Gilles Simon
Nadal up to fourth in world rankings
Mar 18, 2013 09:57 EDT
Rafael Nadal's tournament win at Indian Wells on Sunday has thrust him back into the top four in the ATP world rankings.
Federer and Nadal set up Indian Wells showdown
Mar 14, 2013 06:00 EDT
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have both battled through three-set thrillers to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final at Indian Wells.
Federer and Nadal set up quarter-final showdown
Mar 14, 2013 03:23 EDT
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both battled through three-set thrillers to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final at Indian Wells.
Tsonga edges Raonic in another marathon
Mar 13, 2013 18:49 EDT
Eighth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reached the quarter-finals at Indian Wells on Wednesday with a three-set victory over Milos Raonic in a rematch of their record-breaking Olympic tussle.
Anderson books quarter-final berth at Indian Wells
Mar 13, 2013 17:00 EDT
South Africa's Kevin Anderson booked a quarter-final berth at Indian Wells on Wednesday with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 victory over 13th-seeded Frenchman Gilles Simon.
Nadal triumphant in hard-court return
Mar 10, 2013 03:29 EDT
Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to hard-court tennis, booking his third-round berth at Indian Wells with a straight-sets victory over American Ryan Harrison.
Tsonga, Berdych to battle for Marseille title
Feb 23, 2013 12:24 EST
French number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga brushed aside compatriot Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a showdown with Tomas Berdych in the final of the Marseille Open.
Tomic squanders five match points in Tsonga defeat
Feb 22, 2013 17:03 EST
Australia's Bernard Tomic squandered five match points as he suffered a 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (12/10) defeat to French third seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the Marseille Open quarter-finals.
Del Potro to face Benneteau in Rotterdam final
Feb 16, 2013 17:32 EST
Juan Martin del Potro dispatched Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to move into his second straight Rotterdam World Tennis final and will face Frenchman Julien Benneteau for the title.
Del Potro reaches second Rotterdam final
Feb 16, 2013 12:20 EST
Juan Martin del Potro dispatched Bulgarian youngster Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to move into his second straight Rotterdam World Tennis event final.
Del Potro reaches second Rotterdam tennis final
Feb 16, 2013 10:39 EST
Juan Martin del Potro dispatched Bulgarian youngster Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to move into his second straight Rotterdam Open final.
Federer stunned by Benneteau in Rotterdam
Feb 15, 2013 18:07 EST
Frenchman Julien Benneteau sent defending champion Roger Federer crashing out of the Rotterdam World Tennis tournament on Friday with a stunning 6-3, 7-5 quarter-final upset.
Del Potro to face Dimitrov in Rotterdam semi-final
Feb 15, 2013 12:54 EST
Second seed Juan Martin del Potro cruised into the semi-finals of the Rotterdam World Tennis tournament on Friday with a victory in straight sets against Finland's Jarkko Nieminen.
Federer speeds to opening Rotterdam win
Feb 13, 2013 15:14 EST
Roger Federer began the defence of his Rotterdam World Tennis title by crushing Slovenia's Grega Zemlja 6-3, 6-1 in just 57 minutes on Wednesday.
Gasquet begins with Rotterdam win
Feb 13, 2013 13:01 EST
French seeds moved smoothly ahead indoors at the Rotterdam World Tennis on Wednesday, with number four Richard Gasquet picking up where he left off after winning a title at the weekend.
Del Potro breezes past Monfils
Feb 12, 2013 16:11 EST
Juan Martin del Potro spent just over an hour in reaching the second round of the Rotterdam World Tennis tournament as he dispatched France's Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday.
Benneteau boosts French morale with Kamke win
Feb 12, 2013 12:22 EST
Frenchman Julien Benneteau joined compatriot Gilles Simon in the second round of the Rotterdam World Tennis on Tuesday as he beat lucky loser Tobias Kamke of Germany 6-3, 6-2.
Federer muses about Nadal return, Tsonga bows out
Feb 11, 2013 17:21 EST
Roger Federer welcomed the return to tennis of Rafael Nadal, but will not spend much time worrying about his long-time rival's progress as he concentrates on his own game with a Wednesday start at the Rotterdam World Tennis.
Federer welcomes back Nadal but keeps his focus
Feb 11, 2013 13:09 EST
Roger Federer welcomed the return of Rafael Nadal, but will not spend much time worrying about his rival's progress as he concentrates on his own game with a late Wednesday start at the Rotterdam World Tennis.
Federer into Murray showdown, Serena slumps
Jan 23, 2013 14:09 EST
Roger Federer passed a five-set test from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Wednesday to set up an Australian Open semi-final with Andy Murray, as Serena Williams was shocked by teenager Sloane Stephens.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Nickname(s) | Gillou Poussin[1] | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ||
| Residence | Neuchâtel, Switzerland | |
| Date of birth | December 27, 1984 | |
| Place of birth | Nice, France | |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |
| Weight | 69 kg (150 lb; 10.9 st) | |
| Turned pro | 2002 | |
| Plays | Right-handed; two-handed backhand | |
| Career prize money | US$3,685,120 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record | 161–113 | |
| Career titles | 6 | |
| Highest ranking | No. 6 (January 5, 2009) | |
| Current ranking | No. 15 (November 16, 2009) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | QF (2009) | |
| French Open | 3R (2009) | |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2009) | |
| US Open | 3R (2008, 2009) | |
| Major tournaments | ||
| Tour Finals | SF (2008) | |
| Olympic Games | 3R (2008) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record | 16–57 | |
| Career titles | 0 | |
| Highest ranking | No. 117 (January 28, 2008) | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | ||
| Australian Open | 2R (2008) | |
| French Open | 2R (2005) | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2006, 2007) | |
| US Open | 3R (2007) | |
| Last updated on: November 9, 2009. | ||