Gilles Müller

Tennis player; Wimbledon quarterfinalist

Gilles Müller - Athletes & Sports Figures born May 9th, 1983
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A professional tennis player from Luxembourg, he competed on the ATP tour mainly from the early 2000s into the late 2010s. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 26 in 2017. Significant performances occurred at major Grand Slam tournaments, including a quarterfinal appearance at Wimbledon in 2017. Müller also had success at smaller ATP tournaments, securing two titles during his career. His playing style was characterized by a strong serve and aggressive baseline play, contributing to a successful career in the sport. He retired from professional tennis in 2018.

Reached Wimbledon quarterfinals in 2017

Achieved career-high ranking of World No. 26

Won ATP titles in 2016 and 2017

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