Andreas Seppi

Andreas Seppi is an Italian former professional tennis player renowned for his versatility, consistency, and longevity on the ATP Tour. Known as the first Italian to win ATP titles on clay, grass, and hard courts, Seppi reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 18 in 2013.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Andreas Seppi was born on February 21, 1984, in Bolzano, Italy, and resided in Kaltern an der Weinstraße, South Tyrol. Standing 191 cm tall and weighing 78 kg, Andreas Seppi played right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

He grew up in a German-speaking family, the son of Hugo, a truck driver, and Maria-Luise, who worked in a sports shop, alongside his sister Maria. Seppi is fluent in German, Italian, and English, and is an avid skier and AC Milan supporter.

Nicknamed "Andy" and "Seppio," he was coached throughout his career by Massimo Sartori. Off court, Seppi is known for his calm demeanor and love of the outdoors.

Career

Seppi turned professional in 2002, initially competing on the Futures and Challenger circuits. He broke into the ATP Tour in 2004, making his Grand Slam debut at the US Open and notching his first top-100 season in 2005.

Seppi’s breakthrough came in 2008, when he reached his first Masters 1000 semifinal in Hamburg, defeating Richard Gasquet and Juan Mónaco before falling to Roger Federer.

Over his career, Seppi captured three ATP singles titles—Eastbourne (2011, grass), Belgrade (2012, clay), and Moscow (2012, indoor hard)—becoming the first Italian to win titles on all three surfaces.

He was a consistent performer at Grand Slams, reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open (2013, 2015, 2017, 2018), French Open (2012), and Wimbledon (2013), and the third round at the US Open on four occasions. Seppi’s most famous win came at the 2015 Australian Open, where he upset Roger Federer in the third round.

In doubles, Seppi won one ATP title and reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open (2009) and US Open (2011). He represented Italy in Davis Cup, helping the team reach the semifinals in 2014, and competed in three Olympic Games (2008, 2012, 2016).

He played in 66 consecutive Grand Slam main draws, the third-longest streak in history at the time of his retirement. He retired from professional tennis in 2022 after a farewell at the Ortisei Challenger in his home region.

Career Record

Singles

• Career Titles: 3
• Highest Singles Ranking: No. 18 (January 28, 2013)
• Final Singles Ranking: Unranked (at retirement, July 6, 2025)
• Career Record: 386–422

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – 4th Round (2013, 2015, 2017, 2018)
• French Open – 4th Round (2012)
• Wimbledon – 4th Round (2013)
• US Open – 3rd Round (2008, 2013, 2015, 2021)

Other Tournaments

• Olympic Games – 2nd Round (2008, 2012, 2016)
• Davis Cup – Semifinals (2014)
• Hopman Cup – Round Robin (2013, 2014)

Doubles

• Career Titles: 1
• Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 50 (April 14, 2014)
• Final Doubles Ranking: Unranked (at retirement, July 6, 2025)
• Career Record: 115–240

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – Quarterfinals (2009)
• French Open – 3rd Round (2018)
• Wimbledon – 3rd Round (2012)
• US Open – Quarterfinals (2011)

Other Tournaments

• Olympic Games – Quarterfinals (2016)

Mixed Doubles

• Career Record: 5–3
• Best Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Performance: Wimbledon – 2nd Round (2011)
• Olympic Games – 1st Round (2012)