Gilles Muller

• Date of birth: May 9, 1983
• Birthplace: Schifflange, Luxembourg
• Residence: Schifflange, Luxembourg
• Height: 6'5'' (1.95 m)
• Weight: 180 lbs (83 kg)
• Plays: Left-handed; two-handed backhand

Biography

Gilles Muller was born May 9th, 1983 in Schifflange, Luxembourg. He was a US Open junior champion and is one of the all-time most successful players of his small country. He was born, raised and currently resides in Schifflange.

In 2001, the year Muller turned pro, he reached the final of the boys' singles at the 2001 Wimbledon Championships, but was defeated by Swiss Roman Valent by a score of 3–6, 7–5, 6–3. Later that year, Muller managed to win the boys' singles final at the 2001 U.S. Open by defeating Taiwanese Yeu-Tzuoo Wang by a score of 7–6, 6–2. Müller finished the year 2001 as the world's No.1 Junior.

Career History