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'''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. '''Jan-Michael Charles Gambill''' (born ], ] in ], ]) is an American ] player who made his professional debut in 1996. His highest singles ranking to date is World No. 14, which he first reached on ], ]. 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 multiple ] singles titlists ] and ]. Known for his good looks, washboard-like abdominal muscles, and hot temper, he often turns his seat away from his opponents during matches.{{fact}} He has defeated, among others, former World No. 1 players ], ], ], ], and ].


Gambill is sponsored by ] for both his racquets and apparel. He currently resides in Hawaii. Gambill is sponsored by ] for both his racquets and apparel. He currently resides in ].


Gambill is currently playing for the ] in the ] league. Gambill is currently playing for the ] in the ] league.
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Revision as of 09:45, 18 November 2008

Jan-Michael Gambill
Gambill, 31 May 2008.
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceHawaii
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Turned pro1996
PlaysRight-handed; two-handed on both sides
Prize moneyUS$3,605,674
Singles
Career record201–196
Career titles3
Highest rankingNo. 14 (June 18, 2001)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (2003, 2004)
French Open2R (1998, 2000)
WimbledonQF (2000)
US Open4R (2002)
Doubles
Career record119–125
Career titles5
Highest rankingNo. 23 (November 4, 2002)
Last updated on: June 3, 2008.

Jan-Michael Charles Gambill (born June 3, 1977 in Spokane, Washington, U.S.) is an American tennis player who made his professional debut in 1996. His highest singles ranking to date is World 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 multiple Grand Slam singles titlists 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, former World No. 1 players Roger Federer, 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 tournaments (0)
Tennis Masters Cup (0)
ATP Masters Series (0)
ATP Tour (3)
No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent in Final Score in Final
1. March 8, 1999 Scottsdale, U.S. Hard Australia Lleyton Hewitt 7–6(2), 4–6, 6–4
2. March 5, 2001 Delray Beach, USA Hard Belgium Xavier Malisse 7–5, 6–4
3. March 10, 2003 Delray Beach, USA Hard United States Mardy Fish 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 -
US Open - - - 1R 2R 2R 4R 2R 3R 2R 3R 1R

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