Steven Diez facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  Canada |
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| Residence | Barcelona, Spain |
| Born | March 17, 1991 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Turned pro | 2009 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Marcos Roy |
| Prize money | US $1,056,475 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 2–14 (12.5%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 134 (18 November 2019) |
| Current ranking | No. 560 (09 June 2025) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (2013, 2020, 2021) |
| French Open | 1R (2020) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (2013, 2017, 2019) |
| US Open | Q3 (2016, 2019) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–1 (50%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 267 (8 February 2021) |
Steven Diez (born March 17, 1991) is a professional tennis player from Canada. He used to play for Spain earlier in his career.
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Steven Diez's Tennis Journey
From Spain to Canada
Steven Diez grew up mostly in Spain and played for that country when he first started his tennis career. Later, he decided to represent the country where he was born, Canada. He has played for the Canadian team in the Davis Cup. Steven was also part of the Canadian team that won the 2022 ATP Cup in 2022.
Early Career Highlights
Steven Diez started playing in professional tournaments in 2007. These were called ITF Futures tournaments. He didn't win his first matches, but he kept working hard.
In 2008, Steven won his very first professional match. This was at a tournament in Spain. He also started playing doubles and reached the semifinals in a few tournaments with his partners. By the end of 2008, he was ranked around 1190 in singles.
First Big Wins
The year 2009 was a big one for Steven. He reached the semifinals of a tournament in Spain. A couple of weeks later, he played in his first doubles final. He also got to play in a bigger tournament called an ATP Challenger event, where he reached the quarterfinals.
Later in 2009, Steven won his first ever singles title at a tournament in Spain. This was a very exciting moment for him! He finished that year ranked much higher, at world No. 571 in singles.
Playing for Canada
In 2010, Steven was asked to play for Canada in the Davis Cup. This was a special chance for him to represent his home country. He played against a top player from Colombia on a clay court. Even though he didn't win that match, it was an important step in his career.
That same year, Steven won his second singles title in Spain. He also got to play in some big tournaments in Canada, like the 2010 Rogers Cup. He kept improving his game and his rankings.
Reaching New Heights
Steven Diez continued to work hard and play in many tournaments around the world. In 2019, he reached his highest singles ranking ever, becoming world No. 134. This was a great achievement for him!
In 2020, Steven made his debut in a Grand Slam tournament, which is one of the four biggest tennis events in the world. He played in the 2020 French Open after trying to qualify for a major tournament 15 times before.
ATP Cup Champion
A major highlight for Steven came in 2022. He was part of the Canadian team that won the ATP Cup. They defeated the Spanish team in the final, which was a fantastic team victory!
Steven Diez's Tournament Records
This table shows how Steven Diez has performed in the biggest tennis tournaments, like the Grand Slams and ATP Tour Masters 1000 events.
| Tournament | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | SR | W–L | Win % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam tournaments | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | A | A | A | Q2 | Q1 | A | A | Q1 | A | A | Q2 | Q2 | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| French Open | A | A | A | Q1 | Q1 | A | A | Q2 | A | A | 1R | Q2 | A | A | 0 / 1 | 0–1 | 0% | ||||
| Wimbledon | A | A | A | Q2 | Q1 | A | Q1 | Q2 | A | Q2 | NH | Q1 | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| US Open | A | A | A | Q1 | A | A | Q3 | A | A | Q3 | A | Q1 | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Win–loss | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 / 1 | 0–1 | 0% | ||||
| ATP Tour Masters 1000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Indian Wells | A | A | A | A | Q1 | A | A | A | A | A | NH | Q1 | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Rome | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | Q2 | A | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Toronto / Montreal | Q1 | Q1 | A | Q1 | Q1 | A | 2R | A | A | Q2 | NH | Q1 | Q1 | A | 0 / 1 | 1–1 | 50% | ||||
| Win–loss | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 / 1 | 1–1 | 50% | ||||
Team Competition Finals
Steven Diez has won one title in team competitions.
| Result | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partners | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Jan 2022 | ATP Cup, Sydney | Hard | Félix Auger-Aliassime Denis Shapovalov Brayden Schnur |
 Roberto Bautista Agut Pablo Carreño Busta A Davidovich Fokina Albert Ramos Viñolas Pedro Martínez |
2–0 |
Challenger and Futures Tournaments
Steven Diez has played in many finals at the Challenger and Futures levels, which are important steps for tennis players.
Singles Finals
He has won 23 singles titles and been a runner-up 18 times in these tournaments. Most of his wins (17) have been on clay courts.
Doubles Finals
In doubles, Steven has won 9 titles and been a runner-up 12 times. He has won 6 of his doubles titles on clay courts.
See also
In Spanish: Steven Diez para niños
