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 |
| 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%) (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 (53.9%) |
| 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 "Greg" Rusedski (born 6 September 1973) is a famous British former professional tennis player. He was known for his powerful serve and strong left-handed game. Greg was the top-ranked British player in 1997, 1999, and 2006. He even reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in 1997.
In 1997, Greg made it to the final of the US Open, which is one of the biggest tennis tournaments. For this amazing achievement, he received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award. Along with his friend and fellow player Tim Henman, Greg helped make British men's tennis exciting again. They brought Great Britain back into the spotlight in the Davis Cup, a major team tennis competition. This paved the way for future British tennis stars like Andy Murray.
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Greg Rusedski's Early Life
Greg Rusedski was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His mother was British, and his father was Canadian with Polish and Ukrainian family roots. As a young player in the 1980s, Greg showed great promise in Canada.
In 1995, he made a big decision to become a British citizen and play for Great Britain. This choice surprised many Canadian fans. Greg explained that he made the decision for "lifestyle reasons," as his girlfriend, who later became his wife, lived in Britain.
Greg's Family Life
Greg Rusedski has been with his wife, Lucy Connor, since 1991. They first met when Greg was playing in a junior tennis tournament, and Lucy was a ball girl. They got married in a Catholic ceremony in December 1999. Greg and Lucy have two children: a daughter born in 2006 and a son born in 2009.
Greg Rusedski's Tennis Career Highlights
Greg won his first professional singles title at the Hall of Fame Championship in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1993. When he started playing for the United Kingdom in May 1995, some Canadian fans were not happy. Reports said he received a "traitor's reception" when he played in his first Canadian Open after the change.
His biggest achievement was reaching the singles final of the US Open in 1997. He played against Pat Rafter but lost in four sets. After this, he reached his highest ranking of world No. 4. He also won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award that year. In 1998, Tim Henman became the top British tennis player. However, Greg won the Grand Slam Cup in 1999, which was another major victory.
At the 1999 US Open, Greg reached the fourth round. He played a tough match against Todd Martin, where he was ahead by two sets but eventually lost. In 2002, after a match against Pete Sampras at the US Open, Greg made a comment about Sampras being "a half-step slow." Sampras, however, went on to win the tournament.
At Wimbledon in 2003, Greg had a difficult moment during a match against Andy Roddick. A fan's shout caused confusion, and Greg reacted strongly to the umpire's decision. He lost his focus and the match. Greg later apologized for his behavior.
In 2005, Greg successfully defended his title at the Hall of Fame Championship. This was the first time he had won the same championship more than once, making it his third win there. He also reached the semifinals at the RCA Championships and the Canada Masters tournament that year.
Greg reclaimed the UK number-one spot on 15 May 2006, briefly overtaking Andy Murray. He lost this top ranking again after an early exit at Wimbledon.
On 7 April 2007, Greg Rusedski announced his retirement from professional tennis. He made the announcement right after winning a doubles match with Jamie Murray in a Davis Cup tie. This win secured a victory for Great Britain. Since retiring, Greg has stayed involved in tennis. He works for the Lawn Tennis Association as a talent and performance ambassador, helping to find and develop new tennis stars. Greg once held the record for the fastest serve, hitting it at 149 miles per hour, until Andy Roddick broke his record.
In 2009, Greg thought about returning to professional tennis, but it didn't work out. He quickly decided to remain retired. During his career, Greg was often compared to Tim Henman by the British media, especially during Wimbledon tournaments.
Greg Rusedski's Media Career
After retiring from tennis, Greg Rusedski started a busy career in the media. He has written columns for several newspapers, including The Sun and The Daily Telegraph. He also works as a tennis analyst for television channels like British Eurosport and Sky Sports, providing commentary during major tournaments like the Australian Open and US Open. He has even tried acting, appearing in an episode of Agatha Christie's Marple. In 2008, he was a contestant on reality TV shows like Dancing on Ice. He has also appeared on the game show Countdown.
Images for kids
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Rusedski in 2014
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Rusedski at the 2004 US Open
See also
In Spanish: Greg Rusedski para niños
