Kyle Edmund facts for kids
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Edmund in 2018
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| Full name | Kyle Edmund |
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| Country (sports) |  Great Britain |
| Residence | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Born | 8 January 1995 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Turned pro | 2011 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Richard Plews (2005–2008) John Black (2009–2011) Greg Rusedski (2013, 2014) James Trotman (2014–2015) Ryan Jones (2016–2017) Mark Hilton (2017–2019) Fredrik Rosengren (2017–2019) Franco Davín (2020) Colin Beecher (2011–2014, 2019, 2021–) |
| Prize money | US ,035,938 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 119–125 (48.77%) |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 14 (8 October 2018) |
| Current ranking | No. 366 (23 September 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2018) |
| French Open | 3R (2017, 2018) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2018) |
| US Open | 4R (2016) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 12–22 (35.29%) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 143 (7 October 2019) |
| Current ranking | No. 1061 (24 June 2024) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2024) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2013, 2022) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (2015) |
Kyle Steven Edmund (born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on January 8, 1995) is a British professional tennis player. He reached a high singles ranking of world No. 14. From March 2018 to October 2019, he was the top-ranked male British tennis player.
Kyle Edmund made it to the semifinals of the Australian Open. He is one of only six British men to reach a major singles semifinal in the Open Era of tennis. In October 2018, he won his first ATP Tour title at Antwerp.
He also played a key role in Great Britain's Davis Cup victory in 2015. This was the first time Great Britain won the tournament in 79 years. The Davis Cup team also won the BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year Award that year.
As a junior player, Kyle won two Grand Slam doubles titles. He won the 2012 US Open and the 2013 French Open with his partner Frederico Ferreira Silva. In 2011, he was part of the Great Britain team that won the Junior Davis Cup for the very first time.
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Kyle Edmund's Early Life and Tennis Journey
Kyle Edmund was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. His family moved to Britain when he was three years old. He grew up in a village called Tickton in Yorkshire.
When he was younger, Kyle enjoyed cricket and swimming. But at age 10, he started playing tennis. He took lessons at the David Lloyd Racquet and Fitness Club in Hull.
He went to Pocklington School and Beverley Grammar School. By age 13, he trained with John Black in Hull. Later, he moved to the Lawn Tennis Association's National Training Centre in Roehampton to train more.
In 2017, Kyle moved his home to Nassau, Bahamas. This was to help him train in a warmer climate. It also made it easier to travel to tournaments in the US.
Kyle Edmund is sometimes called "Kedders" by fans. He is also a big football fan and supports Liverpool F.C..
Junior Tennis Achievements
Winning Junior Grand Slam Titles
Kyle Edmund started to make a name for himself in junior tennis in 2011. He reached the semifinals of the US Open boys' singles event.
He was part of the Great Britain Under 16 boys team. They won the European Summer Cup. This was a big win for the team.
In 2011, Great Britain won the Junior Davis Cup for the first time ever. Kyle was on this winning team. They beat Italy in the final in Mexico.
The next year, Kyle won his first junior Grand Slam title. This was in boys' doubles at the US Open. He played with his partner, Frederico Ferreira Silva. They beat Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson in the final.
In 2013, Kyle and Frederico won another Grand Slam title. They won the boys' doubles at the French Open. They defeated Cristian Garín and Nicolás Jarry in the final.
Becoming a Professional Tennis Player
Starting His Pro Career (2010-2014)
Kyle Edmund began playing on the ITF Futures circuit in 2010. These are smaller tournaments for new professional players. In October 2012, he won his first Futures tournament in Alabama, USA.
In June 2013, Kyle played his first ATP tour match. He received a special entry, called a wildcard, for the Queen's Club tournament in London. He then won his first senior match at the Aegon International in Eastbourne. He beat Kenny de Schepper, who was ranked much higher than him.
At Wimbledon in 2013, Kyle played in his first senior Grand Slam. He received wildcards for men's singles and doubles. He gained valuable experience playing against top players.
In 2014, Kyle was called up to the Great Britain Davis Cup team. This was a big step in his career. Later that year, he reached his first Challenger final in Japan. This helped him break into the top 200 players in the world.
Davis Cup Champion and Top 50 Ranking (2015-2017)
In 2015, Kyle qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open for the first time. He then won his first Challenger Tour title in Hong Kong. This helped him enter the world's top 150 players.
He also made it to the main draw of the French Open. There, he won his first ever Grand Slam match. He had to withdraw from his next match due to an injury.
In July 2015, Kyle won the Binghamton Challenger. This was the same title that Andy Murray had won ten years earlier.
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Kyle made his Davis Cup debut in the 2015 final against Belgium. He played the first singles match against David Goffin. Kyle started strong, winning the first two sets. However, he lost the match in five sets.
Despite his loss, Great Britain went on to win the Davis Cup. This was the first time since 1936. Kyle became only the sixth player in Davis Cup history to debut in the final.
In 2016, Kyle had a good start to the year. He reached his first ATP quarterfinal at the Qatar Open. He also won the RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas.
Kyle was Britain's top-ranked singles player for the Davis Cup quarterfinal against Serbia. He won both of his singles matches. This helped Great Britain win the tie and move to the semifinals.
At the US Open, Kyle reached the fourth round. He beat higher-ranked players like Richard Gasquet and John Isner. He then lost to Novak Djokovic.
In October 2016, Kyle reached his first ATP semi-final at the European Open. His success pushed his ranking to a career high of No. 40.
In 2017, Kyle continued to play in big tournaments. At the Davis Cup against Canada, he won his second singles match by default. His opponent accidentally hit the umpire with a ball, leading to disqualification.
He reached the third round of the French Open. He also made it to the second round of Wimbledon for the first time.
Breakthrough Year and First Title (2018)
Kyle Edmund started 2018 ranked No. 50 in the world. At the 2018 Australian Open, he had an amazing run. He beat the 11th seed Kevin Anderson in a tough five-set match.
He continued to win, reaching his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. Then, he defeated the third seed Grigor Dimitrov. This was his first win against a top 10 player. Kyle reached his first Grand Slam semifinal, where he lost to Marin Čilić.
This great performance made Kyle Edmund a well-known name in Britain. He reached a career high ranking of 26. In March, he became the British number one player, taking over from Andy Murray.
In April 2018, he reached his first ATP final in Marrakesh. He lost the final but his ranking rose to No. 23.
Kyle also won his first doubles title at the Estoril Open in May 2018. He partnered with Cameron Norrie.
At the Madrid Open, Kyle defeated former world number one Novak Djokovic. This was a huge win for him. He reached the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 tournament for the first time.
He continued his strong play at the Italian Open. He reached the third round, which helped him achieve a career high ranking of 17. This also meant he was seeded at a Grand Slam for the first time at the 2018 French Open.
At Wimbledon, Kyle reached the third round for the first time. He played against the eventual champion, Novak Djokovic.
After a tough period in the US, Kyle played in the Laver Cup. He helped Team Europe win the title. He then carried this momentum into the Asian swing.
In October 2018, Kyle played in the European Open in Antwerp. He was the top seed for the first time. He reached his second ATP final of the year. He made a great comeback to win his first ATP title against Gaël Monfils. This was a very emotional win for him.
Recent Years and Comeback (2019-2024)
Second ATP Title and Injury (2019-2021)
Kyle started 2019 as the third seed at the 2019 Brisbane International. He won his second ATP title at the 2020 New York Open in February 2020.
However, Kyle missed the 2021 Australian Open due to a knee injury. This injury kept him out of play for most of 2021.
Return to Tennis (2022-2024)
Kyle Edmund returned to tennis at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. He played in the mixed doubles event. He then made his singles comeback at the Washington tournament. He won his first singles match back.
At the 2023 Australian Open, he competed using a special protected ranking. He also played in other tournaments like the 2023 Miami Open.
In June 2024, Kyle returned to Wimbledon after four years. He played in the men's doubles with Oliver Crawford. In September 2024, he reached a Challenger Tour semi-final for the first time since 2019.
Kyle Edmund's Playing Style
Kyle Edmund is known as an offensive baseliner. This means he plays aggressively from the back of the court. He hits the ball hard and aims to win points quickly.
He has a very powerful forehand shot. Some experts, like Mats Wilander, have called it "the best in the business." Kyle uses his forehand to control the rallies and hit winners. His forehand is sometimes called his "fearhand."
Kyle also has a strong serve and a solid two-handed backhand. He has worked hard to improve his fitness and movement on the court. This has helped him go further in big tournaments like Grand Slams.
Images for kids
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Edmund practicing at the 2013 Aegon Championships
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Edmund at the 2015 French Open
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Kyle Edmund at the 2016 Open de Nice Côte d'Azur
See also
In Spanish: Kyle Edmund para niños
