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| Country |  United States |
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| Residence | New York, U.S. | |
| Date of birth | August 17, 1970 | |
| Place of birth | Sanford, U.S. | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The City of New York The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sanford is a city in and the County seat of Seminole County, Florida, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 85 m) | |
| Weight | 182 lb (83 kg/13. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass 0 st) | |
| Turned pro | 1988 | |
| Retired | 2000 | |
| Plays | Right-handed; two-handed backhand | |
| Career prize money | $14,034,132 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record: | 506–237 | |
| Career titles: | 23 (27th in overall rankings) | |
| Highest ranking: | No. The stone is a unit of Weight. It is part of the Imperial system of weights and measures used in the British Isles, and formerly used in most Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. 1 (20 February 1992) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | W (1992, 1993) | |
| French Open | W (1991, 1992) | |
| Wimbledon | F (1993) | |
| US Open | F (1991) | |
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| Career record: | 124–97 | |
| Career titles: | 6 | |
| Highest ranking: | No. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 20 (9 October 1989) | |
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James Spencer "Jim" Courier, Jr. (born August 17, 1970, in Sanford, Florida) is a former world number one professional tennis player from the United States. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sanford is a city in and the County seat of Seminole County, Florida, United States. The ATP Rankings is the Association of Tennis Professionals' historical objective merit-based method used for determining entry and seeding in men's tennis tournaments Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the During his ATP career, he won four Grand Slam singles titles – two at the French Open and two at the Australian Open. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year In 2004, he co-founded InsideOut Sports & Entertainment, a New York City based sports event company. The Outback Champions Series is a series of Tennis tournaments designed for former members of the ATP tour The City of New York He also co-founded Courier's Kids, a non-profit organization that supports after school tennis and education programs. Courier continues to compete today on the Outback Champions Series and in select exhibitions and events worldwide. He is on the board of directors of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Courier's Kids, First Serve, and The Gullikson Foundation. The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a non-profit Tennis Hall of fame and Museum at the Newport Casino in Newport Rhode Island
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Tennis career
As a junior player in the 1980s, Courier attended the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and won the prestigious Orange Bowl in 1986 and 1987, as well as the French Open junior doubles title. The Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (NBTA is located in Bradenton Florida, and was founded in 1978 by Nick Bollettieri as a full-time Tennis Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over
Courier turned professional in 1988 and made his Grand Slam breakthrough in 1991 when he won the French Open singles title, defeating his former Bollettieri Academy-mate Andre Agassi in five sets. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments He also reached the final of the US Open that year, where he lost to Stefan Edberg. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Stefan Bengt Edberg (born 19 January 1966 in Västervik, Sweden) is a former World No
1992 saw Courier win both the Australian Open and French Open titles and enjoy a 25 match winning streak. The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year In February of that year, he became the tenth player to reach the World No. 1 ranking since the ranking system was implemented in 1973. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. He finished 1992 as the World No. 1 ranked player. Courier also was a member of the US team that won the 1992 Davis Cup. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's Tennis.
In 1993, Courier again won the Australian Open. He reached his third consecutive French Open final, which he lost to Sergi Bruguera. Sergi Bruguera Torner (born on January 16, 1971, in Barcelona, Spain) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain He also reached the 1993 Wimbledon final, which he lost to Pete Sampras. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Petros “Pete” Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is a former World No
Courier again was part of the US team that won the 1995 Davis Cup.
Courier captured a total of 23 singles titles and 6 doubles titles during his career. He spent a total of 58 weeks ranked as the World No. 1 in 1992 and 1993. He reached the finals of all four major championships during his career.
In the 1990s Courier popularized wearing a baseball cap while on court.
Courier retired from the ATP tour in 2000. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005. The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a non-profit Tennis Hall of fame and Museum at the Newport Casino in Newport Rhode Island
Playing style
Opponents who have beaten Courier often found the results to be a pyrrhic victory - a victory earned at a significant expenditure of energy. A Pyrrhic victory (ˈpɪrɪk is a victory with devastating cost to the victor Courier preferred wars of attrition and long exchanges without a decrease in his energy level. Courier's reliance on his physical conditioning to win matches is reflected in his nickname, "The Rock. " Courier often had training sessions immediately following his matches.
The prototypical baseliner, he utilized his western grip forehand with great effect and often dictated play against more well-rounded opponents. His physical, "grinding" style of play, however, often overshadowed an excellent sense of court positioning. Not characteristically described as a defensive player despite his success on clay, Courier often toed the baseline, and at the correct moment, pounced on balls with his visually unconventional and powerfully compact forehand.
His forehand was an effective weapon on a multitude of surfaces as demonstrated by his two French Open and Australian Open titles and by his runner-up finish at Wimbledon. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious He also possessed one of the best returns-of-serve in the game, as well as a servicable backhand and serve. He was not comfortable volleying, however, rarely venturing to net except to finish off points set up with his big forehand.
His signature shot was the "inside-out" forehand, which often enabled him to circumvent or at least minimize the usage of his weaker backhand wing. With the emergence of a new generation of players who possessed groundstrokes that often matched, and eventually surpassed Courier's forehand, he faced a steady decline in results despite his physical conditioning.
After retirement from ATP tennis
Since his retirement as an ATP player, Courier has served as a tennis analyst and commentator for the USA Network, NBC Sports, TNT and the Seven Network. USA Network (commonly referred to as USA) is an American Cable television channel with about 89 million household subscribers as of 2005 NBC Sports is the brand used for sports programming on NBC, responsible for the televising of many Sports events on the network Turner Network Television, usually referred to as TNT, is an American cable TV network created by media mogul Ted Turner and currently owned The Seven Network is an Australian television network, owned by the Seven Media Group. He is a frequent commentator for Australian Open matches on the Seven Network. The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year
In 2004, Courier founded InsideOut Sport & Entertainment, a New York based event promotion company that owns and operates the Outback Champions Series, the Ultimate Fantasy Camp, and the Legendary Nights exhibition series. He also has founded Courier's Kids, a non-profit organization that supports tennis in the inner city of St. Petersburg, Florida. St Petersburg (often shortened to St Pete) is a city in Pinellas County Florida, United States.
He currently competes on the BlackRock Tour of Champions and the Outback Champions Series and in various charity exhibition matches.
In 2004, Courier won three of the six BlackRock tournaments he played. In 2005, Courier finished #1 on that tour with two more tournament wins.
In March 2006, Courier won the Outback tournament in Naples, Florida, defeating Pat Cash in the final, and in Charlotte, North Carolina, defeating Todd Martin in the final. Naples is a city in Collier County, Florida, USA. As of 1 July 2006, the U Patrick Hart "Pat" Cash (born May 27, 1965, in Melbourne, Victoria) is a former professional Tennis player from Australia Todd Christopher Martin (born July 8 1970, in Hinsdale Illinois) a native of East Lansing Michigan, is a former professional Courier finished the year #1 in the Outback series.
Courier is currently scheduled to play in 2007 Outback Champions Series tournaments in Naples, Boston, Newport, Charlotte, Dallas, and Houston as well as select exhibitions and events worldwide.
Grand Slam singles finals
Wins (4)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1991 | French Open | Andre Agassi |
3–6, 6–4, 2–6, 6–1, 6–4 |
| 1992 | Australian Open |  Stefan Edberg |
6–3, 3–6, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 1992 | French Open (2) |  Petr Korda |
7–5, 6–2, 6–1 |
| 1993 | Australian Open (2) | Stefan Edberg |
6–2, 6–1, 2–6, 7–5 |
Runner-ups (3)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1991 | U.S. Open | Stefan Edberg |
6–2, 6–4, 6–0 |
| 1993 | French Open |  Sergi Bruguera |
6–4, 2–6, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3 |
| 1993 | Wimbledon | Pete Sampras |
7–6, 7–6, 3–6, 6–3 |
Tennis Masters Cup singles finals
Runner-ups (2)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1991 | Frankfurt | Pete Sampras |
3–6, 7–6(5), 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1992 | Frankfurt |  Boris Becker |
6–4, 6–3, 7–5 |
Masters Series singles finals
Wins (5)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1991 | Indian Wells |  Guy Forget |
4–6, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 7–6(4) |
| 1991 | Key Biscayne | David Wheaton |
4–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1992 | Rome | Carlos Costa |
7–6(3), 6–0, 6–4 |
| 1993 | Indian Wells (2) |  Wayne Ferreira |
6–3, 6–3, 6–1 |
| 1993 | Rome (2) |  Goran Ivanišević |
6–1, 6–2, 6–2 |
Career finals
Singles wins (23)
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| No. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Stefan Bengt Edberg (born 19 January 1966 in Västervik, Sweden) is a former World No Petr Korda (Pronounced KOR-da) (b January 23 1968, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Stefan Bengt Edberg (born 19 January 1966 in Västervik, Sweden) is a former World No Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Sergi Bruguera Torner (born on January 16, 1971, in Barcelona, Spain) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Petros “Pete” Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is a former World No Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Petros “Pete” Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is a former World No Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Boris Franz Becker (born 22 November 1967 in Leimen, West Germany) is a former World No Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. Guy Forget (born January 4, 1965 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a former French professional Tennis player The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. David Wheaton (born June 2 1969) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. Carles ("Carlos" Costa Masferrer (born April 22 1968, in Barcelona, Spain) is a former professional Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Wayne Richard Ferreira (born September 15, 1971 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former Tennis player from South Africa Goran Šimun Ivanišević ( ɡǒran iʋanǐːʃɛʋiʨ born in Split, Croatia, Yugoslavia on September 13 1971 is a former professional Tennis | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 9 October 1989 | Basel, Switzerland | Hard (i) | Stefan Edberg |
7–6, 3–6, 2–6, 6–0, 7–5 |
| 2. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The Davidoff Swiss Indoors (known as the Davidoff Swiss Indoors for sponsorship reasons is a professional Tennis tournament played on indoor Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Stefan Bengt Edberg (born 19 January 1966 in Västervik, Sweden) is a former World No | 11 March 1991 | Indian Wells, U.S. | Hard | Guy Forget |
4–6, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 7–6(4) |
| 3. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Guy Forget (born January 4, 1965 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a former French professional Tennis player | 25 March 1991 | Key Biscayne, U.S. | Hard | David Wheaton |
4–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 4. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the David Wheaton (born June 2 1969) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. | 10 June 1991 | French Open, Paris | Clay | Andre Agassi |
3–6, 6–4, 2–6, 6–1, 6–4 |
| 5. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments | 27 January 1992 | Australian Open, Melbourne | Hard | Stefan Edberg |
6–3, 3–6, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 6. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 | 13 April 1992 | Tokyo Outdoor, Japan | Hard |  Richard Krajicek |
6–4, 6–4, 7–6(3) |
| 7. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The AIG Japan Open Tennis Championships is a Tennis Tournament held in Ariake Tennis Forest Park with its center court Ariake Coliseum, For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Richard Peter Stanislav Krajicek (born December 6 1971 is a Dutch former professional Tennis player | 20 April 1992 | Hong Kong | Hard | Michael Chang |
7–5, 6–3 |
| 8. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Hong Kong Open is a defunct Tennis tournament that was held in Hong Kong on the ATP Tour from 1973-2002 Michael Te-Pei Chang ( Chinese: 張[[wikt 德|德]] 培; Pinyin: Zhāng Dépéi born February 22, 1972, in Hoboken | 18 May 1992 | Rome, Italy | Clay | Carlos Costa |
7–6(3), 6–0, 6–4 |
| 9. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Carles ("Carlos" Costa Masferrer (born April 22 1968, in Barcelona, Spain) is a former professional | 8 June 1992 | French Open, Paris | Clay |  Petr Korda |
7–5, 6–2, 6–1 |
| 10. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Petr Korda (Pronounced KOR-da) (b January 23 1968, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the | 1 February 1993 | Australian Open, Melbourne | Hard | Stefan Edberg |
6–2, 6–1, 2–6, 7–5 |
| 11. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 | 15 February 1993 | Memphis, U.S. | Hard (i) | Todd Martin |
5–7, 7–6(4), 7–6(4) |
| 12. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and the Cellular South Cup are Tennis Tournaments held in Memphis Tennessee. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Todd Christopher Martin (born July 8 1970, in Hinsdale Illinois) a native of East Lansing Michigan, is a former professional | 8 March 1993 | Indian Wells, U.S. | Hard | Wayne Ferreira |
6–3, 6–3, 6–1 |
| 13. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Wayne Richard Ferreira (born September 15, 1971 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former Tennis player from South Africa | 17 May 1993 | Rome, Italy | Clay | Goran Ivanišević |
6–1, 6–2, 6–2 |
| 14. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Goran Šimun Ivanišević ( ɡǒran iʋanǐːʃɛʋiʨ born in Split, Croatia, Yugoslavia on September 13 1971 is a former professional Tennis | 23 August 1993 | Indianapolis, U.S. | Hard | Boris Becker |
7–5, 6–3 |
| 15. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Indianapolis Tennis Championships (formerly known as the RCA Championships) is an annual men's tennis tournament played in Indianapolis as part of the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Boris Franz Becker (born 22 November 1967 in Leimen, West Germany) is a former World No | 9 January 1995 | Adelaide, Australia | Hard | Arnaud Boetsch |
6–2, 7–5 |
| 16. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Next Generation Adelaide International is a Tennis tournament that is part of the ATP International Series. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Arnaud Boetsch (born April 1, 1969 in Meulan) is a former French Tennis player who turned professional in 1987 | 6 March 1995 | Scottsdale, U.S. | Hard |  Mark Philippoussis |
7–6(2), 6–4 |
| 17. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Tennis Channel Open is a Tennis tournament on the ATP International Series which was held for the first time in Las Vegas Nevada from The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Mark Anthony Philippoussis (born 7 November 1976 is an Australian Tennis player | 17 April 1995 | Tokyo Outdoor, Japan | Hard | Andre Agassi |
6–4, 6–3 |
| 18. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The AIG Japan Open Tennis Championships is a Tennis Tournament held in Ariake Tennis Forest Park with its center court Ariake Coliseum, For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. | 2 October 1995 | Basel, Switzerland | Hard (i) | Jan Siemerink |
6–7(2), 7–6(5), 5–7, 6–2, 7–5 |
| 19. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Davidoff Swiss Indoors (known as the Davidoff Swiss Indoors for sponsorship reasons is a professional Tennis tournament played on indoor Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Johannes Martinus ("Jan" Siemerink (born April 14, 1970 in Rijnsburg, Zuid-Holland) is a former professional tennis player from | 4 March 1996 | Philadelphia, U.S. | Carpet | Chris Woodruff |
6–4, 6–3 |
| 20. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Chris Woodruff (born January 3, 1973) is an American and former professional male Tennis player | 6 January 1997 | Doha, Qatar | Hard |  Tim Henman |
7–5, 6–7(5), 6–2 |
| 21. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Qatar ExxonMobil Open is Tennis Tournament held in the city of Doha, in the country of Qatar. Qatar ( قطر; ˈqɑtˁɑr local pronunciation giṭar officially the State of Qatar (Arabic دولة قطر transliterated Timothy Henry "Tim" Henman OBE (born 6 September 1974) is a retired English Tennis player | 28 July 1997 | Los Angeles, U.S. | Hard | Thomas Enqvist |
6–4, 6–4 |
| 22. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Countrywide Classic (formerly known as the Mercedes-Benz Cup) is a Tennis Tournament on the ATP Tour International Series The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Thomas Enqvist (born March 13, 1974 in Stockholm) is a former professional Tennis player from Sweden, who played on the ATP | 6 October 1997 | Beijing, China | Hard (i) | Magnus Gustafsson |
7–6(10), 3–6, 6–3 |
| 23. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The China Open (formerly the Beijing Salem Open) is a professional Tennis Tournament in Beijing, China. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Magnus Nils Gustafsson (born January 3, 1967 in Lund, Skåne) is a former professional tennis player from Sweden. | 27 April 1998 | Orlando, U.S. | Clay | Michael Chang |
7–5, 3–6, 7–5 |
Singles runner-ups (13)
| No. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The US Men's Clay Court Championships is an annual ATP Tour Tennis Tournament which started in 1910 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 9 September 1991 | U.S. Open, New York | Hard | Stefan Edberg |
6–2, 6–4, 6–0 |
| 2. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Stefan Bengt Edberg (born 19 January 1966 in Västervik, Sweden) is a former World No | 18 November 1991 | Singles Championships, Frankfurt | Carpet | Pete Sampras |
3–6, 7–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 3. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The Tennis Masters Cup is a Tennis tournament played at the end of each year involving the top eight players in the men's tennis world rankings Petros “Pete” Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is a former World No | 10 February 1992 | San Francisco, U.S. | Hard (i) | Michael Chang |
6–3, 6–3 |
| 4. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The SAP Open is a men's Tennis tournament held annually in San Jose California. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Michael Te-Pei Chang ( Chinese: 張[[wikt 德|德]] 培; Pinyin: Zhāng Dépéi born February 22, 1972, in Hoboken | 17 February 1992 | Brussels, Belgium | Carpet | Boris Becker |
6–7(5), 2–6, 7–6(10), 7–6(5), 7–5 |
| 5. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Brussels (Bruxelles pronounced; Brussel pronounced) officially the Brussels Capital-Region, is The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Boris Franz Becker (born 22 November 1967 in Leimen, West Germany) is a former World No | 24 August 1992 | Indianapolis, U.S. | Hard | Pete Sampras |
6–4, 6–4 |
| 6. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Indianapolis Tennis Championships (formerly known as the RCA Championships) is an annual men's tennis tournament played in Indianapolis as part of the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the | 23 November 1992 | Singles Championships, Frankfurt | Carpet | Boris Becker |
6–4, 6–3, 7–5 |
| 7. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Tennis Masters Cup is a Tennis tournament played at the end of each year involving the top eight players in the men's tennis world rankings | 19 April 1993 | Hong Kong | Hard | Pete Sampras |
6–3, 6–7(1), 7–6(2) |
| 8. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Hong Kong Open is a defunct Tennis tournament that was held in Hong Kong on the ATP Tour from 1973-2002 | 7 June 1993 | French Open, Paris | Clay | Sergi Bruguera |
6–4, 2–6, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3 |
| 9. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Sergi Bruguera Torner (born on January 16, 1971, in Barcelona, Spain) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain | 5 July 1993 | Wimbledon, London | Grass | Pete Sampras |
7–6(3), 7–6(6), 3–6, 6–3 |
| 10. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. | 18 April 1994 | Nice, France | Clay | Alberto Berasategui |
6–4, 6–2 |
| 11. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The ATP Nice is a defunct ATP Tour affiliated Tennis tournament This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Alberto Berasategui (born June 28 1973 in Bilbao, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Spain | 24 October 1994 | Lyon, France | Carpet |  Marc Rosset |
6–4, 7–6(2) |
| 12. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon is a professional Tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Marc Rosset (born November 7 1970, in Geneva, Switzerland) is a former professional Tennis player from Switzerland who is best remembered | 9 October 1995 | Toulouse, France | Hard (i) | Arnaud Boetsch |
6–4, 6–7(5), 6–0 |
| 13. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Adidas Open de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées (named Grand Prix de Tennis de Toulouse until 1999) was an annual men's tennis tournament played in Toulouse This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Arnaud Boetsch (born April 1, 1969 in Meulan) is a former French Tennis player who turned professional in 1987 | 26 February 1999 | Memphis, U.S. | Hard (i) | Tommy Haas |
6–4, 6–1 |
Doubles wins (6)
| No. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and the Cellular South Cup are Tennis Tournaments held in Memphis Tennessee. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Tommy Haas (born April 3, 1978 in Hamburg) is a German Tennis player who plays right-handed | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partnering | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 22 May 1989 | Rome, Italy | Clay | Pete Sampras |
.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil_(1968-1992).svg.png){kind=small} Danilo Marcelino Mauro Menezes |
6–4, 6–3 |
| 2. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Petros “Pete” Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is a former World No | 14 May 1990 | Hamburg, Germany | Clay | Sergi Bruguera |
Udo Riglewski Michael Stich |
7–6, 6–2 |
| 3. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The Hamburg Masters, established in 1892 is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Hamburg, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Sergi Bruguera Torner (born on January 16, 1971, in Barcelona, Spain) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain Michael Detlef Stich (born October 18 1968 in Pinneberg, West Germany is a former professional Tennis player from Germany | 11 March 1991 | Indian Wells, U.S. | Hard | Javier Sánchez |
Guy Forget Henri Leconte |
7–6, 3–6, 6–3 |
| 4. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Javier Sánchez Vicario (born 1968 in Pamplona, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Spain Guy Forget (born January 4, 1965 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a former French professional Tennis player Henri Leconte (born July 4, 1963 in Lillers, Pas-de-Calais) is a former French professional Tennis player | 19 April 1993 | Montreal, Canada | Hard |  Mark Knowles |
 Glenn Michibata David Pate |
6–4, 7–6 |
| 5. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Canada Masters (also long known as the Canadian Open) currently sponsored as the Rogers Cup, is an annual Tennis tournament held in Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Finals (84 Won (49 Runner-ups (37 Glenn Michibata (born June 13, 1962 in Toronto) is a former professional Tennis player and current head coach of the Princeton University David Pate (born April 16, 1962) is a former professional tennis player from the United States who won two singles titles and eighteen doubles titles | 9 January 1995 | Adelaide, Australia | Hard | Patrick Rafter |
 Byron Black Grant Connell |
7–6, 6–4 |
| 6. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Next Generation Adelaide International is a Tennis tournament that is part of the ATP International Series. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Patrick "Pat" Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972 is a retired Australian former World No Byron Black (born October 6, 1969 in Salisbury, Rhodesia) is a former touring professional Tennis and Davis Cup player Grant Connell (Pronounced KAHN-nell(born November 17, 1965 in Regina) is a former professional Tennis player from Canada who | 26 April 1999 | Orlando, U.S. | Clay | Todd Woodbridge |
Bob Bryan Mike Bryan |
7–6(4), 6–4 |
Doubles runner-ups (5)
| No. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The US Men's Clay Court Championships is an annual ATP Tour Tennis Tournament which started in 1910 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Todd Andrew Woodbridge (born 2 April 1971 in Sydney is an Australian former professional Tennis player Bob and Mike Bryan Robert ("Bob" Charles Bryan (born on April 29, 1978 in Camarillo, California) is an American male Bob and Mike Bryan Michael ("Mike" Carl Bryan (born April 29, 1978 in Camarillo, California) is an American professional | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partnering | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 8 May 1989 | Forest Hills, U.S. | Clay | Pete Sampras |
Rick Leach Jim Pugh |
6–4, 6–2 |
| 2. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Petros “Pete” Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is a former World No Rick Leach (b December 28 1964, in Arcadia, California) is a professional Tennis player from the United States. Jim Pugh (born February 5, 1964 in Burbank, California) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States. | 21 May 1990 | Rome, Italy | Clay | Marty Davis |
Sergio Casal Emilio Sánchez |
7–6, 7–5 |
| 3. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Sergio Casal Martínez (born September 8, 1962 in Barcelona, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Spain Emilio Angel Sánchez Vicario (born May 29, 1965, in Madrid, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Spain | 11 April 1994 | Barcelona, Spain | Clay | Javier Sánchez |
 Yevgeny Kafelnikov David Rikl |
5–7, 6–1, 6–4 |
| 4. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The Torneo Godó, also known as Trofeo Conde de Godó, Open SabadellAtlántico (current official name and Open SEAT (official name from 1995 to 2007 Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Javier Sánchez Vicario (born 1968 in Pamplona, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Spain Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Kafelnikov (born 18 February 1974 Евгений Александрович Кафельников) is a former World No David Rikl (born February 27 1971 in Brandys) is a former professional tennis player from the Czech Republic. | 6 October 1997 | Beijing, China | Hard (i) | Alex O'Brien |
 Mahesh Bhupathi Leander Paes |
7–5, 7–6 |
| 5. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The China Open (formerly the Beijing Salem Open) is a professional Tennis Tournament in Beijing, China. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Alex O'Brien (born March 7 1970 in Amarillo Texas) is a professional Tennis player from the United States, who competed on the ATP Tour. Mahesh Shrinivas Bhupathi ( Kannada: ಮಹೇಶ್ ಭೂಪತಿ (born June 7 1974 Chennai, India is a professional Tennis player. Leander Adrian Paes (born June 17 1973 is an Indian professional tennis player who currently features in the doubles events in the ATP tour and | 11 January 1999 | Adelaide, Australia | Hard | Patrick Galbraith |
 Gustavo Kuerten Nicolás Lapentti |
6–4, 6–4 |
Major tournament singles performance timeline
| Tournament | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | Career SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | A | A | 2R | 4R | W | W | SF | QF | QF | 4R | A | 3R | 1R | 2 / 10 |
| French Open | A | 4R | 4R | W | W | F | SF | 4R | QF | 1R | 2R | 2R | A | 2 / 11 |
| Wimbledon | A | 1R | 3R | QF | 3R | F | 2R | 2R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 4R | A | 0 / 11 |
| U.S. Open | 2R | 3R | 2R | F | SF | 4R | 2R | SF | A | 1R | A | 1R | A | 0 / 10 |
| Grand Slam SR | 0 / 1 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 4 | 1 / 4 | 2 / 4 | 1 / 4 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 2 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 1 | 4 / 42 |
| ATP Tour World Championships | A | A | A | F | F | RR | A | RR | A | A | A | A | A | 0 / 4 |
| Year End Ranking | 43 | 24 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 77 | 34 | 290 | N/A |
A = did not participate in the tournament
SR = the ratio of the number of singles tournaments won to the number of those tournaments played
Senior tour titles
- 2005: Stanford Cup Houston - defeated Todd Martin 6-2, 6-3
- 2006: Champions Cup Naples - defeated Pat Cash 6-4, 7-6(8)
- 2006: The Championships at the Palisades - defeated Martin 5-7, 7-6(6), 10-4 (tiebreaker)
- 2008: The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman Legends Championship - defeated Wayne Ferreira 7-6(3), 7-6(1)
External links
- ATP Tour profile for Jim Courier
- ITF profile for Jim Courier
- Davis Cup profile for Jim Courier
- International Tennis Hall of Fame Profile
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stefan Edberg Stefan Edberg Stefan Edberg |
World No. 1 February 10, 1992 - March 22, 1992 April 13, 1992 - September 13, 1992 October 5, 1992 - April 11, 1993 |
Succeeded by Stefan Edberg Stefan Edberg Pete Sampras |
| Awards | ||
| Preceded by Stefan Edberg |
ITF World Champion 1992 |
Succeeded by Pete Sampras |
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