Age: 27
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 170
Plays: Right
Titles: 57
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Pete Sampras (1)
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Finals:
def. Andre Agassi (4), 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 |
Semifinals:
def. Tim Henman (6), 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 |
Quarterfinals:
def. (7) Mark Philippoussis, 4-6, 2-1, ret. |
Fourth Round:
def. Daniel Nestor, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 |
Third Round:
def. Danny Sapsford, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 |
Second Round:
def. Sebastien Lareau, 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 |
First Round:
def. Scott Draper, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 |
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World No. 1 is looking for his sixth Wimbledon crown in the last seven years; can tie Roy Emerson's all-time record of 12
Grand Slam titles; his classic serve-and-volley game makes him a favorite to win the title; finished 1998 with the No. 1
ranking for a record sixth straight year; is assured the top ranking until after Wimbledon, tying Ivan Lendl's all-time
record of 270 weeks at No. 1; after going 1-2 in first three years at the All-England Club, has amassed a 44-3 record at the
event; won his first title of the season and the eighth of his career on grass last week at the Stella Artois Championships
in London; is 75-14 lifetime on grass.
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Age: 26
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 175
Plays: Right
Titles: 8
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Patrick Rafter (2)
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Semifinals:
lost to (4) Andre Agassi, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 |
Quarterfinals:
def. Todd Martin (8) 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-3) |
Fourth Round:
def. Boris Becker, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 |
Third Round:
def. Thomas Enqvist, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2, 6-2 |
Second Round:
def. Jonas Bjorkman, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (7-9), 6-2 |
First Round:
def. Cristiano Caratti, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 |
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The two-time defending U.S. Open champion has lost in the fourth round here the last three years -- his best result at the
All-England Club; has not won a title this season but was runner-up at the Italian Open in Rome and led his country to the
title at the ATP Tour World Team Championships in Dusseldorf, Germany; strong serve-and-volley game should produce results on
grass, but his only tournament victory on the suface came at the Heineken Trophy at 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands; fell
in the third round at the previous two Grand Slam events this season, losing to Thomas Enqvist at the Australian Open and
Fernando Meligeni at the French Open.
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Age: 25
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 179
Plays: Right
Titles: 19
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Yevgeny Kafelnikov (3)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Third Round:
lost to Cedric Pioline, 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 (retired) |
Second Round:
def. Paradorn Srichaphan, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 |
First Round:
def. Magnus Larsson, 6-7 (4-7), 7-5, 7-6 (8-6), 4-6, 7-5 |
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Won his second career Grand Slam title at Australian Open in January; on May 3, became the 16th No. 1 player and the first
Russian to hold the top spot since the ATP Tour rankings were established in 1973; claimed his 19th career title in February
at ABN/AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam; is 28-20 lifetime on grass, winning two titles, but 9-5 at Wimbledon, with
a quarterfinal result in 1995 his best showing; lost in the first round at the All-England Club two of the last three years;
lost in the first round at the Stella Artois Championships and pulled out of his only other pre-Grand Slam warmup in the
Netherlands with a sore right big toe; has lost in the early rounds 10 times this season; possesses excellent all-around game
with strong ground strokes, effective serve, and solid volleys but needs a high first-serve percentage to be successful on
grass.
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Age: 29
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165
Plays: Right
Career Titles: 41
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Andre Agassi (4)
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Finals:
lost to Pete Sampras (1), 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 |
Semifinals:
def. (2) Patrick Rafter, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 |
Quarterfinals:
def. (11) Gustavo Kuerten, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 |
Fourth Round:
def. Wayne Arthurs, 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-5), 6-1, 6-4 |
Third Round:
def. Alberto Martin, 6-2, 6-0, 2-6, 6-3 |
Second Round:
def. Guillermo Canas, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 |
First Round:
def. Andrei Pavel, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 |
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Trying to become the first man to win the French Open and Wimbledon during the same year since Bjorn Borg accomplished the
feat in 1980; became only the fifth men's player to win all four Grand Slam tournaments with his victory in Paris, joining
Rod Laver, Don Budge, Roy Emerson and Fred Perry; injured his hip flexor during the men's final against Andrei Medvedev and
did not play in a warm-up event for Wimbledon, where he is 24-7; won at the All-England Club in 1992 but has lost in the
second and first rounds in his last two appearances; won two titles this season and has seven tournament victories since
going without a title in 1997.
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Age: 27
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 190
Plays: Right
Titles: 17
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Richard Krajicek (5)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Third Round:
lost to Lorenzo Manta, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 4-6, 6-4 |
Second Round:
def. Todd Woodbridge, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 |
First Round:
def. Christian Ruud, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 |
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Became the first Dutchman to win a Grand Slam singles title with his Wimbledon triumph in 1996, losing just one set the
entire tournament; lost a five-set semifinals matchup with Goran Ivanisevic last season and in the fourth round to Tim Henman
in 1997; fell in the third and second round, respectively, at the Australian Open and French Open this year; possesses one of
the hardest serves in the game and the grass suits his serve-and-volley style; won the Guardian Direct Cup in London and the
Lipton Championships in Florida for his two titles of 1999; has won 49 of 65 career matches on grass, capturing three titles
on the surface.
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Age: 24
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 155
Plays: Right
Titles: 4
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Tim Henman (6)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Semifinals:
lost to (1) Pete Sampras, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 |
Quarterfinals:
def. Cedric Pioline, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 |
Fourth Round:
def. Jim Courier, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 9-7 |
Third Round:
def. Sebastien Grosjean, 6-1, 6-7 (8-10), 6-3, 6-2 |
Second Round:
def. Chris Woodruff, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) |
First Round:
def. Arnaud Di Pasquale, 6-4, 6-0, 3-6, 7-6 (7-1) |
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The number one British player brings a 27-17 record into Wimbledon, the site of his most emotional triumphs; has reached
three finals, including the Stella Artois Championships in London on grass, but has not won a title this year; is 14-5
all-time at Wimbledon, advancing to at least the quarterfinals the last three seasons; lost to Pete Sampras in his first
career Grand Slam semifinal at the All-England Club last year; fell in the third round at the last two Grand Slams;
grandfather Henry Billington was a regular competitor at the All England Club in the 1940's and early 50's, reaching the
third round in 1948, 1950-51.
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Age: 22
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 202
Plays: Right
Titles: 7
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Mark Philippoussis (7)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Quarterfinals:
lost to (1) Pete Sampras, 4-6, 2-1, ret. |
Fourth Round:
def. (9) Greg Rusedski, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 6-1 |
Third Round:
def. Francisco Clavet, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 |
Second Round:
def. Mark Woodforde, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 |
First Round:
def. Xavier Malisse, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 |
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Started the season strong by helping Australia to the Hopman Cup in Perth and captured titles at Sybase Open at San Jose and
the Champions Cup at Indian Wells; advancing to his first Grand Slam final at the U.S. Open last September; fell in the
second and first round at Wimbledon in his first two appearances in 1996 and 1997, respectively, but was a surprise unseeded
quarterfinalist last season; owns one of the strongest serves on the ATP Tour and improved movement but is just 14-8 lifetime
on grass.
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Age: 24
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 190
Plays: Left
Career Titles: 8
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Todd Martin (8)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Quarterfinals:
vs. (2) Patrick Rafter |
Fourth Round:
def. (10) Goran Ivanisevic, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-4 |
Third Round:
def. Jens Knippschild, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 |
Second Round:
def. Jiri Novak, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, 6-4 |
First Round:
def. Hendrik Dreekmann, 6-7 (6-8), 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 |
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Hard-serving American has reached the fourth round or better at Wimbledon over his last five appearances; did not play the
French Open due to injury but was a quarterfinalist at the Australian Open in January; is 43-14 on grass over his career with
his only grasscourt title coming at the Queen's Club in 1984; reached two finals this season, winning in January at the
Sydney International on hardcourts.
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Age: 25
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 190
Plays: Left
Titles: 7
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Greg Rusedski (9)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Fourth Round:
lost to (7) Mark Philippoussis, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 6-1 |
Third Round:
def. Magnus Norman, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 |
Second Round:
def. Arvind Parmar, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) |
First Round:
Jason Stoltenberg, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 |
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Attempted to play Wimbledon with a left ankle sprain last year but lost in the first round to Mark Draper; a quarterfinal
showing in 1997 was his best result at the All-England Club, where he owns a 9-6 record; reached his first career Grand Slam
final at 1997 U.S. Open, losing to Patrick Rafter; was a second-round loser at the Australian Open and reached the fourth
round at the French Open; has not won a title this year, with his only final coming at the Guardian Direct Cup in London in
February; has the hardest serve on the ATP Tour and backs it up with a solid volley; improving return and movement are the
keys to a long run at Wimbledon; two of his seven career titles have come on grass.
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Age: 27
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 180
Plays: Left
Titles: 21
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Goran Ivanisevic (10)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Fourth Round:
lost to Todd Martin, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-4 |
Third Round:
def. Paul Haarhuis, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3 |
Second Round:
def. Sandon Stolle, 7-6 (10-8), 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 |
First Round:
def. Mikael Tillstrom, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 |
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Scouting Report
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Popular lefty looks to be emerging from his long slump, reaching the quarterfinals at the Stella Artois Championships in
Queen's Club, London after suffering 10 early-round losses; goes into the year's third Grand Slam with a 7-13 record; reached
his third final at Wimbledon last season, losing in five sets to Pete Sampras; is 37-11 lifetime at the All-England Club,
also advancing to the final in 1992 and 1994, the semifinals in 1990 and 1995; has not won a title since taking the title in
his hometown of Split, Croatia in February, 1998.
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Age: 22
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 167
Plays: Right
Titles: 5
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Gustavo Kuerten (11)
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Quarterfinals:
lost to (4) Andre Agassi, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 |
Fourth Round:
def. Lorenzo Manta, 7-5, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 |
Third Round:
def. Nenad Zimonjic, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 |
Second Round:
def. David Prinosil, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 |
First Round:
def. Chris Wilkinson, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
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Scouting Report
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Has not won a match at Wimbledon in his only two appearances, and is winless in four career matches on grass; his big serve
is perfect for grass but his big, looping back swings make playing on the surface difficult; threw his racket at an umpire
during his doubles match at Wimbledon last season and was kicked out, losing all ranking points and prize money he earned at
the event; all five of his career titles have come on clay.
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Age: 22
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 177
Plays: Right
Titles: 5
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Carlos Moya (12)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Second Round:
lost to Jim Courier 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 6-2 |
First Round:
def. Jan Kroslak, Slovakia, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 |
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Earned his first Grand Slam championship at last year's French Open and has not won a title since; is 2-3 lifetime at
Wimbledon and just 6-7 on grass over his career; reached his first career semifinal on grass last week, falling to Nicklas
Kulti at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany; took over the top spot for two weeks in March, becoming the 15th player and
the first Spaniard to hold the No. 1 ranking; his best result this year was a final effort at the Champions Cup in Indian
Wells, California; lost in the first round at the Australian Open and fourth round at the French Open.
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Age: 25
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 170
Plays: Right
Titles: 4
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Karol Kucera (13)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Fourth Round:
lost to Cedric Pioline, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 6-3 |
Third Round:
def. Daniel Vacek, 6-1, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4) |
Second Round:
def. Andre Sa, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 6-2 |
First Round:
def. Alejandro Hernandez, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 |
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Has lost in the first round in six of his last nine Grand Slams but reached two quarterfinals and semifinals in the other
three; is just 3-5 all-time at Wimbledon but has reached the quarterfinal on grass in his last two events; has not won a
title this season, with his best result coming at the Sydney International, where he reached the semifinals; completed his
best season last year with his first top 10 finish, two tour titles in four finals and a personal-best 53 match victories;
has a smooth baseline game with possibly the best return of serve; overall style remeniscent of his coach Miloslav Mecir, who
reached two Grand Slam finals.
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Age: 21
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 183
Plays: Right
Titles: 1
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Tommy Haas (14)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Third Round:
lost to Wayne Arthurs, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2) |
Second Round:
def. Richard Fromberg, 6-7 (4-7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 |
First Round:
def. Peter Wessels, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
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Scouting Report
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Seeded at the Grand Slam event for the first time in his career, has reached the third and second round in his only two
visits to Wimbledon; was a finalist in Auckland, New Zealand and captured his first career title at Memphis, Tennessee
earlier this year; reached his first career semifinal in January at the Australian Open but fell in the third round at last
month's French Open; owns a 7-5 lifetime record on grass.
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Age: 21
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 160
Plays: Right
Titles: 3
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Nicolas Kiefer (15)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Second Round:
lost to Boris Becker, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 |
First Round:
def. Christian Vinck, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) |
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Scouting Report
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Won two titles in three finals this season, including on grass at the Gerry Weber Open at Halle, Germany; is tied with six
others for the lead in tournament wins this season; lost in the third round at Wimbledon last year but reached the
quarterfinals in 1997; his other quarterfinal Grand Slam showing came at the Australian Open in 1998; seeded at a Grand Slam
event for the first time.
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Age: 24
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 162
Plays: Right
Titles: 8
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Felix Mantilla (16)
R O U N D B Y R O U N D
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Second Round:
lost to Paul Goldstein, 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2 |
First Round:
def. Vince Spadea, 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) |
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Scouting Report
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Classic clay-court player is just 2-4 lifetime on grass; fell in the first round in his Wimbledon debut two years ago but
reached the third last year; lost in the first round at Halle, Germany last week in his only Wimbledon warm-up event; has won
eight titles but all have come on clay; was a first-round loser at the Australian Open but reached the fourth round at the
French Open.
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