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| Name: | Paul-Henri Mathieu |
| Nationality: | France |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 1/12/1982 |
| Birthplace: | Strasbourg, France |
| Residence: | Geneva, Switzerland |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | n/a |
| Clothes by: | n/a |
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About:
Full name is Paul-Henri Mathieu...Nicknamed "Paulo"...Began playing tennis at age 3 1/2 with his older brother Pierre-Yves (27)...Father, Patrick, is a dentist; mother, Yveline, is a housewife...Also has one older sister, Aude (30)...From 1997-2000 trained at Nick Bollettieri Academy in Bradenton, Fla. before moving back to Paris...Captured Roland Garros junior title in 2000, defeating Robredo in three sets...Admired Boris Becker growing up... Underwent arthroscopic surgeries on both knees in 1997 and '98, missing several months...Favorite surfaces are hard and clay...Named ATP Newcomer of the Year in 2002...Has a 1-3 career Davis Cup singles record in two ties…Coached by former countryman Eric Deblicker (since July 2003). |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 36 (10/14/2002)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 275 (9/30/2002)
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