Cecil Mamiit
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Cecil Valdeavilla Mamiit (born June 27, 1976 in Los Angeles, California
) is a tennis player from the United States who now represents the Philippines
. He began his professional career in 1996. He reached his highest individual ranking in the ATP Tour on October 11, 1999, when he became World No. 72.
Mamiit won the silver medal in the men's tournament at the 1999 Pan American Games
in Winnipeg, Canada, after losing the final to fellow American Paul Goldstein. At the 2006 Asian Games
held in Doha, Cecil won bronze in the men's tennis singles event losing to Lee Hyung Taik of South Korea. In the doubles event he, along with fellow Filipino-American tennis player Eric Taino
, won bronze losing to top doubles players Mahesh Bhupathi
and Leander Paes
of India.
His best tournament result was at the 1999 San Jose tournament. As a qualifier he defeated Kenneth Carlsen
, Andre Agassi
(although Agassi was up 6–0 6–6 before he defaulted), Mark Woodforde
, and Michael Chang
before losing to Aussie Mark Philippoussis
6–3 6–2.
Mamiit represents the Philippines Davis Cup team
, where he was undefeated until 2008.
On December 30, 2007, 2-time Southeast Asian (SEA) Games singles champion Cecil Mamiit and renowned healing Catholic priest Father Fernando Suarez
teamed up to defeat former Davis Cuppers Felix Barrientos and Roland So, 6–3, 1–6, 6–1, at the Manila Polo Club tennis
courts.
As of June 7, 2010, Mamiit's singles ranking is World No. 497. He lost the final of the 2010 US Open National Playoffs to Blake Strode. By winning, Strode received a USTA wild card into the 2010 U.S. Open singles qualifying draw
.
From January 2011 through the clay court season Mamiit was the hitting partner for Maria Sharapova.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
) is a tennis player from the United States who now represents the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. He began his professional career in 1996. He reached his highest individual ranking in the ATP Tour on October 11, 1999, when he became World No. 72.
Mamiit won the silver medal in the men's tournament at the 1999 Pan American Games
Tennis at the 1999 Pan American Games
The tennis competition at the 1999 Pan American Games was held from July 29 to August 5, 1999, at the Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club in Winnipeg, Canada. Men's and women's singles and doubles events were held.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
in Winnipeg, Canada, after losing the final to fellow American Paul Goldstein. At the 2006 Asian Games
2006 Asian Games
The 15th Asian Games, officially known as the XV Asiad, is Asia's Olympic-style sporting event that was held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. Doha was the first city in its region and only the second in West Asia to host the games...
held in Doha, Cecil won bronze in the men's tennis singles event losing to Lee Hyung Taik of South Korea. In the doubles event he, along with fellow Filipino-American tennis player Eric Taino
Eric Taino
Eric Taino is a retired minor tour tennis player who represented the Philippines. He started a professional career in 1997. Before turning pro, he played for the UCLA Bruins along with fellow pros Justin Gimelstob and Kevin Kim.Taino achieved his highest ranking of World No...
, won bronze losing to top doubles players Mahesh Bhupathi
Mahesh Bhupathi
Mahesh Shrinivas Bhupathi is an Indian professional tennis player widely regarded as among the best doubles players in the world with 11 Grand Slam titles to his credit. In 1997, he became the first Indian to win a Grand Slam tournament...
and Leander Paes
Leander Paes
Leander Adrian Paes, pronounced pās, is an Indian professional tennis player who currently features in the doubles events in the ATP tour and the Davis Cup tournament...
of India.
His best tournament result was at the 1999 San Jose tournament. As a qualifier he defeated Kenneth Carlsen
Kenneth Carlsen
Kenneth Carlsen is a former Danish professional tennis player, who was active between 1992 and 2007. Carlsen played left-handed with a one-handed backhand. His greatest asset was his powerful serve, and his game was therefore best suited to fast surfaces...
, Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi
Andre Kirk Agassi is a retired American professional tennis player and former world no. 1. Generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Agassi has been called the best service returner in the history of the game...
(although Agassi was up 6–0 6–6 before he defaulted), Mark Woodforde
Mark Woodforde
Mark Woodforde is a former professional tennis player from Australia. He is best known as one half of "The Woodies", a doubles partnership with Todd Woodbridge....
, and Michael Chang
Michael Chang
Michael Te-Pei Chang is a former American professional tennis player. He is best remembered for becoming the youngest-ever male player to win a Grand Slam singles title when he won the French Open in 1989 at the age of 17....
before losing to Aussie Mark Philippoussis
Mark Philippoussis
Mark Anthony Philippoussis is an Australian tennis player. He turned professional in 1994. His father is Greek, while his mother is of Italian ancestry....
6–3 6–2.
Mamiit represents the Philippines Davis Cup team
Philippines Davis Cup team
The Philippines Davis Cup team represents the Philippines in Davis Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Philippine Tennis Association.The Philippines currently compete in the Asia/Oceania Zone of Group I...
, where he was undefeated until 2008.
On December 30, 2007, 2-time Southeast Asian (SEA) Games singles champion Cecil Mamiit and renowned healing Catholic priest Father Fernando Suarez
Fernando Suarez
Father Fernando Suarez is a Filipino Catholic priest who has allegedly performed faith healing in the Philippines and all over the world.-Education:...
teamed up to defeat former Davis Cuppers Felix Barrientos and Roland So, 6–3, 1–6, 6–1, at the Manila Polo Club tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
courts.
As of June 7, 2010, Mamiit's singles ranking is World No. 497. He lost the final of the 2010 US Open National Playoffs to Blake Strode. By winning, Strode received a USTA wild card into the 2010 U.S. Open singles qualifying draw
2010 US Open – Men's Singles Qualifying
-Seeds:# Marsel İlhan # Go Soeda # Karol Beck # Édouard Roger-Vasselin # Simone Bolelli # Grega Žemlja # Adrian Ungur ...
.
From January 2011 through the clay court season Mamiit was the hitting partner for Maria Sharapova.
Titles (7)
| Legend (Singles) |
| Grand Slam (0) |
| Tennis Masters Cup (0) |
| ATP Masters Series (0) |
| ATP Tour (0) |
| ITF Titles (7) |
Singles (9)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | July 13, 1998 |  AptosComerica Bank Challenger The Comerica Bank Challenger is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It is currently part of the Association of Tennis Professionals Challenger Tour. It is held annually at the Seascape Sports Club in Aptos, California, USA, since 1988.-Singles:-Doubles:-External links:**... |
Hard |  Takao SuzukiTakao Suzuki ----Takao Suzuki is a professional tennis player on the ATP Tour from Japan.... |
6–7, 6–3, 6–2 |
| 2. | November 9, 1998 | Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous... |
Hard |  Maurice RuahMaurice Ruah Maurice Ruah , is a former professional tennis player from Venezuela. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 82 in 1994.... |
7–5, 6–3 |
| 3. | November 23, 1998 | Burbank Burbank, California Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States, north of downtown Los Angeles. The estimated population in 2010 was 103,340.... |
Hard |  David Nainkin |
7–6, 7–5 |
| 4. | December 6, 1999 | Burbank Burbank, California Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States, north of downtown Los Angeles. The estimated population in 2010 was 103,340.... |
Hard | Alex O'Brien Alex O'Brien Alex O'Brien is a professional tennis player from the United States, who competed on the ATP Tour. He was the No. 1 doubles player in the world and was ranked as high as 30 in the world in singles .He won his only singles title at New Haven, Connecticut, in 1996... |
7–5, 6–3 |
| 5. | May 31, 2004 | Tallahassee Tallahassee Tennis Challenger The Tallahassee Tennis Challenger is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It is currently part of the Association of Tennis Professionals Challenger Tour. It is held annually at the Forestmeadows Tennis Complex in Tallahasee, Florida, USA, since... |
Hard |  Björn RehnquistBjörn Rehnquist Björn Rehnquist is a professional Swedish tennis player. The Swede competed in the 2006 Australian Open, losing to 20th seed Radek Štěpánek 6-1, 6-2, 6-2, and at the 2009 Australian Open, but lost in the first round 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 to eventual semi-finalist Andy Roddick.-External links:... |
6–4, 4–6, 7–5 |
| 6. | May 30, 2005 | Yuba City Sunset Moulding YCRC Challenger The Sunset Moulding YCRC Challenger is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It is currently part of the Association of Tennis Professionals Challenger Tour. It is held annually at the Yuba City Racquet & Health Club in Yuba City, California, USA, since... |
Hard | Paul Goldstein |
6–4, 6–4 |
| 7. | September 11, 2006 | New Orleans |
Hard | Amer Delic Amer Delic Amer Delić is a Bosnian tennis player. Representing the United States as a tour player until 2009, he now represents the country of his birth, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is a member of its Davis Cup team.... |
6–3, 7–6 |