Gilles Müller is a retired tennis player from Luxembourg. He is a two-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist and the most successful male tennis player in the history of his country. Müller won two titles on the ATP World Tour and achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 21 on 31 July 2017. He was known for his powerful left-handed serve and excellent net skills. Following his retirement, Müller was appointed as Luxembourg's Davis Cup team captain.
Country (sports): | Luxembourg |
Residence: | Reckange-sur-Mess, Luxembourg |
Born: | May 9, 1983, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg |
Height: | 1.93 m |
Turned pro: | 2001 |
Retired: | 2018 |
Plays: | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money: | US$5,991,874 |
Career record: | 233–213 (%) |
Career titles: | 2 |
Highest ranking: | No. 21 (31 July 2017) |
Australian Open: | 4R (2015) |
French Open: | 2R (2012, 2015) |
Wimbledon: | QF (2017) |
US Open: | QF (2008) |
Olympic Games: | 3R (2016) |
Career record: | 61–88 (%) |
Career titles: | 0 |
Highest ranking: | No. 74 (1 May 2017) |
Australian Open: | 2R (2016, 2017) |
French Open: | 1R (2005, 2006, 2013, 2015, 2016) |
Wimbledon: | 2R (2014, 2015) |
US Open: | 2R (2015, 2016) |
Facebook: | Gilles Müller's Facebook profile |
About Gilles Muller
Regarded as the most successful and famous tennis player in the history of his native land, Luxembourg.
Before Fame
He started playing tennis at the age of five and attended high school in Luxembourg and France.
Achievement
He was given the nickname "Mulles."
Family Life
He married Alessia Fauzzi and fathered two sons, Lenny and Nils.
Associations
He defeated Andre Agassi at the 2004 Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington, D.C.
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