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 | 1.90 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, 2011, 2014) |
Florian Mayer (born October 5, 1983) is a German former professional tennis player. He was known for his unique and tricky playing style.
Florian reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 18 in June 2011. In the same year, he won his first major ATP Tour title.
He played at the 2004 Summer Olympics. At Wimbledon in 2004, Florian reached the quarter-finals. This was his best result in a Grand Slam tournament. He also won the ATP Newcomer of the Year award in 2004. Eight years later, he reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon again.
One of his biggest wins was at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters. He beat the famous twenty-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal.
Florian Mayer retired from professional tennis after the 2018 US Open.
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Florian Mayer's Tennis Journey
Early Career Highlights
Florian returned from an injury in 2009. He reached the final of the Nouméa Challenger tournament. He then played in the Australian Open. He won his first match there before losing to Juan Martín del Potro.
In 2010, Florian reached the third round at the 2010 Australian Open. He also beat the 11th seed Marin Čilić at Wimbledon. He made it to the third round there. He also reached the final at the If Stockholm Open. He lost to the legendary Roger Federer.
Breaking Through in 2011
Florian started 2011 very well. He reached the semi-finals at the Sydney International. At the 2011 BMW Open in Munich, he played in his fourth career final. He couldn't win the title that time.
He then reached the quarter-finals of the Italian Open in Rome. He won three matches in a row. Florian was a key player for Germany at the World Team Cup. His team won the trophy for the fifth time.
He won his first ATP title in Bucharest in September 2011. He beat Pablo Andújar in the final. On October 13, 2011, Florian beat world No. 2 Rafael Nadal. This was a fantastic victory for him.
Later Career and Retirement
Florian missed the Australian Open in 2012 due to an injury. He reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals again. He lost to the top seed Novak Djokovic.
In 2013, he reached the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters. He defeated David Ferrer, who had been a French Open finalist.
Florian had a strong start to 2014 in Doha. He beat the third seed Andy Murray. He then reached the fourth round of the Australian Open. This was his best result there.
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In 2016, Florian won the 2016 Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. This was his first win on German soil. It was also his first win at an ATP 500 tournament. He beat Alexander Zverev in the final. This win helped his ranking jump from 192 to 80.
In 2017, he reached the final at the 2017 German Open in Hamburg. He lost to another player named Leonardo Mayer.
Florian played his last professional match at the 2018 US Open. He lost in the first round to Borna Ćorić.
Florian Mayer's Unique Playing Style
Florian Mayer was known for his very unique and creative way of playing tennis. He used a long swing for both his forehand and two-handed backhand. He often hit shots with slice and different spins.
He was famous for his jumping backhand dropshots. These shots often surprised his opponents. His dropshots were especially good on clay and grass courts. He also sometimes used a "chip and charge" tactic. This made him hard to predict.
Florian's main challenges were staying consistent and fit. He had many injuries during his career. A groin injury in 2015 stopped him from playing for over a year. But he made a great comeback, winning his second title in 2016.
ATP Tour Wins
Florian Mayer won two singles titles on the ATP Tour. He also reached five other singles finals.
Singles Titles (2)
- 2011 BRD Năstase Țiriac Trophy (Romanian Open), Romania (Clay)
- 2016 Gerry Weber Open (Halle Open), Germany (Grass)
Team Competition Wins (2)
Florian also helped Germany win the World Team Cup twice.
- 2005 World Team Cup, Germany (Clay)
- 2011 World Team Cup, Germany (Clay)
Wins Over Top 10 Players
Florian Mayer had some impressive wins against players ranked in the top 10 in the world. Here are a few:
- In 2004, he beat Guillermo Coria (ranked No. 3) at Wimbledon.
- In 2010, he defeated Robin Söderling (ranked No. 5) at the Stockholm Open.
- In 2011, he beat Rafael Nadal (ranked No. 2) at the Shanghai Masters.
- In 2014, he defeated Andy Murray (ranked No. 4) in Doha.
- In 2016, he won against Dominic Thiem (ranked No. 7) at the Halle Open.
See also
In Spanish: Florian Mayer para niños
