Peter Polansky facts for kids
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Polansky at the 2018 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  Canada |
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| Residence | Toronto, Canada Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Born | June 15, 1988 North York, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 2007 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$1,729,767 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 19–45 (29.69%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 110 (25 June 2018) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2009, 2017, 2018) |
| French Open | 1R (2009, 2014, 2018) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2018) |
| US Open | 2R (2010) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–7 (30%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 123 (December 10, 2018) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2017, 2018) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | 1R (2014) |
Peter Polansky (born June 15, 1988) is a professional tennis player from Canada. He was once Canada's top singles player in the ATP rankings. This was from June 2010 to January 2011. He was also Canada's second-best player for a long time before that.
In 2018, Peter made history. He became the first player in the Open Era to get into all four major tennis tournaments, called Grand Slams, as a "lucky loser" in the same year. A lucky loser is a player who loses in the final round of qualifying but still gets to play in the main tournament because another player drops out.
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About Peter Polansky
Early Life and Start in Tennis
Peter Polansky was born in North York, Ontario, Canada. When he was 18, Peter had a serious accident. He fell from a three-story room but amazingly recovered quickly. He was back playing tennis just four months later!
Peter started playing in junior tennis events around 2004. In 2006, he reached the finals of the US Open boys' singles tournament. This was a big achievement for him. He finished that year ranked No. 821 in the world.
Becoming a Pro Tennis Player
Peter officially became a professional tennis player in 2007. That year, he won three smaller tournaments called Futures events in Central America. He also played in his first Davis Cup match, which is a big team competition for countries. By the end of 2007, his ranking had climbed to No. 343.
In 2008, Peter continued to improve. He won another Futures tournament and played well in Davis Cup matches. He also started playing in bigger tournaments called Challengers. He even played in the qualifying rounds for Wimbledon, one of the Grand Slams, for the first time.
Grand Slam Debuts and Injuries
In 2009, Peter played in the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time at the Australian Open. He also played at the French Open that year. Unfortunately, he had to take time off due to an injury in his shoulder. After recovering, he continued to play well, reaching new career-high rankings.
In 2010, Peter qualified for the main draw of the US Open. He won his first-round match, which was a great success. This made him the first Canadian male player to reach the second round of the US Open since 2000.
Career Highlights and "Lucky Loser" Slam
Peter continued to play on the Challenger tour, which is a level below the main ATP tour. He won several Challenger titles in both singles and doubles over the years. These wins helped him improve his ranking and gain experience.
In 2017, Peter had a strong summer. He reached the finals of three Challenger tournaments in Canada. This helped him reach a new career-high ranking of No. 115. He also played against top players like Roger Federer at the Rogers Cup.
The year 2018 was very special for Peter. He made history by becoming the first player to qualify for all four Grand Slam tournaments as a "lucky loser" in the same year. This means he lost in the final qualifying round but still got a spot in the main draw because other players pulled out.
- At the Australian Open, he got in as a lucky loser and played against a tough opponent.
- At the French Open, he again entered as a lucky loser.
- At Wimbledon, he became a lucky loser for the third Grand Slam in a row.
- Finally, at the US Open, he completed the "lucky loser" slam. This was a unique achievement in tennis history!
In 2018, Peter won 46 matches in total. He reached a career-high ranking of No. 110 in the world. He also won a Challenger tournament in Granby, Canada. He finished the year with his best-ever year-end ranking.
Images for kids
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Polansky (left) and Roger Federer at practice during the 2009 Rogers Cup
See also
In Spanish: Peter Polansky para niños
