Sam Querrey
American tennis player and Wimbledon finalist
Born
October 7th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed professionally in tennis and achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 11. Reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and the semifinals of Wimbledon, where a historic match against the defending champion marked a significant moment in career. Won ten ATP singles titles, including the prestigious 2016 Mexican Open. Represented the United States in the Davis Cup, contributing to the team's success in multiple matches.
Reached the semifinals at Wimbledon in 2017
Won ten ATP singles titles
Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 11
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