Gianni Mina
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Gianni Mina
Gianni Mina (born February 9, 1992 in Les Abymes
, Guadeloupe
, France
) is a French professional tennis
player. On the junior circuit, Mina reached a career-high combined ranking of No. 2 on December 14, 2009, after finishing runner-up to eventual 2009 International Tennis Federation
(ITF) World Junior Champion Daniel Berta
in the French Open final, winning international junior tournaments in Beaulieu-sur-Mer
and Istres
, and the Boys' 18s singles at the year-end Dunlop Orange Bowl
in Key Biscayne
, becoming the second Frenchman to win the title in the event's history, after Guy Forget
in 1982. He reached his highest ATP singles ranking, No. 395, on July 18, 2011, and has not yet been listed in the ATP doubles rankings. Mina is coached by former French players Aloïs Beust and Olivier Ramos.
Mina was given a wildcard for the 2010 French Open
where he lost in the first round to four-time champion Rafael Nadal
in three consecutive sets.
Mina has been given the nickname "Baby Monfils" because of his similar appearance to fellow Frenchman and professional tennis player Gaël Monfils
.
Gianni Mina (born February 9, 1992 in Les Abymes
Les Abymes
Les Abymes is the most populated commune in the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, in the Lesser Antilles. It is located on the west side of the island of Grande-Terre, and is part of the metropolitan area of Pointe-à-Pitre, the largest urban area in Guadeloupe.Pointe-à-Pitre...
, Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
) is a French professional 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...
player. On the junior circuit, Mina reached a career-high combined ranking of No. 2 on December 14, 2009, after finishing runner-up to eventual 2009 International Tennis Federation
International Tennis Federation
The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913...
(ITF) World Junior Champion Daniel Berta
Daniel Berta
Daniel Berta is a Swedish tennis player. He won the Boys' Singles event at the 2009 French Open. He was born in Helsingborg, and is coached by Julius Demburg.http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/players/player.asp?player=100093976...
in the French Open final, winning international junior tournaments in Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Beaulieu-sur-Mer , Italian: Belluogo, is a seaside village on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco. It is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department and borders the communes of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Èze, and Villefranche-sur-Mer.-History:...
and Istres
Istres
Istres is a commune in southern France, some 60 km northwest of Marseille. It is in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, of which it is a subprefecture...
, and the Boys' 18s singles at the year-end Dunlop Orange Bowl
Dunlop Orange Bowl
The Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships, known since 2008 as the Dunlop Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships with Dunlop as the title sponsor, is a prestigious junior tennis tournament, one of only five that are rated by the ITF as 'Grade A'...
in Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne is an island located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. It is the southernmost of the barrier islands along the Atlantic coast of Florida, and lies south of Miami Beach and southeast of Miami...
, becoming the second Frenchman to win the title in the event's history, after Guy Forget
Guy Forget
Guy Forget is a former French professional tennis player. During his career, he helped France win the Davis Cup in both 1991 and 1996. Since retiring as a player, he has served as France's Davis Cup team captain.-Career:...
in 1982. He reached his highest ATP singles ranking, No. 395, on July 18, 2011, and has not yet been listed in the ATP doubles rankings. Mina is coached by former French players Aloïs Beust and Olivier Ramos.
Mina was given a wildcard for the 2010 French Open
2010 French Open
The 2010 French Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 109th edition of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam event of the year...
where he lost in the first round to four-time champion Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal
Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. , he is ranked No. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals...
in three consecutive sets.
Mina has been given the nickname "Baby Monfils" because of his similar appearance to fellow Frenchman and professional tennis player Gaël Monfils
Gaël Monfils
Gaël Sébastien Monfils is a French professional tennis player. he was the highest-ranked French tennis player, ranked no. 7 in the world ATP rankings. He was the runner-up at the Paris Masters in 2009 and 2010 and a semifinalist at the 2008 French Open.-2002:In 2002, Monfils finished 24th at the...
.
Singles (3)
| Legend |
| Futures (3) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
| 1. | March 29, 2010 |  AntalyaAntalya Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. With a population 1,001,318 as of 2010. It is the eighth most populous city in Turkey and country's biggest international sea resort.- History :... , Turkey Turkey Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe... |
Clay |  Gerard Granollers |
6-3, 6-1 |
| 2. | November 8, 2010 | Antalya Antalya Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. With a population 1,001,318 as of 2010. It is the eighth most populous city in Turkey and country's biggest international sea resort.- History :... , Turkey Turkey Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe... |
Clay |  Alexander Flock |
6-3, 6-3 |
| 3. | June 20, 2011 |  ToulonToulon Toulon is a town in southern France and a large military harbor on the Mediterranean coast, with a major French naval base. Located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, Toulon is the capital of the Var department in the former province of Provence.... , France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Clay |  Miljan ZekićMiljan Zekic Miljan Zekic is a tennis player from Serbia. He was in the main draw of the 2011 Serbia Open with his partner David Savic where they lost in the first round 3–6, 2–6.-External links:... |
7-64, 6-4 |