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In 1999, Sekulov reached the semi-finals of the [[Los Angeles Open (tennis)|Mercedes-Benz Cup]] in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name=ATP/> To make the semi-finals, where he was beaten by [[Pete Sampras]], Sekulov managed wins over Czech [[Martin Damm]], world number 18 [[Thomas Enqvist]] and former French Open champion [[Michael Chang]].<ref name=ATP/> |
In 1999, Sekulov reached the semi-finals of the [[Los Angeles Open (tennis)|Mercedes-Benz Cup]] in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name=ATP/> To make the semi-finals, where he was beaten by [[Pete Sampras]], Sekulov managed wins over Czech [[Martin Damm]], world number 18 [[Thomas Enqvist]] and former French Open champion [[Michael Chang]].<ref name=ATP/> |
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He had a five set win over [[Ivan Ljubicic]] at the [[2000 Australian Open]], in what would be his last Grand Slam appearance and only win.<ref name=ATP/> Also that year, Sekulov defeated [[Roger Federer]], then 40 in the world, at [[ATP Indianapolis|Indianapolis]].<ref name=ATP/> His sole victory over a 17-yr old [[Roger Federer]] is what the former world No. 123 considers his all-time high. |
He had a five set win over [[Ivan Ljubicic]] at the [[2000 Australian Open]], in what would be his last Grand Slam appearance and only win.<ref name=ATP/> Also that year, Sekulov defeated [[Roger Federer]], then 40 in the world, at [[ATP Indianapolis|Indianapolis]].<ref name=ATP/> His sole victory over a 17-yr old [[Roger Federer]] is what the former world No. 123 considers his all-time high. He has recently confided in a local Sydney newspaper that the reason he could not further his career was due to his addiction to drink and the fact that his training sessions turned into binge competitions with his coach. |
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| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Houston, United States |
| Born | 13 October 1976 Perth, Australia |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Turned pro | Right-handed |
| Plays | 1995 |
| Prize money | $244,696 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 6-16 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 123 (14 Feb 2000) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2000) |
| US Open | 1R (1998) |
James Sekulov (born 13 October 1976) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.[1]
Career
Sekulov, who is of Macedonian descent, was a boy's doubles finalist at the 1993 US Open, partnering Ben Ellwood.[2][3] He finished that year as the world's seventh ranked junior singles player.[3]
The right-handed Australian made his senior Grand Slam debut in the 1998 US Open and lost in the opening round to Davide Sanguinetti.[3]
In 1999, Sekulov reached the semi-finals of the Mercedes-Benz Cup in Los Angeles.[3] To make the semi-finals, where he was beaten by Pete Sampras, Sekulov managed wins over Czech Martin Damm, world number 18 Thomas Enqvist and former French Open champion Michael Chang.[3]
He had a five set win over Ivan Ljubicic at the 2000 Australian Open, in what would be his last Grand Slam appearance and only win.[3] Also that year, Sekulov defeated Roger Federer, then 40 in the world, at Indianapolis.[3] His sole victory over a 17-yr old Roger Federer is what the former world No. 123 considers his all-time high. He has recently confided in a local Sydney newspaper that the reason he could not further his career was due to his addiction to drink and the fact that his training sessions turned into binge competitions with his coach.