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| Name: | Taylor Dent |
| Nationality: | United States |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 4/24/1981 |
| Birthplace: | Newport Beach, CA, USA |
| Residence: | Newport Beach, CA, USA |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Wilson |
| Clothes by: | Adidas |
| Shoes by: | Adidas |
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About:
Full name is Taylor Phillip Dent… Began playing tennis at age 10… Son of former Aussie great Phil Dent, a former Top 20 player who reached Australian Open final in 1974 (l. to Connors)… Also a SF at Roland Garros and QF at Wimbledon… Mother, Betty Ann (Grubb) Stuart, who has remarried, reached US Open doubles final in 1977 (w/Renee Richards) and was a former Top 10 player in U.S… Step-brother, Brett Hansen-Dent (born July 2, 1972), played on ATP circuit briefly after reaching NCAA singles final while playing at Univ. of Southern California… His godfather is former Aussie player John Alexander… Cousin Misty May is one of top pro volleyball players in world and won a gold medal at Athens Olympics… Attended Monte Vista High School in California, same school as Olympic skater Michelle Kwan… Ranked as No. 7 junior in U.S. 18s in 1997, reaching SF at U.S. Boys' 18s in Kalamazoo… Reached QF at Roland Garros juniors (d. Coria) and Australian Open juniors in 1998… Coached by his father Phil throughout his early career and end of 2003 season… Travels with former ATP pro Francisco Montana (since March 2004). |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 22 (8/23/2004)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 170 (8/20/2001)
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