Mohamed Safwat facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  Egypt |
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| Residence | Cairo, Egypt |
| Born | 19 September 1990 Mansoura, Egypt |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 2008 |
| Plays | Right-handed (Double-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $ 849,360 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 17–27 (38.64% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 130 (10 February 2020) |
| Current ranking | No. 392 (16 October 2023) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2020) |
| French Open | 1R (2018) |
| Wimbledon | Q3 (2016) |
| US Open | 1R (2020) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2021) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 4–10 (28.57% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 225 (26 September 2016) |
| Current ranking | No. 872 (29 August 2022) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | 32–18 |
Mohamed Safwat (Arabic: محمد صفوت) was born on September 19, 1990. He is a talented Egyptian tennis player. Safwat has been an important part of the Egypt Davis Cup team since 2009. He has won one singles title and three doubles titles on the ATP Challenger Tour. He is currently considered the top tennis player in Egypt.
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Mohamed Safwat's Tennis Journey
Starting His Professional Career
Mohamed Safwat began playing tennis professionally in 2008. He quickly became known for his strong right-handed play. He uses a two-handed backhand, which is a powerful shot in tennis.
Reaching Challenger Finals
In 2016, Safwat made history for Egyptian tennis. He became the first Egyptian player since 1997 to reach the final of an ATP Challenger Tour tournament. This happened at the Kenitra tournament in Morocco. Although he played well, he lost in the final to Maximilian Marterer.
He continued to show his skill in 2017. Safwat reached the semifinals at another Challenger tournament in Launceston. He was eventually defeated by Mitchell Krueger.
In 2018, Safwat had another great run. He beat a highly ranked player, Jordan Thompson, on his way to his second Challenger singles final. This final was at the Anning tournament in China, where he lost to Prajnesh Gunneswaran.
Playing in Grand Slams
A Grand Slam is one of the four biggest tennis tournaments in the world. In 2018, Safwat got to play in his first Grand Slam. This was at the French Open. He got in as a "lucky loser," which means he lost in the qualifying rounds but still got a spot because another player dropped out. He was the first Egyptian man in 22 years to play in the main singles part of a Grand Slam tennis tournament.
In January 2020, Safwat made it into a Grand Slam main draw on his own. He won three matches in the qualifying rounds of the 2020 Australian Open. This was a big achievement, making him the first Egyptian since Ismail El Shafei in 1978 to play in the Australian Open main draw.
Winning His First Challenger Title
February 2020 was a special month for Mohamed Safwat. He won his first singles Challenger title at the Launceston International in Australia. He beat local player Alex Bolt in the final. This victory made him the first Egyptian to win a Challenger singles title since Tamer El-Sawy in 1996. This win also helped him reach his highest ever world ranking, No. 130, on February 10, 2020.
Representing Egypt
Davis Cup Success
Mohamed Safwat has been a key player for the Egyptian Davis Cup team. The Davis Cup is a major international team competition in men's tennis. In 2018, Safwat helped the Egyptian team reach the third round of the Europe/Africa Zone II bracket. This was the first time they had done so since 1996, showing his important role in the team's success.
Olympic Games Debut
Safwat also made history for Egyptian sports at the Tokyo Olympic Games. He qualified for the Olympics in 2021 after winning the 2019 African Games. This was his first time playing in the Olympics, and he was the first Egyptian man to qualify for tennis at the Olympics.
Mohamed Safwat's Achievements
Mohamed Safwat has had a successful career, winning many matches and titles. He has won 31 singles titles and 13 doubles titles in smaller professional tournaments. These include:
- ATP Challenger Tour: 1 singles title and 3 doubles titles. These are important tournaments just below the main ATP Tour events.
- ITF Futures Tour: 30 singles titles and 10 doubles titles. These are entry-level professional tournaments.
He has played many matches for his country in the Davis Cup. From 2009 to the end of 2018, he played 22 matches, winning 17 in singles and 7 in doubles.
See also
In Spanish: Mohamed Safwat para niños
