Justin Gimelstob
Justin Jeremy Gimelstob (born January 26, 1977) is a retired American tennis player. Gimelstob has been a resident of Morristown, New Jersey, and as of 2009 lived in Santa Monica, California.
| Full name | Justin Jeremy Gimelstob |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Residence | Santa Monica, California |
| Born | January 26, 1977 Livingston, New Jersey |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Turned pro | 1996 |
| Retired | 2007 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Coach | David Nainkin (circa 2000) Brandon Coupe |
| Prize money | $2,575,522 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 107–172 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 63 (April 19, 1999) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1999) |
| French Open | 1R (1999, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2000, 2003, 2005) |
| US Open | 3R (1997, 1999) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 174–158 |
| Career titles | 13 |
| Highest ranking | No. 18 (May 8, 2000) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2001) |
| French Open | 1R (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1998, 2004) |
| US Open | 3R (1999, 2004, 2007) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Career record | 33–15 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1998) |
| French Open | W (1998) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1998) |
| US Open | SF (2002, 2006) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | SF (1998) |
| Hopman Cup | W (1997) |
| Last updated on: 10 June 2021. | |
He was the top-ranked boy in his age group at the ages of 12, 14, 16, and 18. As a pro, he made the final of the Newport Tournament in singles and has 15 doubles championships to his name, including the 1998 Australian Open and 1998 French Open mixed doubles titles with Venus Williams. He was twice a member of the U.S. Davis Cup team.
In singles matches, he defeated Andre Agassi, Petr Korda, Àlex Corretja, Pat Rafter, and Gustavo Kuerten. His career singles record was 107–172. His highest career singles ranking was No. 63 in 1999, and his highest career doubles ranking was No. 18 in 2000.
Gimelstob most recently coached American John Isner.