Max Mirnyi facts for kids
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| Native name | Максім Мірны | |||||||||||||
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| Country (sports) |  / Belarus |
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| Residence | Sarasota, Florida, U.S. | |||||||||||||
| Born | 6 July 1977 Minsk, Belarusian SSR, Soviet Union (present-day Belarus) |
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| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 1996 | |||||||||||||
| Retired | 29 November 2018 | |||||||||||||
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) | |||||||||||||
| Coach | Nikolai Mirnyi | |||||||||||||
| Prize money | US$11,763,620 | |||||||||||||
| Official website | maxmirnyi.com | |||||||||||||
| Singles | ||||||||||||||
| Career record | 244–242 (50.21%) | |||||||||||||
| Career titles | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 18 (18 August 2003) | |||||||||||||
| Grand Slam singles results | ||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | 3R (2000, 2006) | |||||||||||||
| French Open | 2R (1999, 2006) | |||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | 4R (2003, 2005, 2006) | |||||||||||||
| US Open | QF (2002) | |||||||||||||
| Other tournaments | ||||||||||||||
| Olympic Games | QF (2000) | |||||||||||||
| Doubles | ||||||||||||||
| Career record | 780–445 (63.67%) | |||||||||||||
| Career titles | 52 | |||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (9 June 2003) | |||||||||||||
| Grand Slam doubles results | ||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | F (2007) | |||||||||||||
| French Open | W (2005, 2006, 2011, 2012) | |||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | F (2003) | |||||||||||||
| US Open | W (2000, 2002) | |||||||||||||
| Other doubles tournaments | ||||||||||||||
| Tour Finals | W (2006, 2011) | |||||||||||||
| Olympic Games | QF (2000) | |||||||||||||
| Mixed doubles | ||||||||||||||
| Career titles | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | ||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | F (1999, 2007) | |||||||||||||
| French Open | QF (2010, 2012, 2016) | |||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | W (1998) | |||||||||||||
| US Open | W (1998, 2007, 2013) | |||||||||||||
| Other mixed doubles tournaments | ||||||||||||||
| Olympic Games | W (2012) | |||||||||||||
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Maksim Mikalaevich "Max" Mirnyi (born July 6, 1977) is a former professional tennis player from Belarus. He is often called "The Beast of Belarus" because of his strong play. Max became a top player in doubles tennis after starting his career in singles.
He reached a high ranking of World No. 18 in singles in 2003. He was among the top 50 players for seven years in a row. Max won one singles title during his career. He played for Belarus in the Davis Cup, winning 47 matches. In June 2003, he became the World No. 1 in doubles. He won ten Grand Slam titles in total. These include six in men's doubles and four in mixed doubles.
At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Max had a very special moment. He carried the flag for Belarus during the Opening Ceremony. Later, he won a gold medal in mixed doubles with his partner, Victoria Azarenka.
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Max's Tennis Journey
Max Mirnyi had a fantastic career in tennis. He was especially good at doubles. He won many important tournaments around the world.
Early Grand Slam Success
Max won his first Grand Slam mixed doubles titles in 1998. He teamed up with Serena Williams to win at Wimbledon and the US Open. They also reached the final of the 1999 Australian Open.
Singles Highlights
Even though he was known for doubles, Max had some great singles moments. In 2002, he reached the quarterfinals of the US Open. He beat famous players like Roger Federer before losing to Andre Agassi. He also won one ATP singles title in 2003 at the Rotterdam Open.
Team Belarus and Big Wins
Max proudly represented Belarus in the Davis Cup. In 2004, he helped his team reach the semifinals. They beat strong teams like Russia and Argentina. In 2006, he had a big win against James Blake at Wimbledon.
Doubles Dominance
Max and his partners won many major doubles titles. With Jonas Björkman, he won the 2006 French Open men's doubles. They beat the famous Bryan brothers. Later, with Daniel Nestor, he won the 2011 French Open and 2012 French Open. They also beat the Bryan brothers in other tournaments.
Major Tournament Wins
Max Mirnyi won many big tournaments during his career. He was especially successful in Grand Slams and other top events.
Grand Slam Doubles Titles
Max won six Grand Slam titles in men's doubles. These are some of the biggest tournaments in tennis.
- 2000 US Open with Lleyton Hewitt
- 2002 US Open with Mahesh Bhupathi
- 2005 French Open with Jonas Björkman
- 2006 French Open with Jonas Björkman
- 2011 French Open with Daniel Nestor
- 2012 French Open with Daniel Nestor
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Titles
He also won four Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles.
- 1998 Wimbledon with Serena Williams
- 1998 US Open with Serena Williams
- 2007 US Open with Victoria Azarenka
- 2013 US Open with Andrea Hlaváčková
Olympic Gold Medal
Max won an Olympic gold medal, which is a huge achievement for any athlete.
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Gold | 2012 | Summer Olympics, London | Grass |  Victoria Azarenka |
 Laura Robson Andy Murray |
2–6, 6–3, [10–8] |
Other Important Doubles Wins
Max also won many ATP Masters 1000 titles. These are very important tournaments, just below the Grand Slams. He won 16 of these titles in doubles. He also won the year-end ATP Finals twice, in 2006 and 2011. This tournament features the best eight doubles teams of the year.
Top 10 Player Wins
Max Mirnyi beat 16 players who were ranked in the top 10 during his career. This shows he could compete with the very best. Some of his notable wins include:
- In 2001, he beat Marat Safin and Gustavo Kuerten, who were both World No. 1 at the time.
- He also defeated tennis legend Pete Sampras in 2001.
- In 2003, he beat Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt.
- He also had a big win against Andy Roddick in 2004.
Doubles Partners
Max Mirnyi played with many different partners throughout his career. Some of his most successful partnerships were with:
- Jonas Björkman (Sweden)
- Mahesh Bhupathi (India)
- Daniel Nestor (Canada)
- Serena Williams (USA) in mixed doubles
See also
In Spanish: Maxim Mirny para niños
