Name: Gilles Simon
DOB: December 27, 1984
Country: France
Place of Birth: Nice, France
Height: 5' 11
Turn pro: 2002
Plays: Right-handed, two-handed backhand
Racquet: Head Microgel Prestige
Gilles Simon is professional tennis player that currently resides in Neuchatel, Switzerland. He was born in Nice, France on December 27, 1984.
Early Life and Career
Simon started playing tennis at a young age and went onto be a professional tennis player in the year 2002. His main coach is Thierry Tulasne, who follows Simon to all his tournaments and practices. In addition, Tulasne personally takes care of Simon and works as his fitness trainer.
Since his career started, Simon has only won one ATP singles title. However, he is expected to grow into an experienced, talented player – his potential is promising and his future burns bright.
In February of 2007, Simon competed at an event in Marseille. He successfully reached the final match and defeated Marcos Baghdatis – it was Simon’s very first title. The match itself was a challenging one, but the final score ended up being 6-4, 7-6(3). Simon’s success pushed him to work harder and continued to climb.
A year before, Simon attempted to win his first title at a tournament in Valencia. Unfortunately, he was defeated by Spanish player Nicolas Almagro in the final match. On March 19, 2007, Simon entered the top 100 – a truly elite status. He was ranked as the 38th best player in the world and it is currently his highest ranking yet.
At the 2006 Australian Open, Simon made it to the third round, an impressive feat. He then competed at the U.S Open, where he reached the second round. He also played at the Wimbledon, but was eliminated in the first round.
In 2007, Simon continued to participate in a number of events, the main one being the Roland Garros. Simon passed the first round, but was soon eliminated thereafter. Despite his loss, one thing is certain – Simon has talent. He most definitely has the potential to become one of the best players in tennis history.