Kevin Anderson

Professional tennis player, U.S. Open finalist

Kevin Anderson - Professional tennis player, U.S. Open finalist
Born

May 18th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Africa

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A professional tennis player with a successful career, achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 5. Reached the finals of the 2017 U.S. Open and the 2018 Wimbledon Championship. Won seven ATP singles titles and represented South Africa in the Davis Cup. Known for a strong serve and powerful groundstrokes, contributed to the sport's growing popularity in his home country.

Reached the finals of the U.S. Open in 2017

Reached the finals of Wimbledon in 2018

Achieved a career-high ATP ranking of World No. 5

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