Florian Mayer facts for kids
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Mayer at the 2013 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  Germany |
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| Residence | Bayreuth, Germany |
| Born | 5 October 1983 Bayreuth, West Germany |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Turned pro | 2001 |
| Retired | 2018 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Tobias Summerer (2009–2018) |
| Prize money | US$7,278,992 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 243–261 (48.21%) |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 18 (6 June 2011) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 4R (2014) |
| French Open | 2R (2004, 2011, 2012) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2004, 2012) |
| US Open | 3R (2011, 2013) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 51–111 (31.48%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 47 (18 June 2012) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2008, 2011) |
| French Open | 2R (2015, 2016, 2017) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2005, 2007) |
| US Open | 3R (2004, 2010) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | QF (2008, 2014, 2014) |
Florian Mayer (born October 5, 1983) is a German former professional tennis player. He was known for his unique and tricky style of play.
Mayer reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 18 in June 2011. In that same year, he won his first major ATP Tour title. He had reached four other ATP finals before this big win.
He competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics. At the 2004 Wimbledon Championships, Mayer made it to the quarter-finals. This was his best result in a Grand Slam tournament. He was also named the ATP Newcomer of the Year in 2004. Eight years later, he reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon again.
One of his most impressive wins was at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters. There, he defeated Rafael Nadal, who had won twenty Grand Slam titles, in an exciting match.
Florian Mayer stopped playing professional tennis after the 2018 US Open.
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Tennis Career Highlights
Starting Out in Tennis
Florian Mayer started his professional tennis journey in 2001. He worked his way up through smaller tournaments. By 2004, he was making a name for himself on the main tour.
Key Moments in His Career
In 2009, Mayer returned to tennis after an injury. He reached the final of a smaller tournament called the Nouméa Challenger. He then played in the Australian Open, winning his first round match.
The year 2010 was a strong one for Mayer. He reached the third round of the 2010 Australian Open. At Wimbledon, he beat a top player, Marin Čilić, and made it to the third round. He also reached the final of the If Stockholm Open, where he played against the legendary Roger Federer. Even though he lost, it was a great achievement to reach the final.
Breaking Through in 2011
The year 2011 was very important for Florian Mayer. He started strong, reaching the quarter-finals in Brisbane and the semi-finals in Sydney. He became the top-ranked German player.
He reached his fourth career final at the 2011 BMW Open in Munich. Although he didn't win that one, he kept improving. He made it to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open in Rome.
Mayer helped the German team win the World Team Cup in Düsseldorf. This helped his ranking climb even higher. Later that year, he won his first ATP title in Bucharest, Romania. He beat Pablo Andújar in the final. A big moment came when he defeated world No. 2 Rafael Nadal in Shanghai.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2012, Mayer reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals again. He played against the top seed, Novak Djokovic. In 2013, he reached the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters, beating David Ferrer.
In 2014, Mayer had a good run at the Australian Open. He reached the fourth round for the first time. He beat two highly ranked players before losing to David Ferrer.
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A big win came in 2016 at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. He won the tournament, beating Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev. This was his first win on German soil and a major ATP 500 title. This victory boosted his ranking significantly.
In 2017, he reached the final of the 2017 German Open in Hamburg. He lost to another player named Leonardo Mayer.
Florian Mayer played his last professional match at the 2018 US Open. He retired after a long and interesting career.
Playing Style
Florian Mayer was known for his very unique and creative way of playing tennis. He had a long swing when hitting both his forehand and two-handed backhand. He often used different types of slices and spins on his backhand.
He was also famous for his "jumping backhand dropshots." These shots often surprised his opponents. Even though he was tall, his shots didn't always have a lot of power. However, they were very consistent and hard to predict.
Mayer would sometimes hit the ball and then quickly run to the net. This tactic, called "chip and charge," made him even more unpredictable. His drop-shots were especially good on clay and grass courts. He also had a special two-handed backhand volley.
One challenge for Mayer was staying consistent and avoiding injuries. He had several injuries during his career, including a groin injury in 2015 that kept him out for over a year. But he always worked hard to come back, like when he won the Halle Open in 2016.
German Tournaments
Florian Mayer played in many tournaments in his home country, Germany. He had some great results there:
- Hamburg Open: He reached the semi-finals once and the quarter-finals three times. In 2017, he made it to the final.
- Halle Open: He won this tournament in 2016, which was a huge achievement. He also reached the quarter-finals five times.
- Stuttgart Open: He reached the quarter-finals three times.
- Bavarian Championships (Munich): He reached the final once in 2011 and the quarter-finals once.
See also
In Spanish: Florian Mayer para niños
