Began playing tennis at age six with his parents, Thierry and Christiane...Has one younger sister, Elodie...Hobbies include hunting and golf...Played soccer most of his childhood but began to take tennis seriously at 17...His childhood hero was countryman and 1983 Roland Garros champion Yannick Noah...Considers forehand as best shot and favorite surface is hard courts...Wife, Coralie (married July 6, 2000); daughter, Victoire (born June 25, 2001)...Coached by countryman Lionel Zimbler and fitness trainer is Jean Sanges.

In retirement, Cyril directs the Pro World Tennis Academy in Delray Beach, FL, offering coaching services and programs to players from all levels. Former Top 10 countryman Sebastien Grosjean also joined PWTA as a consultant.