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Alex Bogomolov Jr.
Born in Moscow, Russia, the 5'10" Bogomolov was the number one ranked USTA player for the 18s section in 2000, and had a career high ranking of World No. 97 on November 3, 2003, but had dropped to #198 in the world as of May 26, 2008 (ATP ranking). In 1998, Bogomolov won the USTA National Boys’ 16 Championships, defeating Andy Roddick in the final. As of July, 2005, he had won three singles championships and one doubles title on the USTA circuit. For his current ATP profile, please click here |
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Ilija Bozoljac
One of Serbia’s most colorful personalities off the tennis court, Bozoljac’s tennis fortunes got a major boost at this year’s Wimbleton. The 137th ranked player in the world qualified by winning three matches in one week. Bozoljac made the most of his opportunity, playing his best tennis of his career against defending champion Roger Federer, losing their second round match in 4 tightly contested sets. For his current ATP profile please, click here please click here |
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Guillermo Cañas
A regular in Grand Slam events, native Argentine Guillermo Cañas has ranked as high as #8 in the world. He began playing at age 7 and was actually named after fellow Argentine and tennis legend Guillermo Vilas. He turned pro in 1995 and reached his first ATP final in 1999. Over the course of his 14-year career, Cañas has beaten some of the most highly respected players including Andy Roddick and Roger Federer and earning seven career titles while compiling a 252-194 career record. For his current ATP profile please, click here please click here |
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Somdev Devvarman
The 2008 Kennedy Funding Invitational champion, Somdev was born in India and now resides in Charlottesville, Virginia. While at the University of Virginia, the two-year All-American captured consecutive NCAA singles titles, including a win over #1 seed John Isner in one of the most dramatic finals in the 123-year history of the tournament. After turning pro in 2008, 25-year-old Devvarmen has climbed to #116 and earned a spot on India’s Davis Cup team. For his current ATP profile, please click here |
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Brendan Evans
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Alejandro Falla
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Paul Goldstein
The winner of The Kennedy Funding Invitational in 2006, Paul’s 26 USTA Circuit titles make him the winningest player in USTA Pro Circuit history. The son of a former national table tennis champion, Paul began playing tennis at age 9. He was a four-year All-American at Stanford University before turning professional in 1998. Paul has ranked as high as #58 in the world and his record includes notable wins against the likes of then #17-ranked Patrick Rafter. For his current ATP profile,
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Noam Okun
Since turning pro at age 19, Israel's Noam Okun has made a career of upsetting some of the world's highest ranked players. In 2002, Okun defeated Spain's Albert Portas, ranked #26, in Scottsdale. In July 2002, in Los Angeles, Okun beat Sjeng Schalken of the Netherlands, ranked #23. Okun qualified for the 2002 US Open and lost a hard fought match to the defending champion, Australia's Lleyton Hewitt, ranked #1 at the time. A regular on the Grand Slam circuit, Okun has also been a mainstay on Israel's Davis Cup team. For his current ATP profile please, click here please click here |
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Michael Russell
This Houston resident was the Kennedy Funding Invitational champion in 2007. He began playing tennis at age 5 and went on to become the NCAA Rookie of the Year, before graduating from the University of Miami as the #7-ranked collegiate player in the nation. Michael turned pro in 1998. During his career, he has ranked as high as #60 in the world. For his current ATP profile, please click here |
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Vince Spadea
In his final junior tournament, Vince won the 1992 Orange Bowl title, becoming the first American to win the title since Jim Courier in 1987. He finished #4 in the world junior rankings before turning pro in January 1993. His sisters, Luanne and Diana were top junior players at Duke. Vince wrote a book about life on the tour, entitled "Break Point" which was released in 2006. He made his Davis Cup debut in 2000 in Spain and lost to Juan Carlos Ferrero in dead rubber. He also competed in the Olympics in 2000 and 2004. For his current ATP profile, please click here |
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Todd Widom
Playing #1 singles in his first year at the University of Miami, Todd was the nation’s #3-ranked freshman. He was named Most Outstanding Player at the Big East Tournament and was a member of the USA Tennis Collegiate Team. Turning pro in 2002, he progressed quickly, until suffering a series of injuries and medical setbacks. He’s back on the rise again and playing better than ever. Todd has ranked as high as #200 in singles and #162 in doubles. For his current ATP profile, please click here |
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