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|residence = [[Manhattan Beach, California]] |
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|placebirth = [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]] |
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|highestsinglesranking = No. 289 (January 29, 2007) |
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'''Benjamin Nicholas "Nick" Monroe''' (born April 12, 1982, in [[Oklahoma City, OK|Oklahoma City]], [[Oklahoma]]) is an American professional [[list of male tennis players|tennis player]]. He is a graduate of Pembroke Hills High School and the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]], where he majored in Communications. |
'''Benjamin Nicholas "Nick" Monroe''' (born [[April 12]], [[1982]], in [[Oklahoma City, OK|Oklahoma City]], [[Oklahoma]]) is an [[United States|American]] professional [[list of male tennis players|tennis player]]. He is a graduate of Pembroke Hills High School and the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]], where he majored in Communications. |
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== College career == |
== College career == |
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== Professional career == |
== Professional career == |
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===2007=== |
===2007=== |
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Nick began the year by attempting to qualify for the [[Australian Open]]. He reached consecutive [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Futures events in Japan, where he lost to [[Gouichi Motomura]] both times. He won two titles at [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Futures events in Mexico and won a [[USTA]] Pro Circuit event in [[Rochester, NY]] where he defeated [[Robert Yim]] in the final. The fall of 2007 saw Nick reach the semifinals of [[USTA]]Pro Circuit events in Manchester, TX, where he lost to eventual champion [[Michael McClune]], and [[Waikoloa]], Hawaii where he lost to [[Lester Cook]]. He partnered with [[Izak van der Merwe]] to win the [[USTA]] Pro Circuit doubles title in [[Brownsville, TX]]. |
Nick began the year by attempting to qualify for the [[Australian Open]]. He reached consecutive [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Futures events in [[Japan]], where he lost to [[Gouichi Motomura]] both times. He won two titles at [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Futures events in Mexico and won a [[USTA]] Pro Circuit event in [[Rochester, NY]] where he defeated [[Robert Yim]] in the final. The fall of 2007 saw Nick reach the semifinals of [[USTA]]Pro Circuit events in Manchester, TX, where he lost to eventual champion [[Michael McClune]], and [[Waikoloa]], [[Hawaii]] where he lost to [[Lester Cook]]. He partnered with [[Izak van der Merwe]] to win the [[USTA]] Pro Circuit doubles title in [[Brownsville, TX]]. |
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===2006=== |
===2006=== |
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Nick started the year by winning the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit title in [[Costa Rica]]. A month later he won another [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] title, this time in [[Nigeria]]. He reached the semifinals of a [[USTA]] Pro Circuit event in [[Little Rock]] before reaching back-to-back finals in India - he lost to [[Karan Rastogi]] in [[Delhi]] and defeated [[Sunil Kumar Sipaeya]] in [[Dehradun]]. He reached another [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit final in the fall in Japan where he lost to [[Satoshi Iwabuchi]]. At the beginning of the year, Nick won consecutive doubles titles on the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit with partner Sam Warburg in Mexico and [[Costa Rica]]. |
Nick started the year by winning the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit title in [[Costa Rica]]. A month later he won another [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] title, this time in [[Nigeria]]. He reached the semifinals of a [[USTA]] Pro Circuit event in [[Little Rock]] before reaching back-to-back finals in India - he lost to [[Karan Rastogi]] in [[Delhi]] and defeated [[Sunil Kumar Sipaeya]] in [[Dehradun]]. He reached another [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit final in the fall in [[Japan]] where he lost to [[Satoshi Iwabuchi]]. At the beginning of the year, Nick won consecutive doubles titles on the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit with partner Sam Warburg in [[Mexico]] and [[Costa Rica]]. |
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===2005=== |
===2005=== |
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His first full year as a professional, Nick played [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit and [[USTA]] Pro Circuit events. He reached his first final and won his first singles title at the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit event in South Africa when he defeated Stephen Mitchell. Highly successful in doubles, Nick won four titles in 2005 - with [[Jeremy Wurtzman]] at the [[USTA]] Pro Circuit event in Orange Park, FL; with Izak van der Merwe at [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit events in [[Botswana]] and [[Zimbabwe]]; and with [[Sam Warburg]] at the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit event in [[Israel]]. |
His first full year as a professional, Nick played [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit and [[USTA]] Pro Circuit events. He reached his first final and won his first singles title at the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit event in [[South Africa]] when he defeated Stephen Mitchell. Highly successful in doubles, Nick won four titles in 2005 - with [[Jeremy Wurtzman]] at the [[USTA]] Pro Circuit event in Orange Park, FL; with Izak van der Merwe at [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit events in [[Botswana]] and [[Zimbabwe]]; and with [[Sam Warburg]] at the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit event in [[Israel]]. |
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===2004=== |
===2004=== |
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His first titles as a professional came in doubles when Nick partnered with [[Marcio Torres]] to win the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit event in [[Venezuela]] and then paired up with Jeremy Wurtzman to win the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] title in Mexico. |
His first titles as a professional came in doubles when Nick partnered with [[Marcio Torres]] to win the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] Circuit event in [[Venezuela]] and then paired up with Jeremy Wurtzman to win the [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] title in [[Mexico]]. |
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== Playing Style == |
== Playing Style == |
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
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| Residence | Manhattan Beach, California |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Turned pro | 2004 |
| Plays | Right; Two-handed backhand |
| Prize money | $89,086 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–0 <!–-at ATP tour level--> |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 289 (January 29, 2007) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | DNP |
| French Open | DNP |
| Wimbledon | DNP |
| US Open | DNP |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 235 (June 12, 2006) |
| Last updated on: November 5, 2007. | |
Benjamin Nicholas "Nick" Monroe (born April 12, 1982, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American professional tennis player. He is a graduate of Pembroke Hills High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in Communications.
College career
Monroe had a highly successful college career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2000 to 2004. His achievements include:
The University of North Carolina's Senior Male Student-Athlete of the Year (2003-2004) • All-American Status (2003-2004) • All-ACC Status (2002-2004) • 2nd in All-time Singles Wins (100) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Recipient of the Arthur Ashe Regional Sportsmanship Award (2003-2004) • National and Regional NCAA/ITF John Van Nostrand Sportsmanship Awards (2003-2004).
Professional career
2007
Nick began the year by attempting to qualify for the Australian Open. He reached consecutive ITF Futures events in Japan, where he lost to Gouichi Motomura both times. He won two titles at ITF Futures events in Mexico and won a USTA Pro Circuit event in Rochester, NY where he defeated Robert Yim in the final. The fall of 2007 saw Nick reach the semifinals of USTAPro Circuit events in Manchester, TX, where he lost to eventual champion Michael McClune, and Waikoloa, Hawaii where he lost to Lester Cook. He partnered with Izak van der Merwe to win the USTA Pro Circuit doubles title in Brownsville, TX.
2006
Nick started the year by winning the ITF Circuit title in Costa Rica. A month later he won another ITF title, this time in Nigeria. He reached the semifinals of a USTA Pro Circuit event in Little Rock before reaching back-to-back finals in India - he lost to Karan Rastogi in Delhi and defeated Sunil Kumar Sipaeya in Dehradun. He reached another ITF Circuit final in the fall in Japan where he lost to Satoshi Iwabuchi. At the beginning of the year, Nick won consecutive doubles titles on the ITF Circuit with partner Sam Warburg in Mexico and Costa Rica.
2005
His first full year as a professional, Nick played ITF Circuit and USTA Pro Circuit events. He reached his first final and won his first singles title at the ITF Circuit event in South Africa when he defeated Stephen Mitchell. Highly successful in doubles, Nick won four titles in 2005 - with Jeremy Wurtzman at the USTA Pro Circuit event in Orange Park, FL; with Izak van der Merwe at ITF Circuit events in Botswana and Zimbabwe; and with Sam Warburg at the ITF Circuit event in Israel.
2004
His first titles as a professional came in doubles when Nick partnered with Marcio Torres to win the ITF Circuit event in Venezuela and then paired up with Jeremy Wurtzman to win the ITF title in Mexico.
Playing Style
Monroe's playing style is best tailored for hard courts, with a solid two handed backhand, well angled topspin groundstrokes, fast mobility on the court, and a preference to play deep in the court. He will also chip and charge and look to use his athletic ability to take control of the net. Monroe is extremely athletic, and tends to use his determination and fitness to carry him through matches. Overall, Monroe is an aggressive counterpuncher, forcing his opponents to make errors with his speed and athleticism.
Personal
Nick began playing tennis at age 4. His parents are Ben and Felicia, and he has one brother. His most admired athlete is Arthur Ashe. Nick's favorite book is Days of Grace, his favorite movie is Gladiator, his favorite show is Seinfeld and his favorite food is macaroni and cheese. He aspires to be a professional tennis/sports agent.