Jérémy Chardy facts for kids
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Chardy at the 2019 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  France |
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| Residence | London, England |
| Born | 12 February 1987 Pau, France |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro | 2005 |
| Retired | 2023 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Philipp Wagner |
| Prize money | US $10,857,975 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 298–307 (49.26% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 25 (28 January 2013) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2013) |
| French Open | 4R (2008, 2015) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2014) |
| US Open | 4R (2015) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | QF (2021) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 176–188 (48.35% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 7 |
| Highest ranking | No. 24 (3 February 2020) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2023) |
| French Open | F (2019) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2021) |
| US Open | 3R (2010, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2021) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (2013, 2014) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2021) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (2017) |
Jérémy Chardy (born 12 February 1987) is a French tennis coach and a former professional player. He won one major singles title during his career. This happened at the Stuttgart tournament in 2009.
His best performance in a singles major tournament was reaching the quarterfinals of the 2013 Australian Open. In doubles, he made it to the final at the 2019 French Open with his partner Fabrice Martin. Jérémy Chardy reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 25 in January 2013. He achieved his highest doubles ranking of No. 24 in February 2020.
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Jérémy Chardy's Tennis Journey
Early Career and Junior Success
Jérémy Chardy started his professional tennis journey in 2005. As a junior player, he was very successful. He won the Wimbledon Boys' Singles title in 2005. He also reached the final of the US Open Boys' Singles in the same year. He was ranked as high as No. 3 in the junior world rankings.
Breaking into the Top 100
Chardy played in his first Grand Slam tournament in 2006. He received a special invitation, called a wild card, to play at the French Open. He won his first match there, which was a great start.
In 2008, he had a strong showing at the French Open. He was a wild card entry again. He made a big comeback in the second round, winning a match after being two sets down. He defeated the World No. 6 player, David Nalbandian, in a thrilling five-set match. He continued to play well, reaching the fourth round of the tournament.
First Big Win: An ATP Title
The year 2009 was very important for Jérémy Chardy. He started the year by reaching the semifinals in Johannesburg. He played against World No. 13 David Ferrer and saved three match points to win. This win helped him reach his first ATP final.
Later that year, Chardy played at the MercedesCup in Stuttgart, Germany. He won several matches and reached his second career final. He then defeated Victor Hănescu to win his first-ever ATP World Tour singles title. This was a huge achievement for him.
Reaching New Heights: Quarterfinals and Semifinals
In 2010, Chardy had a notable win against Fernando Verdasco, who was ranked in the top 10. He also beat Nikolay Davydenko, who was ranked sixth in the world. These wins helped him reach the quarterfinals of the 2010 Rogers Cup, a big tournament.
In 2012, Jérémy Chardy achieved a significant victory at the Cincinnati Masters. He defeated Andy Murray, who was the defending champion and an Olympic gold medalist. This was a big upset win for Chardy.
The year 2013 was also a highlight. Chardy reached the quarterfinals of the 2013 Australian Open. He beat three seeded players on his way, including World No. 7 Juan Martín del Potro. This great performance helped him reach his highest singles ranking of World No. 25.
In 2015, Chardy made it to his first Masters semifinal at the 2015 Rogers Cup. He saved seven match points in one match before losing to the world No. 1 player, Novak Djokovic.
Doubles Success and Recent Years
Jérémy Chardy also had a strong career in doubles. He often played with his fellow French player, Fabrice Martin. In 2019, they reached the final of the French Open in men's doubles. They also made it to the final of the Rome Masters in 2020.
In 2021, Chardy had a good year, reaching several semifinals and quarterfinals in different tournaments. He also played in the Olympics and reached the quarterfinals in singles. Later that year, he took a break from tennis due to a health issue.
In 2023, Chardy returned to play at the 2023 Australian Open. He reached the semifinals in men's doubles with Fabrice Martin. He announced that the 2023 Wimbledon Championships would be his final singles tournament.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Jérémy Chardy became a tennis coach. He coached Ugo Humbert from July 2022 until 2024. Since December 2024, he has been coaching Alycia Parks.
Playing Against Top Players
Jérémy Chardy played many matches against some of the best tennis players in the world. Here are some of his notable wins against players who were ranked in the top 10 at the time of their match:
| # | Player | Rank | Event | Surface | Round | Score | Chardy's Rank |
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| 2008 | |||||||
| 1. |  David Nalbandian |
No. 7 | French Open | Clay | 2R | 3–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2 | No. 145 |
| 2010 | |||||||
| 2. |  Fernando Verdasco |
No. 10 | Canadian Open | Hard | 2R | 6–7(7–9), 7–6(7–5), 6–2 | No. 72 |
| 3. |  Nikolay Davydenko |
No. 6 | Canadian Open | Hard | 3R | 6–3, 6–2 | No. 72 |
| 2011 | |||||||
| 4. |  Jürgen Melzer |
No. 10 | Davis Cup, Vienna, Austria | Hard (i) | RR | 7–5, 6–4, 7–5 | No. 55 |
| 2012 | |||||||
| 5. | Jo-Wilfried Tsonga |
No. 6 | Canadian Open | Hard | 2R | 6–4, 7–6(7–4) | No. 47 |
| 6. |  Andy Murray |
No. 4 | Cincinnati Masters, United States | Hard | 3R | 6–4, 6–4 | No. 38 |
| 2013 | |||||||
| 7. | Juan Martín del Potro |
No. 7 | Australian Open | Hard | 3R | 6–3, 6–3, 6–7(3–7), 3–6, 6–3 | No. 36 |
| 2014 | |||||||
| 8. |  Roger Federer |
No. 4 | Italian Open | Clay | 2R | 1–6, 6–3, 7–6(8–6) | No. 47 |
| 2015 | |||||||
| 9. | David Ferrer |
No. 7 | US Open | Hard | 3R | 7–6(8–6), 4–6, 6–3, 6–1 | No. 27 |
| 2017 | |||||||
| 10. |  Marin Čilić |
No. 9 | Miami Masters, United States | Hard | 2R | 6–4, 2–6, 6–3 | No. 77 |
| 2018 | |||||||
| 11. |  Grigor Dimitrov |
No. 4 | Miami Masters, United States | Hard | 3R | 6–4, 6–4 | No. 90 |
| 2019 | |||||||
| 12. | Daniil Medvedev |
No. 4 | Paris Masters, France | Hard (i) | 2R | 4–6, 6–2, 6–4 | No. 65 |
See also
In Spanish: Jérémy Chardy para niños
