Paradorn Srichaphan

Paradorn Srichaphan (Thai: ภราดร ศรีชาพันธุ์; RTGS: Pharadon Sichaphan; pronounced [pʰā.rāː.dɔ̄ːn sǐː.t͡ɕʰāː.pʰān]; born 14 June 1979) is a Thai former professional tennis player. Srichaphan was the first player from Asia to be ranked in the world's top 10 of men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), reaching a career high ranking of world No. 9. His nickname is "Ball". He graduated as a Bachelor of Social Science from Ramkhamhaeng University.

Paradorn Srichaphan
ภราดร ศรีชาพันธุ์
Country (sports) Thailand
ResidenceBangkok, Thailand
Born (1979-06-14) 14 June 1979
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Turned pro1997
Retired2010
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$3,459,655
Singles
Career record239–193 (55.3%)
Career titles5
Highest rankingNo. 9 (12 May 2003)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open4R (2004)
French Open3R (2002)
Wimbledon4R (2003)
US Open4R (2003)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games2R (2000)
Doubles
Career record25–61 (29.1%)
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 79 (8 September 2003)
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open3R (2005)
US Open1R (2005)
Medal record
Men's tennis
Representing  Thailand
Asian Games
1998 BangkokMen's doubles
2002 BusanMen's singles
2006 DohaTeam event
Last updated on: 19 January 2022.
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