Arthur De Greef (tennis) facts for kids
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De Greef at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships
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| Full name | Arthur De Greef |
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| Country (sports) |  Belgium |
| Residence | Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium |
| Born | 27 March 1992 Brussels, Belgium |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 2010 |
| Retired | 2021 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Maxime Halflants |
| Prize money | $450,036 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 3–7 (30% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 113 (19 June 2017) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021) |
| French Open | 1R (2017) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (2013) |
| US Open | Q1 (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–2 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 597 (4 March 2013) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (2017) |
Arthur De Greef was a professional tennis player from Belgium. He was born on March 27, 1992. Arthur played tennis with his right hand and used a two-handed backhand.
He reached his highest singles ranking of No. 113 in the world on June 19, 2017. His best doubles ranking was No. 597 on March 4, 2013. Arthur started playing tennis professionally in 2010 and retired in 2021.
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Arthur De Greef's Tennis Career
Arthur De Greef made his first big appearance in an ATP Tour main tournament in 2015. This was at the 2015 Grand Prix Hassan II event. He played very well and won his first match against a higher-ranked player, Diego Schwartzman.
Winning Tournaments
Throughout his career, Arthur De Greef played in many smaller tournaments called Challenger and Futures events. These tournaments help players gain experience and improve their rankings.
He won a total of 12 singles titles in these events. Most of his wins, 12 out of 12, were on clay courts. He also won 3 doubles titles, mostly on clay and hard courts.
Grand Slam Appearances
Arthur De Greef also tried to qualify for the biggest tennis tournaments, known as Grand Slams. These include the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
He played in the main draw of the French Open once, in 2017. He also tried to qualify for the Australian Open several times. He reached the second round of qualifying at Wimbledon in 2013.
Playing for Belgium
Arthur De Greef represented his country, Belgium, in the Davis Cup. This is a major international team competition in men's tennis. He was part of the Belgian team that reached the final of the 2017 Davis Cup. This was a big achievement for him and his country.
Arthur De Greef's career showed his dedication to tennis. He competed against many top players around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Arthur de Greef para niños
