Wife, Elina Svitolina, is a former WTA No. 3; daughter, Skai; father, Rufin, is a former football player; mother, Sylvette; brother, Daryl, is a player agent.
Grateful to his parents for working hard to make it possible for him to pursue pro tennis.
Also starred in track-and-field growing up, winningUnder-13 and Under-14 French 100-metrechampionships.
Considers Arthur Ashe his favourite tennis player.
Voted 2005 ATP Newcomer of the Year by his fellow players.
If he didn't play tennis, he would play basketball.
Fan of Detroit Pistons (NBA). Favourite basketball player is Carmelo Anthony.
Known for being an excellent breakdancer.
Missed 13Grand Slam events with a series of injuries, including right knee, right shoulder,left wrist and right foot.
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Former World No. 1 junior achieved career-high No. 6 in 2016 and has finished in Top 10 twice,in 2016(at No. 7) and in 2019 (at No. 10). Overall has ranked 8 times in year-end Top 20. Won a personanl-best 46 matches in 2010.
Married former WTA No. 3 Elina Svitolina in 2021.
Owns 11 ATP Tour titles, including ATP 500s at 2016 Washington, 2019 Rotterdam and 2020 Rotterdam.
Reached at least 1 final in 18 straight seasons (2005-22), including ATP Masters 1000s at 2009 Paris, 2010 Paris and 2016 Monte Carlo.
Earned 533career victories, highlighted by biggest wins over No. 1 Nadal at 2009 Doha and No. 1 Medvedev at 2022 Indian Wells, as well as career-long win streaks of 12 matches and 25 sets in 2020.
Advanced to 2008 Roland Garros and 2016 US Open SFs after winning junior titles at Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 2004.
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