Paul Haarhuis
Paul had notable success in both singles and doubles throughout his career and is now one of the most feared wild cards on the ATP Champions Tour.
In June 1995, he reached his highest singles ranking of World No. 18. He is best remembered for his success in doubles with fellow countryman Jacco Eltingh, winning five Grand Slam titles together. His first doubles success with Eltingh came at the 1994 Australian Open. In that same year, the pairing were also champions at the US Open. The following year, Paul and Jacco captured their first Grand Slam title on the clay at Roland Garros, but it wasn’t until 1998 that the pair completed their career Grand Slam with victory in the mens doubles at WImbledon. Paul’s final Grand Slam doubles title came at the 2002 French Open, partnering fellow ATP Champions Tour player Yevgeny Kafelnikov.
In singles, Paul holds a significant record. He is, together with Sergi Bruguera, Richard Krajicek, Leander Paes, and Michael Stich, the only player of the same generation with a positive head-to-head record against Pete Sampras: 3–1.
Retired since 2003, Paul is still very involved in the sport of tennis, and regular training has meant he remains in excellent physical condition. Together with his old doubles partner Jacco Eltingh, Paul was the co-tournament director of the ATP Champions Tour event in Eindhoven.
