Paul-Henri Mathieu facts for kids
Mathieu at the 2015 Wimbledon qualifying tournament
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| Country (sports) |  France |
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| Residence | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Born | 12 January 1982 Strasbourg, France |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Turned pro | 1999 |
| Retired | 31 October 2017 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$6,299,093 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 276–306 |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 12 (7 April 2008) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 4R (2006, 2008) |
| French Open | 4R (2002, 2008) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2007, 2010) |
| US Open | 3R (2004, 2010) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | QF (2008) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 30–88 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 103 (15 September 2008) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2005, 2009, 2017) |
| French Open | 2R (2002) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2003, 2007) |
| US Open | 1R (2004, 2007, 2008, 2009) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (2002) |
Paul-Henri Mathieu is a former professional tennis player from France. He was born on January 12, 1982. He won four singles titles during his career on the ATP Tour. He also reached the semifinals of a big tournament called the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 in Canada in 2005. His highest ranking in singles was world No. 12 in April 2008.
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Paul-Henri Mathieu's Tennis Journey
Starting Young
Paul-Henri Mathieu grew up in Strasbourg, France. He started playing tennis when he was just three and a half years old. His older brother, Pierre-Yves, also played. From 1997 to 2000, Paul-Henri trained at a famous tennis academy in Florida, USA. After that, he moved back to Paris to continue his training.
Junior Success
As a junior player, Paul-Henri was very good. He won the boys' singles title at the French Open in 2000. He beat Tommy Robredo in the final match. He was ranked as high as No. 6 in the world for junior singles players.
Becoming a Pro (2000-2004)
Mathieu started playing in professional tournaments in July 2000. The year 2002 was a big one for him. He reached the fourth round of the French Open, which is a major tournament. He lost a tough five-set match to the famous player Andre Agassi.
Later in 2002, he won two tournaments in a row, in Moscow and Lyon. He also beat Pete Sampras, who was a tennis legend, just before Sampras retired. Paul-Henri's success earned him the ATP Newcomer of the Year award in 2002. He also helped the French team reach the final of the Davis Cup that year.
Highlights of His Career
2005: Reaching Semifinals
In 2005, Paul-Henri had one of his best results at a major event. He made it to the semifinals in Montreal, Canada. On his way, he defeated strong players like Andy Roddick. He also played in the Davis Cup, winning two matches against Swedish players.
2006: Tough Matches
In 2006, he reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, matching his best result at a Grand Slam. At the French Open, he played a very long and exciting match against Rafael Nadal, who later won the tournament. The match lasted almost five hours! Many tennis experts called it a classic match.
2007: Winning Titles
The year 2007 started with an injury at the Australian Open. But after he recovered, he played very well. He reached the fourth round in Miami, beating Fernando González, who was ranked No. 5 in the world.
On April 29, 2007, Paul-Henri won his third career title in Casablanca, Morocco. He won another title in Gstaad, Switzerland, beating Andreas Seppi in a close final. These wins helped him reach a career-high ranking of No. 23 in the world. He also made it to the semifinals in New Haven, which pushed him into the top 20 players for the first time.
2012: Longest French Open Match
At the 2012 French Open, Paul-Henri played an incredibly long match in the first round. He won after being two sets down. He then defeated John Isner in another five-set match. This match lasted so long that it became the second-longest match in French Open history!
2015: Reaching a Final
In 2015, Paul-Henri Mathieu reached the final of the Generali Open Kitzbühel tournament. He had to play through qualifying rounds to get there. He eventually lost in the final to Philipp Kohlschreiber.
2017: Retirement
Paul-Henri Mathieu played his last professional matches in October 2017 at the 2017 Rolex Paris Masters. He played in both singles and doubles. After these matches, he officially retired from professional tennis.
Paul-Henri Mathieu's Life Off the Court
Paul-Henri's father, Patrick, is a dentist, and his mother, Yveline, is a housewife. He has a sister named Aude and a brother named Pierre-Yves. Fans often called him "Paulo" or "PHM." He liked playing on clay and hard courts. When he was growing up, he looked up to the tennis player Boris Becker. His brother, Pierre-Yves, is now a tennis coach.
Paul-Henri became a father for the first time on March 11, 2012, when his girlfriend, Quiterie Camus, gave birth to their son, Gabriel. They got married on September 10, 2016. Quiterie's mother, who was the deputy mayor, performed the wedding ceremony. Their second child, a daughter named Inès, was born on March 6, 2017.
Images for kids
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Mathieu at the 2015 Wimbledon qualifying tournament
See also
In Spanish: Paul-Henri Mathieu para niños
