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Home > Tennis > Tennis Players > Sebastien Grosjean (1978)
Sebastien Grosjean (1978)
Tennis is an outdoor sport which can be played between two players or four players. Players utilize a stringed racquet to hit a rubber ball, hollow inside covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. In some places tennis is referred to as lawn tennis. This game started in England and was the most popular amongst the upper class of society. Presently tennis is an Olympic sport, as well as, it is played in various tournaments including the four Grand Slams in many countries, by people of all ages and classes.
Sebastian Grosjean was born on 29 May 1978 at Marseille, France. His height is five foot nine inch and weight is 160 pounds. He is right handed player and he turned professional in 1966.
The first sport that he participated in as a youngster was skiing in Pra Loup Village in South Alps. He finished as number one player in world’s single and double in 1966. He was the first player to accomplish feat since Jason Stoltenberg in 1987. He captured Roland Garros junior doubles title in 1996 and finished as the French junior champion in 1995. He became the first French player in his age category to become European champion in Klosters in 1996. Also he led France to the Sunshine Cup title in ‘96 junior world team championship.
In 1997, he jumped more than 250 ranking positions with success in Challenger play. He compiled 22-10 record, winning his first title as a qualifier in Bratislava. In 1998, he reached semi final in Casablanca and Boston, quarter final in Coral Springs and Grand Slam-best 4th round at Wimbledon. In 1999, he reached Miami final where he beat Kuerten in 2nd round and number one Moya in 4th round. He also reached final in Atlanta and semifinal in three other events. He led his country to Davis Cup final but lost 3-2 to Australia. In quarter final, he lost 9-7 in fifth set in 4 hours, 43 minutes and won Cherbourg Challenger title early in season.
His superior approach and dedication to the game made him stand out from the crowd and he had a willingness to play anywhere even while suffering from an injury.
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