Robby Ginepri

Robby Ginepri is an American former professional tennis player who won three ATP singles titles and achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 15. His best Grand Slam result was reaching the semifinals of the US Open in 2005.

Known for his speed on the court, he was a member of the United States Davis Cup team and an Olympic competitor.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Robert Louis "Robby" Ginepri was born on October 7, 1982, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. He stands 183 cm tall and he plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

He currently lives in Kennesaw, Georgia, and owns the Olde Town Athletic Club in Marietta, Georgia.

Ginepri is of Luxembourgish ancestry; his father, Rene, is originally from Luxembourg and works as a systems analyst. His mother, Nancy, is a second-grade teacher. Robby married Josephine Stafford in September 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.

As a multi-sport athlete in his youth, Ginepri did not devote himself to tennis until he was 12 years old. In 2007, he was a participant in the Spike TV show "Pros vs. Joes."

Professional Career

Ginepri turned professional in 2001. He won three singles titles on the ATP Tour and reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 15 in December 2005.

His most memorable performance was his run to the semifinals of the US Open in 2005, where he won three consecutive five-set matches before losing to Andre Agassi. During his career, he reached the fourth round or better at all four Grand Slams. He also represented the U.S. in the Davis Cup and at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

A serve-and-volley player with a high-risk style early on, Ginepri later adopted a more sensible strategy that utilized his speed and retrieving skills. He retired from the professional tour in 2015 after a 14-year career.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 188–204
• Career titles: 3
• Highest ranking: No. 15 (December 26, 2005)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – 4R (2004)
• French Open – 4R (2008, 2010)
• Wimbledon – 4R (2004)
• US Open – SF (2005)

Other tournaments (Singles)

• Olympic Games – 1R (2008)

Doubles

• Career record: 21–81
• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 134 (January 12, 2004)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 1R (2005, 2006, 2009)
• French Open – 1R (2004, 2005, 2007, 2009)
• Wimbledon – 2R (2007)
• US Open – 2R (2001, 2003)