Vincent Spadea

Vincent Spadea is a former professional tennis player from the United States who reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 18. He is one of only five players to defeat Roger Federer 6-0 in a set in a main tour tournament.

He has career singles wins over numerous top players, including Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and Rafael Nadal.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Vincent Spadea was born on July 19, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He stands 183 cm tall, and he plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand. He currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida.

Spadea's mother is originally from Colombia. After retiring from professional tennis, Spadea became the body double for actor Steve Carell in the 2017 film "Battle of the Sexes," where Carell played the role of Bobby Riggs.

Professional Career

Spadea turned professional in 1993. He won one ATP singles title and three ATP doubles titles, with his career-high singles ranking of World No. 18 achieved in February 2005.

His best Grand Slam singles performance was a quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open in 1999. He also made it to the fourth round of the Wimbledon Championships in 2004 and the US Open in 1995 and 1999.

Throughout his career, Spadea earned singles victories over numerous top players, including Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and Rafael Nadal.

He is one of only five players to have defeated Federer 6-0 in a set at a main tour tournament, a feat he accomplished at the Monte Carlo Masters in 1999. He was a member of the United States Davis Cup team in 2000 and 2004 and represented the United States at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. Spadea retired from professional tennis in 2011.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 311–359
• Career titles: 1
• Highest ranking: No. 18 (February 28, 2005)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – QF (1999)
• French Open – 3R (1999, 2002, 2003)
• Wimbledon – 4R (2004)
• US Open – 4R (1995, 1999)

Other tournaments (Singles)

• Grand Slam Cup – 1R (1999)
• Olympic Games – 2R (2004)

Doubles

• Career record: 65–114
• Career titles: 3
• Highest ranking: No. 90 (June 12, 2006)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 2R (2006, 2007)
• French Open – 3R (2006)
• Wimbledon – 3R (2004)
• US Open – 3R (2005)

Mixed Doubles

Best Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Performances

• Wimbledon – 2R (2007)
• US Open – QF (2003, 2006)