Status: Winner of 11 ATP doubles titles with partner Mariusz Fyrstenberg, including at least one for eight consecutive years. 2006 Australian Open semifinals. 2008 Olympian.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 178
DOB: January 15, 1981 In: Barlinek, Poland
First Tennis Memory: “Tough question. I guess when I went to the court when I was seven years old for a practice session. It was tough to get into a club because before it wasn’t like walk up off the street. To be able to play in a club – that was my first memory.”
Tennis Inspiration: “I always like watching Sampras play.”
Hobbies/Interests: “Reading books. I’m interested in economics – I’m studying economics in college in UCLA.”
Last Book Read: “I’m reading right now – Harlen Coben (American author of mystery novels and thrillers).”
Favorite Movie: “Braveheart.”
Favorite TV Show: “24.”
Pre-Match Feeling: “Focused. And I like to listen to music.”
First Job: “I guess tennis – tennis player.”
Current Car: “Audi.”
Favorite Meal: “Japanese sushi.”
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: “Honesty.”
Greatest Sports Moment: “Opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.”
Most Painful Moment: “It hasn’t happened yet.”
Favorite Tournaments: “I like the tournaments in Poland.”
Closest Tennis Friends: “I think Mariusz (doubles partner Fyrstenberg since 2003).”
Funniest Player Encountered: “Michal Przysiezny. He’s just funny, like, situation jokes.”
Toughest Competitors: “Bryan brothers.”
Strangest Match: “I once lost a match from having five match points in a row.”
Funny Memory: “Once I hit my friend on the other side of the net in the chest. (When?) A few years ago in Argentina. (Who was it?) An Argentinean guy, not playing any more. (Hood?) Yes, Hood. Mariano Hood.”
Embarrassing Tennis Memory: “Not happened.”
Favorite Players To Watch: “Rafa and Roger. David Nalbandian.”
People Qualities Most Admired: “Honesty.”
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NAME · September 2, 2010 at 4:55 am
Thanks for the Dustin Brown tip. After that one I went to see the end of Harisson. Huge win for Harisson. Later Monfils on the Grandstand, which was a blowout. Then met some friends for the night matches. We had courtside which is always nice. We all thought Roddick would lose. We were right. Tipsaravic [sic?] just played solid. Nothing more, nothing less. It seems anyone in the top 75 has a good shot against Roddick….
I can’t wait for the rain to break the heat.
Regards.