Pierre-Hugues Nicolas

Pierre-Hugues Herbert is a professional tennis player from France. He is best known for his double’s performances. He has a career Grand Slam when he won the doubles title at all the Grand Slam events. He partnered with fellow French tennis player Nicolas Mahut for these wins.

With Mahut, Herbert has also won the ATP Finals twice. As a singles player, he reached his highest career ranking of 36 on February 11, 2019. As a double's player, his highest career ranking was No.2, which he reached in July 2016.

Player Profile and Professional Achievements

Herbert was born on March 18, 1991, in Schiltigheim, Alsace, France. He is 188 centimeters tall and his last listed weight was 75 kilograms. He is a right-handed player and he has a two-handed backhand.

In his partnership with Mahut, the duo became one of only 8 teams who have managed to complete a Career Grand Slam.

As of December 2021, he is one of the players who have not been vaccinated. This may bar him from attending certain tournaments, including the 2021 Australian Open.

Tennis Career

In his singles career, Herbert got one of his biggest wins at the ATP Tour Singles final in 2021. He defeated then-world No.5 Stefano Tsitsipas. This bumped his singles ranking and as of November 2021, he is ranked No.109 in the world. Other players he has won against include Dominic Thiem and Kei Nishikori.

Herbert has had huge success as a double’s player. Together with Nicolas Mahut, he won a Career Grand Slam. The team-up won at all the grand slam events, most recently at 2021 Wimbledon.

He has also represented France at the Davis Cup several times, winning in 2017. In addition to the Grand Slam and international competitions, Herbert has also had success in Masters 1000 events.

Career Statistics

Singles

Career Record: 95-120
Career Titles: 0
Highest Ranking: 36 (February 11 2019)
Current Ranking: 109 (November 2021)

Grand Slam Singles Performance

Australian Open - 3R - 2016, 2019
French Open - 3R - 2018
Wimbledon - 3R - 2016
US Open - 2R - 2018

Doubles

Career Record: 199-89
Career Titles: 22
Highest Ranking: 2 (July 11, 2016)
Current Ranking: 8 (November 2021)

Grand Slam Doubles Performance

Australian Open - Winner - 2019
French Open - Winner - 2018, 2021
Wimbledon - Winner - 2016
US Open - Winner - 2015

Other Doubles Titles

ATP Tour Finals - Winner - 2019, 2021
Olympics - 2016, 2020 – Representing France

Mixed Doubles

French Open - Semi-Finals – 2016
Olympics - 2016 – 1R

Team Events

Davis Cup - Winner - 2017 – Representing France