mother, Olga, own restaurants in Madrid; sisters,

Sara and Ana> Favourite football team is Real Madrid> Considers forehand best shot> Enjoys spending free time in Miami > Coached by Nacho Truyol and Sergio Perez. Fitness trainers

are Jesus Rivera-Huidobro and Claudio Soliva.

FERNANDO VERDASCO (ESP) @FerVerdasco7 Fernando Verdasco @ferverdasco

Career Win-Loss: 458-336Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 22-87Career 5-set Record: 22-20Career Prize Money: $13,091,294Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 7 (April 20, 2009)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 8 (November 11, 2013)


Date of Birth: July 10, 1993Birthplace: Pribran, Czech RepublicResidence: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Height: 1.98m (6’6”)Weight: 92kg (203lbs)Plays: Left-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 55 (21-22) 2012: 260 (0-0)2015: 41 (24-30) 2011: 604 (0-0)2014: 66 (16-17) 2010: 862 (0-0)2013: 84 (0-7)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $676,329Win-Loss: 21-22 (singles), 4-7 (doubles)Challenger: 6-3 (singles), 0-3 (doubles)Singles Semi-finalist: MarrakechQuarter-finalist: Istanbul, ShenzhenDoubles Semi-finalist: Dubai (w/Chung)

CAREER> Ranking: The Czech has finished 4 straight seasons in Top

100 (2013-16). Achieved career-high ranking of No. 35 on Apr. 27, 2015 after reaching Bucharest final. Two days before 20th birthday, broke into Top 100 at No. 89 on July 8, 2013 after reaching Braunschweig, GER Challenger final (l. to F. Mayer). Finished 2013 season as youngest player in the Top 100. Earned 1st ranking point as 16-year-old on May 17, 2010 following 1R win at Teplice, CZE Futures as WC (d. Dlouhy, l. to Balazs in 2R). Ended 2011 as World No. 1 junior.

> Milestones: Reached 1st 2 ATP World Tour singles finals of career in 2015, winning Auckland as Q (d. Mannarino) and finishing as runner-up at Bucharest (l. to Garcia-Lopez). As 21-year-old, won doubles title at 2014 Moscow with 37-year-old countryman Cermak (d. Groth/Guccione). Winner of 5 Challenger and 9 Futures singles titles, most recently claiming title at 2015 Prostejov, CZE Challenger (d. Djere). Earned all 61 of his tour-level victories since 2014, snapping 7-match losing streak to start career with 1st win at 2014 Chennai (d. Nedunchezhiyan, l. to Roger-Vasselin in 2R). Made tour-level debut at 2013 Davis Cup 1R tie vs. Switzerland (l. to Laaksonen). Owns records of 67-27 at Challengers and 87-34 at Futures.

> Grand Slams: Advanced to Grand Slam 4R for 1st time at 2016 Wimbledon (d. Thiem in 2R, l. to Berdych in 5 sets after saving 7 MPs). Also reached 3R at 2014 Wimbledon (d. Monfils, l. to Kyrgios) and 2015 US Open (d. Karlovic, l. to Isner). Struggled with left arm injury in 2016, retiring from 3 matches, withdrawing from 2 events and conceding w/o to No. 1 Djokovic in US Open 2R. Swept 2011 Australian Open junior titles in singles (d. Saville) and doubles w/Horansky (d. Wagland/Whittington). Also reached junior

finals in 2011 US Open singles (l. to Golding), 2010 US Open doubles w/Golding (l. to Beretta/Quiroz) and 2011 Wimbledon doubles w/Golding (l. to Morgan/Pavic).

> ATP Masters 1000: Defeated No. 1 Djokovic for 1st win over a Top 10 opponent en route to 2016 ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo 3R (l. to Monfils). Also reached 3R in ATP Masters 1000 debut at 2014 Indian Wells (l. to Murray).

CAREER TITLES (1): 2015 (1) – Auckland(H). FINALIST (1): 2015 (1) – Bucharest(CL). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 11-13) Career 16 15 14 13 Aus. Open 0-3 1R 1R 1R — Roland Garros 2-4 2R 1R 2R 1R Wimbledon 6-3 4R 2R 3R — US Open 3-3 2R 3R 1R 1R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 6-13) Career 16 15 14 Indian Wells 2-3 1R 1R 3R Miami 1-3 1R 1R 2R Monte-Carlo 2-2 3R 1R — Madrid 0-1 — 1R — Rome 1-1 — 2R — Cincinnati 0-2 1R 1R — Paris 0-1 — 1R —

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis against the wall at age 4 after

watching his father play> Father, Jiri, is a tennis coach; mother, Irena, is a shoe

company manager; sisters, Aneta and Natalie> Moved to Germany at age 2 and spent 10 years in German

cities Wolfsburg and Göttingen, where his father worked as a tennis coach, before moving back to Czech Republic. Went to German school until 6th grade.

> Speaks Czech, English and German> Idols growing up were Roger Federer and Tomas Berdych> Favourite surfaces are hard and clay, and shot is serve> If he wasn’t a tennis player, he would do something related

to sports> Fan of Slavia Prague football team> Named 2013 ATP Star of Tomorrow presented by Emirates

for being the youngest player to finish in the Top 100> Coached by Jaroslav Machovsky. Fitness coach is Jozef

Ivanko.

JIRI VESELY (CZE) @jiri_vesely Jirí Veselý @veselyjiri

Career Win-Loss: 61-76Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 2-12Career 5-set Record: 3-4Career Prize Money: $2,135,476Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 35 (April 27, 2015)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 94 (June 8, 2015)


Date of Birth: March 28, 1985Birthplace: Lausanne, SwitzerlandResidence: St. Barthelemy, SwitzerlandHeight: 1.83m (6’0”)Weight: 81kg (179lbs) Plays: Right-handed One-handed backhand


2016: 4 (46-18) 2010: 21 (36-19) 2004: 162 (0-7) 2015: 4 (55-18) 2009: 21 (31-20) 2003: 169 (2-4)2014: 4 (39-17) 2008: 13 (38-21)) 2002: 690 (0-0)2013: 8 (51-23) 2007: 36 (21-24) 2001: T1044 (0-0)2012: 17 (35-20) 2006: 30 (33-24)2011: 17 (36-20) 2005: 55 (16-16)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $6,856,954Win-Loss: 46-18 (singles), 1-1 (doubles)Singles Winner: Chennai, Dubai, Geneva, US OpenFinalist: St. PetersburgSemi-finalist: Roland Garros, Toronto Quarter-finalist: Marseille, Monte-Carlo, Basel

CAREER> Ranking: The Swiss has ended 3 straight years at No. 4.

Reached career-high No. 3 on Jan. 27, 2014 after winning Aus. Open. Broke into Top 10 on May 12, 2008 after Rome final.

> ATP Finals: Qualified for ATP Finals 4 straight times, reaching 2013-15 SFs.

> Milestones: Won 11 straight finals from 2014 to 2016 and 15 overall. Clinched 400th win in 2016 Aus. Open 3R (d. Rosol). Made ATP debut at 2003 Gstaad as WC (l. to Lisnard). Enjoyed 1st win 1 week later at 2003 Amersfoort as Q (d. Armando).

> Grand Slams: Three-time Grand Slam champion beat World No. 1 in finals of 2014 Aus. Open (d. Nadal), 2015 Roland Garros (d. Djokovic) and 2016 US Open (d. Djokovic). Owns 0-20 record vs. World No. 1 in all other rounds/events. Oldest US Open champion (31) since Rosewall in 1970 and Grand Slam champion since Agassi at 2003 Aus. Open. Oldest Roland Garros champion (30) since Gomez in 1990. Oldest 1st-time Grand Slam champion (28) since Ivanisevic at 2001 Wimbledon. Played at 47 straight Grand Slam events despite right knee surgery on Feb. 9, 2007.

> ATP Masters 1000: Won 1st ATP Masters 1000 title at 2014 Monte-Carlo (d. Federer). Runner-up at 2008 Rome (l. to Djokovic) and 2013 Madrid (l. to Nadal). Doubles finalist at 2011 Indian Wells w/Federer (l. to Dolgopolov/Malisse).

> Davis Cup/Olympics: Helped Swiss to 2014 Davis Cup title (d. FRA 3-1). In 2013, played longest rubber ever w/Chiudinelli in 7h1m (l. to Berdych/Rosol 24-22 in 5th). Won 1st doubles title w/Federer at 2008 Beijing Olympics (d. Aspelin/T. Johansson).

CAREER TITLES (15): 2016 (4) – US Open(H), Geneva(CL), Dubai(H), Chennai(H); 2015 (4) – Tokyo(H), Roland Garros(CL), Rotterdam(IH), Chennai(H); 2014 (3) – Monte-Carlo(CL), Australian Open(H),

Chennai(H); 2013 (1) – Oeiras(CL); 2011 (1) – Chennai(H); 2010 (1) – Casablanca(CL); 2006 (1) – Umag(CL). FINALIST (10). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (2). FINALIST (4).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 119-44, 3-0 in finals) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05Aus. Open 31-10 4R SF WON 4R 3R QF 3R 3R 2R 3R 2R —Roland Garros 32-11 SF WON 1R QF 4R 4R 4R 3R 3R 2R 1R 3RWimbledon 18-12 2R QF QF 1R 1R 2R 1R 4R 4R 1R 3R 1RUS Open 38-11 WON SF QF SF 4R 2R QF 1R 4R 4R 3R 3R

ATP FINALS HISTORYCareer 16 15 14 13 7-8 RR SF SF SF

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY (Career W-L: 129-89, 1-2 in finals) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 Indian Wells 17-9 4R 2R 4R 4R 3R QF — 4R QF — 2R —Miami 7-8 2R 3R 4R — — 2R 3R 4R 2R — 2R —Monte-Carlo 19-8 QF 3R WON QF QF — 3R SF 1R — 1R —Madrid 13-10 2R 3R 2R F 3R 1R 3R 3R 3R 1R — —Rome* 21-11 3R SF 3R 2R 3R 3R QF 3R F 1R 1R 2RCanada 13-10 SF 2R 3R 2R — QF 2R 3R 3R 2R — 1RCincinnati 13-10 3R QF QF 2R SF 1R 2R 1R — 1R 3R —Shanghai 12-8 3R QF 2R QF 3R 3R 2R 3R — — — — Paris 13-12 2R SF 3R QF 3R 1R 3R 1R 2R 3R 2R 2RHamburg: 1-3 (2R - 2008; 1R - 2006, 2005)*W/O in 2013 not included as lossDoubles (0-1 in finals). Indian Wells: F – 2011 (w/Federer)

PERSONAL> Nicknamed ”Stan the Man” and “Stanimal”> Began playing at 8, stopped school at 15 to focus on tennis> Surname is Polish, but he is only Polish by ancestry> Father, Wolfram, is German; mother, Isabelle, is Swiss;

brother, Jonathan; sisters, Djanaee and Naella. Parents work on an organic farm, helping handicapped people.

> Enjoys movies and music. Fan of Lausanne ice hockey club. > Considers backhand his best shot> Swiss flag carrier at 2012 Olympics opening ceremony> Named 2013 Swiss of the Year by his country’s TV audience> Elected 2015 Swiss Sportsman of the Year> Appeared in ESPN The Magazine Body Issue in 2015> Supports the “Let it Beat” foundation> Member of ATP Player Council for 2014-16 term> Daughter, Alexia (born February 12, 2010)> Coached by former World No. 2 Magnus Norman (since May

2013). Also works and travels some weeks of the year with Yannick Fattebert. Fitness trainer is Pierre Paganini.

Career Win-Loss: 439-251Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 47-83Career 5-set Record: 24-19Career Prize Money: $27,804,631Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 3 (January 27, 2014)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 88 (February 2, 2015)

STAN WAWRINKA (SUI)www.stanwawrinka.com @stanwawrinka Stan Wawrinka @stanwawrinka85


Date of Birth: April 10, 1996Birthplace: Skara, SwedenResidence: Stockholm, SwedenHeight: 1.83m (6’0”) Weight: 78kg (173lbs)Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 160 (2-9) 2014: 232 (2-5)2015: 137 (4-9) 2013: 801 (1-2)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $124,591Win-Loss: 2-9 (singles), 4-0 (doubles)Challenger: 24-15 (singles), 3-6 (doubles)Singles Quarter-finalist: GstaadDoubles Winner: Stockholm (w/M. Ymer)

CAREER> Ranking: The year-end No. 1 Swede has finished 2

straight seasons in Top 200. Achieved career-high ranking of No. 118 on May 23, 2016 soon after reaching Bordeaux, FRA Challenger SF (d. Rosol in 1R, l. to Dutra Silva). Broke into Top 200 on Feb. 2, 2015 after qualifying at Australian Open. Earned 1st ranking point as 16-year-old on Mar. 18. 2013 following run to Loule, POR Futures SF as a junior exempt (l. to P. Sousa). Reached career-high No. 5 in ITF junior rankings on Jan. 1, 2013.

> Milestones: As World No. 954 in doubles, captured 2016 Stockholm title in team debut with younger brother M. Ymer (d. Pavic/Venus 61 61 in 51 min). WCs saved 3 MPs in 1R vs Matkowski/Rojer and 1 MP in QF vs Fleming/Lipsky -- winning both matches 11-9 in Match TB. Advanced to 1st ATP World Tour singles QF at 2016 Gstaad, snapping 10-match tour-level losing streak (d. Brands and Kravchuk 75 in 3rd, l. to eventual champion Lopez). Captured 1st ATP Challenger Tour title at 2015 Caltanissetta, ITA (d. Fratangelo) and 2nd at 2016 Barletta, ITA (d. Pavlasek). Won 28 of 30 Futures matches and 5 titles from Mar. 31, 2014 to Jun. 22, 2014, including championship on home soil at Båstad, SWE (d. Rosenholm 76 in 3rd). Defeated M. Ymer in 2014 Båstad, SWE Futures 2R and 2015 Brescia, ITA Challenger Q2. Made ATP debut at 2013 Båstad (l. to Dimitrov in 3 sets). Earned 1st tour-level win to cap Davis Cup debut, clinching 2013 tie vs. Denmark in decisive rubber over Pedersen. Secured 1st ATP victory at 2014 Båstad (d. Kukushkin, l. to Sousa in 2R). Went 75-33 on ITF Juniors Circuit, including wins over fellow #NextGen players Chung, Halys, Khachanov and Rubin.

> Grand Slams: Made history in 2015 as 2nd man in Open Era to qualify for all 4 Grand Slam events, joining Dancevic in 2011. Went 12-0 in qualifying rounds at Grand Slams with wins over Chung, Paire, Pella and Struff. Went 0-4 in main draw matches, including 5-set loss to Soeda at Australian Open and 4-set loss to Karlovic at Wimbledon. Failed to qualify in 4 other attempts at ATP events during 2015 season. Fell in qualifying at Australian Open and Roland Garros in 2016, then did not play at Wimbledon and US Open.

> ATP Masters 1000: Made ATP Masters 1000 debut at 2016 Miami as WC (l. to Delbonis in 1R). Fell in qualifying at 3 ATP Masters 1000 events: 2014 Miami (l. to Goffin in Q1), 2015 Miami (l. to Krajicek in Q2) and 2015 Monte-Carlo (l. to Kudla in Q2).

CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 0-4) Career 15Aus. Open 0-1 1R Roland Garros 0-1 1R Wimbledon 0-1 1R US Open 0-1 1R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 0-1) Career 16 Miami 0-1 1R

PERSONAL> Nickname is "Eli"> Father introduced him to the sport at age 4 after

watching Michael Chang play> Father, Wondwosen, was a professional runner and is

now an industry worker; mother, Kelem, is a doctor; younger brothers, Mikael and Rafael, both play tennis

> Used to run as well, but didn't like to compete> Speaks Ethiopian, Swedish and English> Favourite shot is forehand and surface is clay> Favourite tournament is Stockholm> Idol growing up was Mike Tyson> Enjoys watching movies> If he wasn't a tennis player, he would have been a

football player

ELIAS YMER (SWE)

Career Win-Loss: 9-25Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 0-1Career 5-set Record: 1-3Career Prize Money: $409,747Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 118 (May 23, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 252 (November 21, 2016)

@eliasymer Elias Ymer @eliasymer


Date of Birth: July 23, 1989Birthplace: Chicago, IL, USAResidence: Atlanta, GA, USAHeight: 1.83m (6’0”)Weight: 79kg (175lbs)Plays: Left-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 88 (18-21) 2011: 39 (19-17) 2006: 484 (0-3)2015: 48 (22-23) 2010: 128 (3-6) 2005: 517 (0-7)2014: 57 (18-22) 2009: 194 (0-4) 2004: T1253 (0-0)2013: 96 (2-3) 2008: 140 (8-20)2012: 190 (5-24) 2007: 98 (2-3)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $509,236Win-Loss: 18-21 (singles), 6-10 (doubles)Challenger: 5-3 (singles), 2-2 (doubles)Singles Semi-finalist: NewportQuarter-finalist: Memphis, Atlanta

CAREER> Ranking: The American has ended 6 seasons in Top 100

(2007, 2011, 2013-16). As an 18-year-old, broke into Top 100 on Nov. 19, 2007 and finished season as youngest player in Top 100. Cracked Top 50 on Oct. 3, 2011 following run to Bangkok final. Fell from career-high No. 38 to No. 80 during 17-match losing streak in 2012. Earned 1st ranking point 10 days after 15th birthday on Aug. 2, 2004. Ended 2005 as World No. 1 junior.

> Milestones: Advanced to ATP World Tour singles finals at 2011 Bangkok (d. Monfils 76 in 3rd, l. to Murray) and 2015 Delray Beach (d. Tomic, l. to Karlovic). Also reached SFs at 2011 Washington (d. Baghdatis, l. to Stepanek), 2014 Washington (d. Anderson, l. to Raonic), 2015 Memphis (d. Tomic, l. to Anderson) and 2016 Newport (d. Johnson, l. to Muller). Won 3 of 8 Challenger titles in 2013 at Leon, MEX (d. Wang); Napa, USA (d. Ebden) and Sacramento, USA (d. Smyczek). Made tour-level debut at 2005 San Jose (l. to Ginepri) and lost 11 matches before securing 1st win at 2007 New Haven (d. Delic, l. to Davydenko in 2R). Earned career-high 22 tour-level wins in 2015. Owns 156-78 record on ATP Challenger Tour (8-8 in finals). Went 113-32 on ITF Juniors Circuit, including wins over Cilic, del Potro, Elias, Haase, Querrey and Ramos-Viñolas.

> Grand Slams: Reached US Open 4R in 2011 (d. Wawrinka 76 in 5th of 2R, l. to Murray) and 2015 (l. to Wawrinka). Posted his 1st 2 comebacks from 2 sets down at 2015 US Open (d. Simon in 1R and Troicki in 3R). Played US Open main draw in 12 straight seasons (2005-16). Won junior titles at 2005 Australian Open (d. Kim) and 2007 Wimbledon (d. Ignatik). Also captured 2005 US Open junior doubles title w/Clayton (d. Ball/de Bakker) and reached 2005 Australian Open junior doubles final w/de Bakker (l. to Kim/Yi).

> ATP Masters 1000: Advanced to ATP Masters 1000 R16 for 1st time at 2015 Montréal as Q (d. Berdych, l. to Gulbis). Qualified 7 times overall at ATP Masters 1000 events, including 2011 Indian Wells (l. to Robredo in 3R). Defeated No. 5 Murray in 2011 Indian Wells 2R for biggest win of career.

CAREER FINALIST (2): 2015 (1) – Delray Beach(H); 2011 (1) – Bangkok(IH). CAREER DOUBLES FINALIST (1).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 17-30) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05Aus.Open 5-7 1R 2R 3R — 2R 1R 2R — 1R — — —Roland Garros 2-5 1R 1R 3R — 1R — — — 1R — — —Wimbledon 1-6 2R 1R 1R — 1R 1R — — 1R — — —US Open 9-12 2R 4R 1R 2R 1R 4R 1R 1R 1R 3R 1R 1R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 13-33) Career 16 15 14 12 11 10 08 06 05 Indian Wells 6-8 1R 3R 1R 1R 3R — 3R 1R 1RMiami 2-7 1R 2R 2R 1R 1R — — 1R 1RMonte-Carlo 0-1 — — — 1R — — — — —Madrid 0-2 — 1R — 1R — — — — —Rome 0-2 — 1R — 1R — — — — —Canada 4-5 2R 3R 2R 1R — — 1R — —Cincinnati 0-3 — — — 1R — 1R 1R — —Shanghai 1-3 — 1R 1R — 2R — — — —Paris 0-2 — — 1R — 1R — — — —

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 3 with mother, Illona,

and father, Donald, Sr., who have coached him throughout his career

> Parents run the South Fulton Tennis Center in College Park, Georgia

> Writes right-handed> Favourite surface is hard and shot is volley> Favourite tournaments are Washington and US Open > Favourite athletes are Michael Jordan, Pete

Sampras and Tiger Woods. Also a fan of Atlanta Falcons (NFL).

> Enjoys playing table tennis and board games like Monopoly

> Only sports figure in Newsweek Magazine’s “Who’s Next?” feature on December 27, 2004

DONALD YOUNG (USA) @Yimlife1313 @donaldyoungjr

Career Win-Loss: 97-153 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 3-20Career 5-set Record: 5-2Career Prize Money: $3,290,194 Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 38 (February 27, 2012)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 100 (September 28, 2015)


Date of Birth: June 25, 1982 Birthplace: Moscow, Russia Residence: Moscow, RussiaHeight: 1.83m (6'0")Weight: 72kg (160lbs)Plays: Right-handedOne-handed backhand

MIKHAIL YOUZHNY (RUS)

Career Win-Loss: 482-378 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 31-85Career 5-set Record: 21-15Career Prize Money: $13,374,543Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 8 (January 28, 2008)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 38 (April 11, 2011)

QFs, most recently at 2014 Shanghai (l. to Lopez in 3 sets). Earned back-to-back Top 10 wins over Gonzalez and Haas to advance to 2007 Paris QF (l. to Nadal).

>��Davis Cup: Rallied Russia to 2002 Davis Cup title by coming back from 2 sets down to defeat Mathieu (RUS d. FRA 3-2). Also played in 2007 final, falling to Blake in 4 sets (USA d. RUS 4-1). Did not appear in 2006 final (RUS d. ARG 3-2). Played Davis Cup each year from 2000 to 2012, posting 21-17 record (15-11 singles).

CAREER TITLES (10): 2013 (2) – Valencia(IH), Gstaad(CL); 2012 (1) – Zagreb(IH); 2010 (2) – Kuala Lumpur(IH), Munich(CL); 2009 (1) – Moscow(IH); 2008 (1) – Chennai(H); 2007 (1) – Rotterdam(IH); 2004 (1) – St. Petersburg(IC); 2002 (1) – Stuttgart(CL). FINALIST (11). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (9). FINALIST (3).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 99-60) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01Aus. Open 20-14 — 1R 2R 2R 1R 3R 3R 1R QF 3 1R 2R 1R 4R 3R 3RRoland Garros 23-16 1R 1R 2R 4R 3R 3R QF 2R 3R 4R 2R 2R 3R 2R 1R 1RWimbledon 31-16 2R 1R 2R 4R QF 4R 2R 1R 4R 4R 3R 4R 1R 2R 4R 4RUS Open 25-14 3R 2R 1R QF 1R 1R SF 2R — 2R SF 3R 3R 1R — 3R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 76-103) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01Indian Wells 5-9 2R 1R — 2R — — — 1R 3R 2R 1R 2R 4R 1R — —Miami 11-12 2R 2R — 3R — 3R QF 2R 4R 3R 1R 2R 1R 2R — —Monte-Carlo 4-11 — 1R 1R 2R 1R 1R 2R — 2R 2R 1R — — 1R — 3RMadrid 7-11 — — 2R 3R 2R 1R 2R — 1R 2R — 1R 1R 1R 3R —Rome 8-11 — — 3R 2R 2R 1R 1R 2R — 3R 2R 1R 1R 1R — —Canada 13-14 2R 3R 1R 2R 2R 1R 2R 3R 2R 3R 2R 1R 2R 1R — —Cincinnati 13-13 2R — 3R 2R 1R 1R 1R 2R 1R 2R 2R QF 2R 3R — —Shanghai 3-6 1R — QF 1R 1R 1R 2R — — — — — — — — —Paris 6-9 — — 1R 1R 1R 1R 2R — 1R QF — — QF 1R — —Hamburg: 6-7 (QF - 2004; 3R - 2003; 2R - 2005; 1R - 2008, 2007, 2006, 2002)

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 6> Father, Mikhail, is deceased; mother, Lubov, is an economist;

brother, Andrei> Childhood hero was Stefan Edberg > At age 13, ballboyed for 1995 Russia-U.S. Davis Cup final in

Moscow and posed for photos with Jim Courier, Pete Sampras and Todd Martin

> Graduated with Philosophy Doctor’s Degree from the University of Moscow on November 15, 2011

> Wife, Yulia (married November 22, 2008 in Moscow); sons, Max-im (born on December 4, 2009) and Igor (born on July 4, 2012)

> Coached by Boris Sobkin (since age 10). Fitness trainer is Oleg Mosiakov.


2016: 57 (17-18) 2009: 19 (42-28) 2002: 32 (31-24)2015: 127 (9-24) 2008: 33 (28-22) 2001: 58 (20-20)2014: 48 (18-23) 2007: 19 (50-24) 2000: 113 (6-8)2013: 15 (39-24) 2006: 24 (25-21) 1999: 327 (0-1)2012: 25 (33-21) 2005: 44 (23-23) 1998: T1105 (0-0)2011: 35 (27-24) 2004: 16 (42-27)2010: 10 (43-19) 2003: 43 (29-27)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $567,530Win-Loss: 17-18 (singles), 0-6 (doubles)Challenger: 15-1 (singles)Singles Quarter-finalist: Stuttgart, Gstaad, St. Petersburg

CAREER>��Ranking: The Russian ended 13 straight seasons

in Top 50 (2002-14), highlighted by No. 10 finish to 2010. Achieved career-high No. 8 on Jan. 28, 2008 following run to Australian Open QF (d. Davydenko, l. to Tsonga). Broke into Top 10 on Aug. 13, 2007 after reaching Montréal 3R (l. to Davydenko).

>��Milestones: Captured 10 singles titles, winning 1st shortly after 20th birthday at 2002 Stuttgart (d. Cañas in 5 sets) and 10th at 2013 Valencia (d. Ferrer). Triumphed in his native Russia at 2004 St. Petersburg (d. K. Beck) and 2009 Moscow (d. Tipsarevic). Also winner of 9 doubles titles with 7 different partners. In 1st 3 weeks of 2016, swept 15 matches and 30 of 32 sets to win Challenger titles at Bangkok, THA 1 (d. Soeda), Bangkok, THA 2 (d. Pavlasek) and Manila, PHI (d. Chiudinelli). Earned 20+ tour-level victories in 13 straight seasons (2001-13), highlighted by 50-win campaign in 2007. Enjoyed 400th win of career in 2013 Doha 1R (d. Becker). Owns 0-13 record vs. World No. 1. Tied with Davydenko for 2nd-most wins among Rus-sians with 482 (Kafelnikov 609). Made ATP debut at 1999 Moscow as WC (l. to Vacek) and celebrated 1st tour-level win in 2000 Davis Cup 1R vs. Belgium (d. O. Rochus).

>��Grand Slams: Advanced to US Open SFs in 2006 (d. Robredo and Nadal, l. to Roddick) and 2010 (d. Wawrinka in 5 sets, l. to No. 1 Nadal). Reached QFs of all 4 Grand Slams, most recently at 2013 US Open (d. Haas and Hewitt, l. to No. 1 Djokovic). Played in 1999 Australian Open junior final (l. to Pless).

>��ATP Masters 1000: Reached 6 ATP Masters 1000



2016: 71 (7-13) 2011: 109 (5-6) 2006: 264 (0-0)2015: 124 (2-4) 2010: 110 (16-28) 2005: 524 (0-0)2014: 123 (7-9) 2009: 45 (5-5) 2004: 687 (0-0)2013: 56 (15-23) 2008: 209 (0-0) 2003: T1203 (0-0)2012: 84 (3-9) 2007: 254 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $428,442Win-Loss: 7-13 (singles), 17-6 (doubles)Challenger: 38-16 (singles), 26-8 (doubles)Singles Quarter-finalist: AtlantaDoubles Winner: São Paulo, Gstaad (both w/Peralta), Atlanta(w/Molteni), Metz(w/Peralta)

CAREER>��Ranking: The Argentine finished 4 seasons in Top 100

(2009, 2012-13, 2016), highlighted by No. 45 to end 2009. Achieved career-high No. 39 on Mar. 4, 2013 after advancing to Acapulco QF (l. to Almagro). Also reached career-high No. 32 in doubles on Oct. 25, 2010 following run to Moscow SF w/M. Gonzalez (l. to Tipsarevic/Troicki).

>��Milestones: Captured 1st ATP singles title at 2013 Viña del Mar with biggest win of career by ranking, spoilling Nadal’s comeback from left knee injury by upsetting Spaniard 67 76 64 in final. Also reached final at 2009 St. Petersburg (l. to Stakhovsky after holding 1 MP). Won 4 of his 6 ATP doubles titles in 2016: São Paulo w/Peralta (d. Carreño Busta/Marrero), Gstaad w/Peralta (d. Pavic/Venus), Atlanta w/Molteni (d. Brunstrom/Siljestrom) and Metz w/Peralta (d. Pavic/Venus). Also owns 15 singles and 34 doubles titles on ATP Challenger Tour, including singles triumphs in 2016 at Poprad, SVK (d. G. Melzer) and Båstad, SWE (d. Carballes Baena). Earned career-high 16 tour-level wins in 2010. Made ATP debut at 2009 Newport (l. to Petzschner) and earned 1st tour-level win at 2009 US Open as Q (d. Berrer, l. to Berdych in 2R). Owns singles records of 294-168 at Challengers and 89-51 at Futures.

>��Grand Slams: Advanced to 2R at Roland Garros in 2010 (l. to Nadal), 2012 as Q (l. to Anderson) and 2013 (l. to Wawrinka). Two-time Grand Slam doubles semi-finalist: 2010 US Open w/Schwank (l. to Bopanna/Qureshi) and 2013 Roland Garros w/Cuevas (l. to Llodra/Mahut).

>��ATP Masters 1000: Reached R16 at an ATP Masters 1000 event for 1st time at 2016 Miami as LL. Received 1R bye after replacing Federer in draw (gastroenteritis), defeated del Potro in 2R, and saved 1 MP to beat Verdasco in 3R (l. to Goffin). Also advanced to 3R at 2010 Miami (d. Simon, l. to Berdych).

CAREER TITLES (1): 2013 (1) – Viña del Mar(CL). FINALIST (1): 2009 (1) – St. Petersburg(IH). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (6). FINALIST (3).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 5-16) Career 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 Aus. Open 0-3 — — 1R 1R — — 1R — Roland Garros 3-4 1R — — 2R 2R — 2R —Wimbledon 0-4 1R 1R — 1R — — 1R — US Open 2-5 2R — — 1R — 1R 1R 2R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 7-13) Career 16 14 13 10 Indian Wells 1-3 — 2R 1R 1R Miami 6-4 4R 2R 2R 3R Monte-Carlo 0-2 — — 1R 1R Madrid 0-1 — — 1R — Rome 0-2 — — 1R 1R Cincinnati 0-1 — — — 1R

PERSONAL> Began playing tennis at age 6 with father, also Horacio,

who coached him until age 18> Mother, Carolina, is a geography teacher; sister,

Carolina, plays on the ITF Women's Circuit> Moved to Buenos Aires in January 2009> Favorite surface is clay, shot is forehand and

tournaments are US Open and Acapulco> Idols growing up were Goran Ivanisevic and Thomas

Muster. He met both in 2008 at Graz, Austria> Fan of Boca Juniors and enjoys drinking mate on the

Argentinean coast> Voted 2009 ATP Newcomer of the Year by his fellow

players> Wife, Sofia Menconi (married October 28, 2014);

daughter, Emma (born April 18, 2016)> Coached by Francisco Yunis

Date of Birth: April 27, 1985 Birthplace: Mar del Plata, Argentina Residence: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaHeight: 1.88m (6'2")Weight: 83kg (183lbs)Plays: Left-handedOne-handed backhand

HORACIO ZEBALLOS (ARG)

Career Win-Loss: 60-97 Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 1-3Career 5-set Record: 2-1Career Prize Money: $2,729,549Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 39 (March 4, 2013)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 32 (October 25, 2010)

@HoracioZeballos


Date of Birth: April 20, 1997Birthplace: Hamburg, GermanyResidence: Monte-Carlo, MonacoHeight: 1.98m (6’6”)Weight: 85kg (189lbs) Plays: Right-handed Two-handed backhand


2016: 24 (44-24) 2014: 137 (4-6) 2012: T1163 (0-0) 2015: 83 (14-17) 2013: 699 (0-1)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $1,371,329Win-Loss: 44-24 (singles), 7-8 (doubles)Singles Winner: St. PetersburgFinalist: Nice, HalleSemi-finalist: Montpellier, Munich, Washington, StockholmQuarter-finalist: Rotterdam, BeijingDoubles Finalist: Montpellier (w/M. Zverev)

CAREER> Ranking: The German became youngest Top 20 player in

nearly a decade by reaching career-high No. 20 on Oct. 17, 2016 (No. 16 Djokovic on Nov. 13, 2006). Achieved new career-high ranking 14 times during 2016 season. Youngest player in 2015 year-end Top 100 and 2016 year-end Top 50. Broke into Top 100 on May 18, 2015 following Heilbronn, GER Challenger title and Top 50 on Apr. 25, 2016 after reaching Barcelona 3R (l. to Jaziri). Earned 1st ATP ranking point as 15-year-old on Aug. 27, 2012 after 1st Futures win at Karlsruhe, GER as WC (d. Lichtenegger, l. to Wunner in 2R). Finished 2013 as World No. 1 junior.

> Milestones: Snapped Wawrinka’s 11-match win streak in finals to capture 1st ATP World Tour title at 2016 St. Petersburg. Became youngest ATP champion since Nishikori at 2008 Delray Beach and 1st teen since Cilic at 2008 New Haven. Also reached finals in 2016 at Nice (d. Simon in QF after saving 2 MPs, l. to Thiem) and Halle (l. to F. Mayer), where he became youngest player to defeat Federer since Nadal at 2005 Roland Garros. Enjoyed 10 wins vs. Top 20 opponents in 2016. Reached doubles finals with older brother Mischa at 2015 Munich (d. J. Murray/Peers in QF, l. to Peya/Soares) and 2016 Montpellier (l. to Pavic/Venus). Owns Challenger titles at 2014 Braunschweig, GER as WC (d. Mathieu) and 2015 Heilbronn, GER (d. Pella). Earned 44 tour-level wins during 2016 season -- 30 more than 2015 and 40 more than 2014. Played 1st match and secured 1st win in hometown of Hamburg. Made ATP debut at 2013 Hamburg as WC (l. to Bautista Agut) and earned 1st 4 wins en route to 2014 Hamburg SF as WC (d. Haase, Youzhny, Giraldo and Kamke; l. to Ferrer). Went 96-35 on ITF Juniors Circuit including wins over fellow #NextGen players Chung, Fritz, Kozlov, Paul, Rublev and E. Ymer.

> Grand Slams: Advanced to 3R at 2016 Roland Garros (l. to Thiem in 4 sets) and 2016 Wimbledon (d. Youzhny in 5 sets,

l. to Berdych in 4 sets). Made Grand Slam main draw debut at 2015 Wimbledon (d. Gabashvili 97 in 5th, l. to Kudla in 2R). Qualified at 2015 US Open (l. to Kohlschreiber in 5 sets of 1R). Won 2014 Australian Open junior title (d. Chung in QF and Kozlov in final) and reached 2013 Roland Garros junior final (l. to Garin).

> ATP Masters 1000: Beat Dimitrov and Simon en route to 2016 ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells 4R (l. to Nadal after holding 1 MP). Also defeated Isner and Cilic to reach 2016 Shanghai 3R (l. to Tsonga 75 in 3rd). Qualified in 2015 at Miami (d. Groth, l. to Rosol in 2R) and Cincinnati (l. to Coric 76 in 3rd of 1R).

CAREER TITLES (1): 2016 (1) – St. Petersburg(IH). FINALIST (2): 2016 (2) - Halle(G), Nice(CL). CAREER DOUBLES FINALIST (2).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 6-6) Career 16 15Aus. Open 0-1 1R –Roland Garros 2-1 3R –Wimbledon 3-2 3R 2R US Open 1-2 2R 1R

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 9-9) Career 16 15 Indian Wells 3-1 4R –Miami 2-2 2R 2R Monte-Carlo 1-1 2R –Rome 1-1 2R –Canada 0-1 1R –Cincinnati 0-2 1R 1RShanghai 2-1 3R –

PERSONAL> Nickname is “Sascha”> Began playing tennis at age 5> Father, Alexander, was a former pro player and is now his

coach; mother, Irena, is a tennis coach; brother, Mischa, finished a year-end best No. 51 in 2016. Family moved to Germany in 1991.

> Speaks German, Russian and English> Idol growing up was Roger Federer. Enjoys watching NBA

and favourite sporting personality is Dwyane Wade.> Named 2015 ATP Star of Tomorrow presented by Emirates

for being the youngest player to finish in the Top 100> Featured in Vogue’s 2015 September issue > Trains in Hamburg and Saddlebrook, Florida> Coached by his father, Alexander. Fitness trainer is Jez

Green (since 2013).

ALEXANDER ZVEREV (GER)

Career Win-Loss: 62-48Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 4-9Career 5-set Record: 2-2Career Prize Money: $1,932,630Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 20 (October 17, 2016)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 154 (September 19, 2016)

@alexzverev123


Date of Birth: August 22, 1987Birthplace: Moscow, RussiaResidence: Monte-Carlo, MonacoHeight: 1.91m (6’3”)Weight: 80kg (178lbs)Plays: Left-handed Two-handed backhand

MISCHA ZVEREV (GER)

Career Win-Loss: 80-123Career Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 5-11Career 5-set Record: 0-3Career Prize Money: $2,635,866Highest Emirates ATP Ranking: 45 (June 8, 2009)Highest Emirates ATP Doubles Ranking: 44 (June 8, 2009)


2016: 51 (12-14) 2011: 209 (2-18) 2006: 157 (3-3)2015: 172 (7-8) 2010: 82 (13-18) 2005: 552 (0-0)2014: 724 (0-0) 2009: 78 (15-24) 2004: 690 (0-0)2013: 174 (4-5) 2008: 80 (18-22) 2003: 776 (0-0)2012: 159 (0-3) 2007: 80 (6-8) 2002: T1345 (0-0)

2016 HIGHLIGHTSPrize Money: $515,810Win-Loss: 12-14 (singles), 5-4 (doubles)Challenger: 11-6 (singles), 0-4 (doubles)Singles Semi-finalist: BaselQuarter-finalist: Shenzhen, ShanghaiDoubles Finalist: Montpellier (w/A. Zverev)

CAREER>��Ranking: The German achieved career-high No. 45

in singles and No. 44 in doubles on June 8, 2009 after Roland Garros losses in singles 1R (l. to Starace) and doubles 2R w/Vemic (l. to de Voest/Fisher). Fell as low as No. 1,067 on Mar. 9, 2015 following injuries to back, knee, ribs and wrist. Underwent wrist surgery in 2014. Returned to Top 100 on Oct. 17, 2016 for 1st time since week of June 6, 2011. Rose to No. 51 on Nov. 7, 2016 -- highest ranking since No. 48 on Oct. 5, 2009. Earned 1st ranking point at age 14 on July 8, 2002 following 1R loss at Eisenach, GER Challenger as WC (l. to Berrer). Peaked at No. 3 in junior rankings on Jan. 26, 2004.

>��Milestones: Qualified for 10 tour-level events in 2016, most of any player on record (8 players qualified 9 times in single season). Set record in Basel by beating Har-rison, who would have qualified for 10th time in 2016 had he won that match. Went on to defeat No. 3 Wawrinka for biggest win of career in Basel QF (l. to Cilic in SF). Advanced to 1st ATP World Tour final at 2010 Metz as Q (l. to Simon). Owns 4-17 record in ATP QFs. Beat Dlouhy/Paes for doubles titles at 2008 Halle and 2008 Tokyo w/Youzhny. Reached finals with younger brother A. Zverev at 2015 Munich as WC (d. J. Murray/Peers in 2R, l. to Peya/Soares) and 2016 Montpellier as WC (l. to Pavic/Venus). Defeated A. Zverev in 2012 Dallas, USA Chal-lenger Q2 and 2014 Houston Q1. Owns 5 singles titles on ATP Challenger Tour, most recently 2016 Sarasota, USA (d. G. Melzer). Made winning ATP debut at 2006 ’s-Hertogenbosch as LL (d. Sanguinetti, l. to H. Lee in 2R). Owns records of 114-100 at Challengers and 65-40 at Futures (5-0 in finals). Went 123-50 on ITF Juniors Circuit including wins over Baghdatis, Chardy, Fognini, Haase, Jaziri, Monfils, Sela and Troicki.

>��Grand Slams: Enjoyed run to 2008 Wimbledon 3R (d. Ferrero, l. to Wawrinka). Also advanced to 2R at 2007 Australian Open as Q (l. to Ginepri), 2009 Wimbledon (l. to Petzschner in 5 sets) and 2016 US Open as Q (l. to Sock). Qualified at all 4 Slams. Reached 2004 US Open junior SF (d. Troicki, l. to Murray) and 2004 Roland Garros junior doubles final w/Al. Kuznetsov (l. to Andujar/Granollers).

>��ATP Masters 1000: Advanced to ATP Masters 1000 QFs at 2009 Rome as Q (d. Simon, l. to Federer) and 2016 Shanghai as Q (d. Kyrgios in 2R, l. to No. 1 Djokovic in 3 sets). Reached 2010 Shanghai 3R as Q (d. Davydenko, l. to Monaco). Also qualified at 2013 Indian Wells (l. to Berdych in 2R), 2015 Indian Wells (l. to Mannarino in 1R) and 2016 Cincinnati (l. to Lopez in 1R).

CAREER FINALIST (1): 2010 (1) – Metz (IH). CAREER DOUBLES TITLES (2). FINALIST (5).

GRAND SLAM HISTORY (Career W-L: 5-17) Career 16 12 11 10 09 08 07 Aus. Open 1-5 — — 1R 1R 1R 1R 2R Roland Garros 0-5 — 1R 1R 1R 1R 1R — Wimbledon 3-4 — — 1R — 2R 3R 1R US Open 1-3 2R — — — 1R 1R —

ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 HISTORY(Career W-L: 10-16) Career 16 15 13 11 10 09 Indian Wells 2-5 — — 1R 1R 1R 1R Miami 0-2 — — — 1R — 1R Rome 3-1 — — — — — QF Canada 0-1 — — — — — 1R Cincinnati 0-2 1R — — — — 1R Shanghai 5-3 QF — — — 3R 1RParis 0-1 1R — — — — —Hamburg: 0-1 (1R – 2008)

PERSONAL> Nickname is “Misch”> Began playing tennis at age 2 with father Alexander, a

former ATP pro and is now his coach; mother, Irena, is also a former player and a tennis coach; brother, Sascha, is also an ATP World Tour player

> Admired his father, who according to players such as Volkov and Kafelnikov, “played like a cat on the court”

> Family moved from Moscow to Germany in 1991> Speaks Russian, German and English> Likes fishing and NBA (supports Miami Heat)> Favourite surface is indoors and favorite shots are serve

and volley

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