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Paul Henri Mathieu Bio
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- Full name is Paul-Henri Mathieu
- Nicknamed “Paulo”
- Began playing tennis at age 3 1/2 with his older brother Pierre-Yves, who is a coach in Strasbourg
- Father, Patrick, is a dentist; mother, Yveline, is a housewife
- Also has one older sister, Aude (31)
- From 1997-2000 trained at Nick Bollettieri Academy in Bradenton, Fla. before moving back to Paris
- Captured Roland Garros junior title in 2000, defeating Robredo in three sets
- Admired Boris Becker growing up
- Underwent arthroscopic surgeries on both knees in 1997 and ‘98, missing several months
- Favorite surfaces are hard and clay
- Named ATP Newcomer of the Year in 2002
- Has a 4-8 career Davis Cup singles record in six ties
- Coached by countryman Patrice Hagelauer (sine November 2007).
Biographical information from ATP. Unless noted otherwise all data as of year-end 2008.
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