Robby Ginepri

Robby Ginepri (born October 7 1982) is an American tennis player who turned professional in 2001. Ginepri was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He currently lives in Marietta, Georgia. He measures approximately 5'11" (1.80 m) and 174 pounds (79 kg). Robby is a graduate of Wheeler High School. His dad, Rene, is a systems analyst and his mom, Nancy, is a second grade teacher at Sedalia Park Elementary School. Robby is co-owner of Olde Towne Athletic Club.

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October 7 - 1982 - American - Tennis - 2001 - Fort Lauderdale - Florida - Marietta, Georgia

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In 2003, Ginepri lost in the third round of the US Open to Todd Martin. In 2004, Ginepri lost in the fourth round of both the Australian Open, in which he lost to Sébastien Grosjean, and Wimbledon, in which he lost to Lee Hyung-Taik. In addition, he was a quarterfinalist at the Scottsdale Championships.

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2003 - US Open - Todd Martin - Australian Open - Sébastien Grosjean - Wimbledon - Lee Hyung-Taik - Scottsdale Championships

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In August 2005 he reached the semifinal of a Tennis Masters Series tournament for the first time in his career, in Cincinnati, USA. He beat 2004 French Open runner-up Mariano Puerta (7-6, 6-1) and David Ferrer (6-4, 6-3) in rounds 1 and 2, 1998 French Open champion Carlos Moya (6-3, 6-4) in round 3 and two-time grand slam winner Marat Safin (6-2, 6-3) in the quaterfinal. Although he lost to World No. 1 Roger Federer in the semifinal (4-6, 7-5, 6-4), he holds a 14-3 summer hard court record.

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August - 2005 - Tennis Masters Series - Cincinnati - USA - 2004 French Open - Mariano Puerta - David Ferrer - 1998 French Open - Carlos Moya - Marat Safin - Roger Federer

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At the U.S. Open of 2005 he reached the semifinals for the first time ever at a Grand Slam tournament. In the semifinal match he lost to Andre Agassi in five sets, making him the first player in US Open history to play four consecutive five-set matches.

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U.S. Open - 2005 - Andre Agassi

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