Greg Rusedski facts for kids
Rusedski in 2014
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| Country (sports) |  Great Britain (1995–2007) Canada (1991–1995) |
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| Residence | London, England, UK |
| Born | 6 September 1973 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Turned pro | 1991 |
| Retired | 7 April 2007 |
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $8,944,841 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 436–287 (60.3%) |
| Career titles | 15 |
| Highest ranking | No. 4 (6 October 1997) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 4R (2001) |
| French Open | 4R (1999) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1997) |
| US Open | F (1997) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | RR (1997, 1998) |
| Grand Slam Cup | W (1999) |
| Olympic Games | 3R (1996) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 62–53 |
| Career titles | 3 |
| Highest ranking | No. 63 (19 June 1995) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1995) |
| French Open | 1R (2006) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1994) |
| US Open | 2R (1994) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | World Group 1R (1999, 2002) |
Gregory Rusedski, born on September 6, 1973, is a former professional tennis player from Britain. He was ranked as the top British player in 1997, 1999, and 2006. He also reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in tennis.
In 1997, he was a finalist at the US Open. This earned him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award. He also had a strong record playing for the Great Britain Davis Cup team. Rusedski, along with Tim Henman, helped bring British men's tennis back into the spotlight. They made it to a Grand Slam final and helped Great Britain become important again in the Davis Cup. Later, Andy Murray continued this progress.
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About Greg Rusedski's Life
Greg Rusedski was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His mother was British, and his father had Polish and Ukrainian roots. He was a very promising junior tennis player in Canada. However, in 1995, he decided to become a British citizen and play for Great Britain. This decision made some Canadian fans upset. He said he made the choice for "lifestyle reasons," as his girlfriend, who later became his wife, lived in Britain.
Rusedski has been with his wife, Lucy Connor, since 1991. They met when he was playing in a junior tournament and she was a ball girl. They got married in December 1999. They have two children, a daughter born in 2006 and a son born in 2009.
Greg Rusedski's Tennis Career
Rusedski won his first singles tournament title in 1993 in Newport, Rhode Island. From May 22, 1995, he chose to play for the United Kingdom instead of Canada. This decision was not popular with Canadian fans. Reports said he received a "traitor's reception" when he played in his first Canadian Open after the change.
In 1997, Rusedski reached the singles final of the US Open. He lost to Pat Rafter in four sets. Soon after, he reached his highest ranking of world No. 4. He also won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award. In 1998, Tim Henman became the top British tennis player. However, Rusedski won the Grand Slam Cup in 1999.
At the US Open in 1999, Rusedski made it to the fourth round. He lost a tough match to Todd Martin. Rusedski had been leading by two sets and was serving for the match in the third set.
In 2002, Rusedski played against Pete Sampras at the US Open. After losing a long five-set match, Rusedski said Sampras seemed "a half-step slow." He thought Sampras would lose his next match. However, Sampras went on to win the entire tournament.
At Wimbledon in 2003, Rusedski was playing Andy Roddick. During a point, a fan called out, making Rusedski stop playing. The umpire ruled that the point belonged to Roddick. Rusedski became very upset and lost the match. He apologized later.
In January 2004, Rusedski had a positive test for a banned substance. However, he was cleared of all charges in a hearing on March 10, 2004.
In 2005, Rusedski lost in the second round of Wimbledon. Later that year, he won the Hall of Fame Championship again. This was the third time he had won this championship. He then reached the semifinals at two other tournaments.
Towards the end of 2005, Rusedski's ranking improved. He briefly regained the top British ranking on May 15, 2006, by reaching the third round of the Rome Masters. He lost this top spot after an early exit at Wimbledon.
On April 7, 2007, Rusedski officially retired from tennis. He announced his retirement right after winning a doubles match with Jamie Murray in a Davis Cup tie. Rusedski has stayed involved in tennis. He now works for the Lawn Tennis Association. Rusedski once held the record for the fastest serve at 149 miles per hour. Andy Roddick later broke this record.
In 2009, Rusedski thought about returning to professional tennis. However, he was not able to get into any tournaments, so he decided to remain retired. Rusedski was often compared to Tim Henman in the British news, especially during Wimbledon.
Media Career and Appearances
Greg Rusedski has a busy career in the media. He has written articles for newspapers like The Sun and The Daily Telegraph. He also works as a tennis analyst for British Eurosport and Sky Sports. He has provided commentary for the BBC's Wimbledon coverage.
Rusedski has even done some acting. He appeared in an episode of Agatha Christie's Marple as a tennis player. In 2008, he was a contestant on TV shows like Dancing on Ice and Beat the Star. He has also appeared on the game show Countdown.
Images for kids
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Rusedski at the 2004 US Open
See also
In Spanish: Greg Rusedski para niños
