| Paradorn Srichiphan
Birthdate: June 14, 1979
Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Residence: Bangkok, Thailand
Height: 6'1" (1.85m)
Weight: 180lbs. (81kg)
Plays: Right
Turned Pro: 1997 |
Personal Nicknamed "Ball" in his native country... Began playing tennis at age six with his father, Chanachai, who quit his bank job to coach his son... Mother, Ubon, is a school teacher... Finished No. 10 in world junior rankings in 1996... Has two older brothers: Naratorn and Tanakorn... Considers groundstrokes as strength and hard courts as favorite surface... Hobbies include car racing and watching Thai kickboxing... In November 2002, became a cultural ambassador for his country and was issued a red diplomatic passport from Thai Prime Minister... A member of Thailand's Davis Cup team since 1998 with a 31-11 career record (29-8 in singles) in 21 ties... Carried his country's flag in opening ceremonies of Athens Olympics in 2004... Coached by his father, Chanachai, who is Thailand's Davis Cup captain, and brother Tanakorn. |
