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| |playername = Jan-Michael Gambill | |playername = Jan-Michael Gambill | ||
| |country = {{USA}} | |country = {{USA}} | ||
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|residence = Hawaii | ||
| |datebirth = {{birth date and age|1977|6|3}} | |datebirth = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1977|6|3}} | ||
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| |singlesrecord = 201–196 | |singlesrecord = 201–196 | ||
| |singlestitles = 3 | |singlestitles = 3 | ||
| |highestsinglesranking = No. 14 ( |
|highestsinglesranking = No. 14 (June 18, 2001) | ||
| |AustralianOpenresult = 2R (], ]) | |AustralianOpenresult = 2R (], ]) | ||
| |FrenchOpenresult = 2R (], ]) | |FrenchOpenresult = 2R (], ]) | ||
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| |doublesrecord = 119–125 | |doublesrecord = 119–125 | ||
| |doublestitles = 5 | |doublestitles = 5 | ||
| |highestdoublesranking = No. 23 ( |
|highestdoublesranking = No. 23 (November 4, 2002) | ||
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|updated = June 3, 2008 | ||
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| '''Jan-Michael Charles Gambill''' (born |
'''Jan-Michael Charles Gambill''' (born June 3, 1977 in ], ], U.S.A.) is an American ] player who made his professional debut in 1996. His highest singles ranking to date is No. 14, which he first reached on June 18, 2001. Best known for his unusual double-handed forehand, he is coached by his father Chuck Gambill, who also coaches Jan-Michael's younger brother Torrey. | ||
| Gambill began playing tennis at the age of five, looking up to tennis greats ] and ]. Known for his good looks, washboard-like abdominal muscles, and hot temper, he often turns his seat away from his opponents during matches. He has defeated, among others, current world number one ] and former world number ones ], ], ], and ]. | Gambill began playing tennis at the age of five, looking up to tennis greats ] and ]. Known for his good looks, washboard-like abdominal muscles, and hot temper, he often turns his seat away from his opponents during matches. He has defeated, among others, current world number one ] and former world number ones ], ], ], and ]. | ||
| Gambill is sponsored by ] for both his racquets and apparel. He currently resides in |
Gambill is sponsored by ] for both his racquets and apparel. He currently resides in Hawaii. | ||
| Gambill is currently playing for the ] in the ] league. | Gambill is currently playing for the ] in the ] league. | ||
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
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| Residence | Hawaii |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Turned pro | 1996 |
| Plays | Right-handed; two-handed on both sides |
| Prize money | $3,605,674 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 201–196 |
| Career titles | 3 |
| Highest ranking | No. 14 (June 18, 2001) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2003, 2004) |
| French Open | 2R (1998, 2000) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2000) |
| US Open | 4R (2002) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 119–125 |
| Career titles | 5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 23 (November 4, 2002) |
| Last updated on: June 3, 2008. | |
Jan-Michael Charles Gambill (born June 3, 1977 in Spokane, WA, U.S.A.) is an American tennis player who made his professional debut in 1996. His highest singles ranking to date is No. 14, which he first reached on June 18, 2001. Best known for his unusual double-handed forehand, he is coached by his father Chuck Gambill, who also coaches Jan-Michael's younger brother Torrey.
Gambill began playing tennis at the age of five, looking up to tennis greats Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe. Known for his good looks, washboard-like abdominal muscles, and hot temper, he often turns his seat away from his opponents during matches. He has defeated, among others, current world number one Roger Federer and former world number ones Carlos Moyà, Lleyton Hewitt, Pete Sampras, and Andre Agassi.
Gambill is sponsored by Prince for both his racquets and apparel. He currently resides in Hawaii.
Gambill is currently playing for the Boston Lobsters in the World Team Tennis league.
Singles wins
| Legend |
| Grand Slam (0) |
| Tennis Masters Cup (0) |
| ATP Masters Series (0) |
| ATP Tour (3) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | March 8, 1999 | Scottsdale, U.S. | Hard |  Lleyton Hewitt
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7–6(2), 4–6, 6–4 |
| 2. | March 5, 2001 | Delray Beach, USA | Hard |  Xavier Malisse
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7–5, 6–4 |
| 3. | March 10, 2003 | Delray Beach, USA | Hard |  Mardy Fish
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6–0, 7–6(5) |
Grand Slam singles performance timeline
To prevent confusion and double counting, information in this table is updated only after a tournament or the player's participation in the tournament has concluded. This table is current through the 2008 French Open.
| Tournament | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | - | - | - | 1R | 2R | 2R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | - |
| French Open | - | - | - | - | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 2R | 1R | 2R | - |
| Wimbledon | - | - | - | - | 3R | 2R | 2R | 1R | QF | 2R | 2R | - |
| U.S. Open | - | - | - | 1R | 2R | 2R | 4R | 2R | 3R | 2R | 3R | 1R |