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|singlesrecord= 6–8
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|highestsinglesranking= No. 180 (April 14, 2003)
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'''Amir Hadad''' (in [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]] עמיר חדד) (born February 17, 1978, in [[Lod]], [[Israel]]) is a retired professional [[tennis player]].


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'''Amir Hadad''' ([[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: אמיר חדד, born 17 February 1978) is a retired Israeli professional [[tennis player]].
His highest singles [[Association of Tennis Professionals|ATP]] ranking was World No. 180, achieved in April 2003, and his highest doubles ranking was No. 87, achieved in May 2003.
His highest singles [[Association of Tennis Professionals|ATP]] ranking was World No. 180, achieved in April 2003, and his highest doubles ranking was No. 87, achieved in May 2003.


==Tennis career==
==Tennis career==
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Hadad turned pro in 1995. Most of his success has been on the challenger and future circuits. In May 2002, in the first round of the French Open, he upset world No. 78 [[Christophe Rochus]] of Belgium, 6–1, 6–2, 6–7 (4,) 6–2. Hadad has trained at the [[Israel Tennis Centers]].<ref>[http://www.tennis.org.il/EItcChampions.html ITC Champions] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070219054858/http://www.tennis.org.il/EItcChampions.html|date=19 February 2007}}</ref>


In mid-July 2002, Amir and his partner [[Martín Vassallo Argüello]] won the Seascape Challenger Tournament doubles final.
He turned pro in 1995.
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His best result was reaching the 3rd round doubles at the 2002 [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]] Open, with partner [[Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi]] of Pakistan.<ref>So did his doubles partnership with Israel's Amir Hadad, which in 2003 won them a humanitarian award from the organisers of men's tennis http://sport.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6737227,00.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070701220101/http://sport.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6737227,00.html |date=1 July 2007 }}</ref> The Israeli and Pakistani team received major criticism because of political tensions, but Hadad and Aisam dedicated their run to peace. They won an upset victory in the 2nd round over the No. 11 seeded team of [[Ellis Ferreira]] and [[Rick Leach]]. On 6 February 2003, Hadad and Qureshi were awarded the [[Arthur Ashe]] Humanitarian Award.<ref name="Jews in Sports" />

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Most of his success has been on the challenger and future circuits. In May 2002, in the first round of the French Open, he upset world No. 78 [[Christophe Rochus]] of Belgium, 6–1, 6–2, 6–7 (4,) 6–2. In mid-July 2002, Amir and his partner [[Martín Vassallo Argüello]] won the Seascape Challenger Tournament doubles final.

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His best result was reaching the 3rd round doubles at the 2002 [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]] Open, with partner [[Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi]] of Pakistan.<ref>So did his doubles partnership with Israel's Amir Hadad, which in 2003 won them a humanitarian award from the organisers of men's tennis http://sport.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6737227,00.html</ref> The Israeli and Pakistani team received major criticism because of political tensions, but Hadad and Aisam dedicated their run to peace. They won an upset victory in the 2nd round over the No. 11 seeded team of [[Ellis Ferreira]] and [[Rick Leach]]. On February 6, 2003, Hadad and Qureshi were awarded the [[Arthur Ashe]] Humanitarian Award.<ref name="Jews in Sports" />
{{quote box |width=30% | bgcolor= |align=right |quote="We like the idea. We think there's nothing like sports to bridge the gap between nations and to be the start of solving problems."|source= — David Harnik, president of Israel's tennis federation}}
{{quote box |width=30% | bgcolor= |align=right |quote="We like the idea. We think there's nothing like sports to bridge the gap between nations and to be the start of solving problems."|source= — David Harnik, president of Israel's tennis federation}}
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Hadad won tournaments in Groningen, Kyoto, Rome, San Remo, and Vietnam in 2003.<ref name="Jews in Sports">{{cite web |url=http://www.jewsinsports.org/profile.asp?sport=tennis&ID=109 |title=Hadad, Amir |publisher=Jews in Sports |access-date=1 July 2015}}</ref>

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Hadad won tournaments in Gronigen, Kyoto, Rome, San Remo, and Vietnam in 2003.<ref name="Jews in Sports">{{cite web|url=http://www.jewsinsports.org/profile.asp?sport=tennis&ID=109|title=Hadad, Amir|publisher=Jews in Sports|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</ref>


In April 2005 Hadad and partner [[Harel Levy]] won a F1 doubles title in Hungary. Hadad enjoyed his best singles performance in years at the Hungary F3 tournament held in [[Hódmezővásárhely]] during May 2005. He lost to the eventual champion [[Boris Pašanski]] in the finals, 7–6, 6–1.<ref name="Jews in Sports" />
In April 2005 Hadad and partner [[Harel Levy]] won a F1 doubles title in Hungary. Hadad enjoyed his best singles performance in years at the Hungary F3 tournament held in [[Hódmezővásárhely]] during May 2005. He lost to the eventual champion [[Boris Pašanski]] in the finals, 7–6, 6–1.<ref name="Jews in Sports" />
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Later in 2005, Hadad and Levy won the Hungary F1 tournament in [[Budapest]], defeating Nikola Martinovic and Josko Topic 5–7, 6–2, 6–1 in the final. They beat Bastian Knittel and Marius Zay 6–1, 6–0 to capture the F2 title in [[Miskolc]]. Levy and Hadad then competed in May in [[Fürth]], where they took the title from [[Jan Frode Andersen]] and Johan Landsberg, 6–1, 6–2.<ref name="Jews in Sports" /> In July they won at Budaors, Hungary, defeating [[Adam Chadaj]] and Stephane Robert 6–4, 6–7(7), 6–3.


In February 2006, he won a F1 tournament in Israel. In May 2006, playing with [[Konstantinos Economidis]], he won in Rome. In November 2007, he won tournaments in Israel with [[Lazar Magdinčev]] (MKD) and [[Harel Levy]].
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Later in 2005, Hadad and Levy won the Hungary F1 tournament in [[Budapest]], defeating Nikola Martinovic and Josko Topic 5–7, 6–2, 6–1 in the final. They beat Bastian Knittel and Marius Zay 6–1, 6–0 to capture the F2 title in [[Miskolc]]. Levy and Hadad then competed in May in [[Fürth]], where they took the title from [[Jan Frode Andersen]] and Johan Landsberg, 6–1, 6–2.<ref name="Jews in Sports" /> In July they won at Budaors, Hungary, defeating Adam Chadaj and Stephane Robert 6–4, 6–7(7), 6–3.


In February 2006, he won a F1 tournament in Israel. In May 2006, playing with [[Konstantinos Economidis]], he won in Rome. In November 2007, he won tournaments in Israel with Lazar Magdincev (MKD) and [[Harel Levy]].
In May 2008 he won in Hungary with [[Stefan Wauters]]. In September and October he won with Attila Balázs in [[Bosnia & Herzegovina]] and Croatia.

In May 2008 he won in Hungary with Stefan Wauters. In September and October he won with Attila Balázs in [[Bosnia & Herzegovina]] and Croatia.


===Davis Cup===
===Davis Cup===
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Hadad played [[Davis Cup]] for Israel from 1998–2009, winning 5 of his 12 matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daviscup.com/en/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=30009139 |title=Players |publisher=daviscup.com |date= |accessdate=September 10, 2010}}</ref>


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Hadad played [[Davis Cup]] for Israel from 1998 to 2009, winning 5 of his 12 matches.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.daviscup.com/en/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=30009139 |title=Players |publisher=daviscup.com |access-date=10 September 2010}}</ref>
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===World Team Tennis===


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===World TeamTennis===
Hadad plays [[World Team Tennis]] for the [[Boston Lobsters]], for whom he played as well in 2006. He played for the [[St. Louis Aces]] in 2003 and 2004.<ref>[http://www.bostonlobsters.net/players.html ] {{wayback|url=http://www.bostonlobsters.net/players.html |date=20070624145733 }}</ref>


Hadad played [[World TeamTennis]] for the [[Boston Lobsters]] in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He played for the [[St. Louis Aces]] in 2003 and 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wtt.com/downloads/MASTER%20LIST%20OF%20WTT%20PLAYERS%20JUNE%2013_2016_BY%20NAME.pdf |title=Mylan WTT Player Database |website=[[World TeamTennis]] |date=13 June 2016 |access-date=17 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814231149/http://www.wtt.com/downloads/MASTER%20LIST%20OF%20WTT%20PLAYERS%20JUNE%2013_2016_BY%20NAME.pdf |archive-date=2016-08-14 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Miscellaneous==


== Personal life ==
Hadad trained at the [[Israel Tennis Centers]].<ref>[http://www.tennis.org.il/EItcChampions.html ITC Champions] {{wayback|url=http://www.tennis.org.il/EItcChampions.html |date=20070219054858 }}</ref>
Hadad is of [[History of the Jews in Tunisia|Tunisian-Jewish]] descent.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Jews in sports#Tennis|List of select Jewish tennis players]]
* [[List of Jews in sports#Tennis|List of select Jewish tennis players]]


==References==
==References==
<references/>
<references />


== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{ATP|id=H385}}
* {{ATP}}
* {{ITF}}
*[http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?PlayerID=30009139 ITF player profile]
* {{Davis Cup player}}
*[http://www.daviscup.com/en/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=30009139 Davis Cup record]
*[http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/biography/AmirHadad.html Jewish Virtual Library bio]
* [http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/biography/AmirHadad.html Jewish Virtual Library bio]
*[http://static.espn.go.com/tennis/wimbledon02/s/2002/0701/1401114.html Qureshi & Hadad interview on ESPN]
* [http://static.espn.go.com/tennis/wimbledon02/s/2002/0701/1401114.html Qureshi & Hadad interview on ESPN]


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| before = [[Andre Agassi]]
| before = [[Andre Agassi]]
| after = [[Gustavo Kuerten]]
| after = [[Gustavo Kuerten]]
| title = [[ATP Awards|ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year]]
| title = [[ATP Awards|ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year]]
| years = 2002 with [[Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi]]
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Latest revision as of 05:54, 13 February 2024

For the French Israeli singer, see Amir Haddad. For the German-Spanish flamenco guitarist, see Amir-John Haddad.

Amir Hadad
Country (sports) Israel
ResidenceTel Aviv, Israel
Born (1978-02-17) 17 February 1978 (age 46)
Tel-aviv, Israel
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Turned proN/A
PlaysRight-handed
Prize moneyUS$ 251,884
Singles
Career record6–8
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 180 (14 April 2003)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQ3 (2003,2004)
French Open2R (2002)
WimbledonQ3 (1998)
US OpenQ3 (2002)
Doubles
Career record8–11
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 87 (19 May 2003)
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon3R (2002)
US Open2R (2002)
Team competitions
Davis CupSF (2009)

Amir Hadad (Hebrew: אמיר חדד, born 17 February 1978) is a retired Israeli professional tennis player. His highest singles ATP ranking was World No. 180, achieved in April 2003, and his highest doubles ranking was No. 87, achieved in May 2003.

Tennis career[edit]

Hadad turned pro in 1995. Most of his success has been on the challenger and future circuits. In May 2002, in the first round of the French Open, he upset world No. 78 Christophe Rochus of Belgium, 6–1, 6–2, 6–7 (4,) 6–2. Hadad has trained at the Israel Tennis Centers.[1]

In mid-July 2002, Amir and his partner Martín Vassallo Argüello won the Seascape Challenger Tournament doubles final. His best result was reaching the 3rd round doubles at the 2002 Wimbledon Open, with partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan.[2] The Israeli and Pakistani team received major criticism because of political tensions, but Hadad and Aisam dedicated their run to peace. They won an upset victory in the 2nd round over the No. 11 seeded team of Ellis Ferreira and Rick Leach. On 6 February 2003, Hadad and Qureshi were awarded the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award.[3]

"We like the idea. We think there's nothing like sports to bridge the gap between nations and to be the start of solving problems."

— David Harnik, president of Israel's tennis federation

Hadad won tournaments in Groningen, Kyoto, Rome, San Remo, and Vietnam in 2003.[3]

In April 2005 Hadad and partner Harel Levy won a F1 doubles title in Hungary. Hadad enjoyed his best singles performance in years at the Hungary F3 tournament held in Hódmezővásárhely during May 2005. He lost to the eventual champion Boris Pašanski in the finals, 7–6, 6–1.[3] Later in 2005, Hadad and Levy won the Hungary F1 tournament in Budapest, defeating Nikola Martinovic and Josko Topic 5–7, 6–2, 6–1 in the final. They beat Bastian Knittel and Marius Zay 6–1, 6–0 to capture the F2 title in Miskolc. Levy and Hadad then competed in May in Fürth, where they took the title from Jan Frode Andersen and Johan Landsberg, 6–1, 6–2.[3] In July they won at Budaors, Hungary, defeating Adam Chadaj and Stephane Robert 6–4, 6–7(7), 6–3.

In February 2006, he won a F1 tournament in Israel. In May 2006, playing with Konstantinos Economidis, he won in Rome. In November 2007, he won tournaments in Israel with Lazar Magdinčev (MKD) and Harel Levy.

In May 2008 he won in Hungary with Stefan Wauters. In September and October he won with Attila Balázs in Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia.

Davis Cup[edit]

Hadad played Davis Cup for Israel from 1998 to 2009, winning 5 of his 12 matches.[4]

World TeamTennis[edit]

Hadad played World TeamTennis for the Boston Lobsters in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He played for the St. Louis Aces in 2003 and 2004.[5]

Personal life[edit]

Hadad is of Tunisian-Jewish descent.[citation needed]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ ITC Champions Archived 19 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ So did his doubles partnership with Israel's Amir Hadad, which in 2003 won them a humanitarian award from the organisers of men's tennis http://sport.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6737227,00.html Archived 1 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ a b c d "Hadad, Amir". Jews in Sports. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  4. ^ "Players". daviscup.com. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  5. ^ "Mylan WTT Player Database" (PDF). World TeamTennis. 13 June 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

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Awards
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2002 with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi 		Succeeded by
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