Thomas Enqvist

Thomas Enqvist is a retired professional tennis player from Sweden. He is most notable for having reached the finals of the 1999 Australian Open. Throughout his career, he won 19 singles career titles. He reached his highest World Ranking of No.4 in November 1999.

Player Profile and Personal Life

He was born Thomas Karl Johan Enqvist on March 13, 1974, in Stockholm Sweden. He currently resides in Monte Carlo, Monaco. He stands 190 cm tall and his last listed weight was 88 kg. He is a right-handed player with a two-handed backhand. In total, he has earned more than $10.4 Million in prize money.

One of his biggest career wins came when he was just 15. He bested former World No.1 Bjorn Borg. He is a fan of hockey and is a supporter of the Philadelphia Flyers. He is the godfather of Nicklas Kulti’s daughter.

Career

He turned pro in 1991 and a year later, he won his first ATP Title, in Bolzano. His most significant Grand Slam finish came in 1999 when he made it to the finals of the Australian Open. He faced off against Russian tennis player Yevgeny Kafelnikov. A few years later in 2001, he made it to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon.

In addition to the Grand Slam events, he also had semi-finals finishes at the 1995 ATP Tour Finals and the 1999 Grand Slam Cup Finals. In November 1999, he gained his highest career ranking of World No.4.

Some of his most impressive wins were against Andy Roddick, Pete Sampras, and Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Career Highlights

Singles

• Career Record: 448–297
• Career Titles: 19
• Highest Ranking: No. 4 (15 November

1999)

Notable Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open - F (1999)
• French Open - 4R (2001)
• Wimbledon - QF (2001)
• US Open - 4R (1993, 1996, 2000)

Other Tournaments

• ATP Tour Finals - SF (1995)
• Grand Slam Cup - SF (1999)

Olympic Games - 3R (1996)

Doubles

• Career Record: 35–46
• Career Titles - 1
• Highest Ranking: No. 169 (8 May

2000)