Benjamin Bonzi: The Ascent of a French Tennis Star
An in-depth exploration of his journey from junior champion to ATP contender, featuring career milestones, records, and key matches.
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Player Biography
Personal Details
Name: Benjamin Bonzi
Born: 9 June 1996 (age 29) in Nรฎmes, France
Residence: Anduze, France
Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Turned Pro: 2015
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach: Lionel Zimbler
Prize Money: US $3,468,947
Career Overview
Professional Singles
Career Record: 56โ75
Titles: 1 ATP Tour title
Highest Ranking: World No. 42 (achieved on 6 February 2023)
Current Ranking: World No. 64 (as of 23 June 2025)
Professional Doubles
Career Record: 26โ20
Titles: 1 ATP Tour title
Highest Ranking: World No. 121 (achieved on 19 September 2022)
Current Ranking: World No. 182 (as of 23 June 2025)
Challenger Tour Success
Bonzi achieved significant success on the ATP Challenger Tour, notably winning six singles titles in 2021, a feat not matched by many players in recent history.
In 2024, he demonstrated remarkable form with a 14-match winning streak, reaching three consecutive Challenger finals and securing two titles.
Junior Achievements
French Open Junior Doubles Champion
In 2014, Bonzi captured his first major junior title at the French Open, partnering with fellow Frenchman Quentin Halys in the boys' doubles event. They defeated Lucas Miedler and Akira Santillan in the final.
Professional Journey
ATP Tour Milestones
Bonzi made his ATP Tour debut and steadily climbed the rankings. His breakthrough year on the Challenger circuit in 2021 saw him enter the Top 100 for the first time.
He reached his first ATP Tour singles final in Pune in January 2023, followed by another final in Marseille in February 2023. His maiden ATP Tour singles title came at the Moselle Open in November 2024.
Key ATP Tour Finals
Singles:
- Winner: Moselle Open, Metz, France (2024)
- Runner-up: Maharashtra Open, Pune, India (2023)
- Runner-up: Open 13 Provence, Marseille, France (2023)
Doubles:
- Winner: Open 13 Provence, Marseille, France (2025)
- Runner-up: Open Sud de France, Montpellier, France (2019)
Grand Slam Performance
Singles
Bonzi has reached the third round of a Grand Slam on two occasions:
- 2023 Australian Open: Defeated Pablo Carreรฑo Busta before falling to Alex de Minaur.
- 2023 US Open: Defeated Christopher Eubanks before losing to Nick Kyrgios.
He has also reached the second round at the Australian Open (2022, 2025), French Open (2017, 2020), and Wimbledon (2021, 2022, 2025).
Doubles & Mixed Doubles
In doubles, Bonzi's best Grand Slam result is reaching the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open with partner Arthur Rinderknech.
His best performance in mixed doubles was reaching the quarterfinals of the 2019 French Open with Amandine Hesse.
Notable Records & Wins
Victories Over Top 10 Players
Bonzi has demonstrated his capability by securing wins against players ranked within the ATP's Top 10 at the time of their matches:
- Casper Ruud (World No. 7): Won 6โ4, 6โ4 at the 2024 Moselle Open.
- Dominic Thiem (World No. 3): Won 6โ3, 7โ6(11โ9) at the 2022 Estoril Open.
- Daniil Medvedev (World No. 1): Won 5โ7, 6โ4, 6โ1, 3โ1 ret. at the 2017 French Open.
Performance Timeline
Bonzi's career progression is detailed in the comprehensive performance timeline below, showcasing his results across various tournaments and years.
Title Collection
ATP Tour Singles
Moselle Open, Metz, France (2024)
ATP Tour Doubles
Open 13 Provence, Marseille, France (2025)
Challenger Tour Singles
22 Titles
Notable: Six titles in the 2021 season, including a streak of three consecutive titles in France.
Challenger Tour Doubles
3 Titles
ITF Futures/World Tennis Tour
Singles: 11 Titles
Doubles: 24 Titles
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