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Serving Excellence: Nicholas Monroe's Tennis Journey

An in-depth look at the distinguished career of American doubles specialist, Nicholas Monroe, from collegiate triumphs to his impactful presence on the ATP Tour.

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Biography

Personal & Career Overview

Benjamin Nicholas Monroe, born on April 12, 1982, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S., is a former American professional tennis player. Residing in Austin, Texas, Monroe stood at 1.78 meters (5 ft 10 in) and played right-handed with a two-handed backhand. He turned professional in 2004 and concluded his distinguished career in 2022, primarily excelling as a doubles specialist.

Throughout his career, Monroe accumulated a significant prize money total of US$1,498,916. While his singles career record was 0-0 with no titles, reaching a highest ranking of No. 253 in September 2011, his impact was profoundly felt in doubles.

Doubles Prowess

Monroe's doubles career was marked by consistent performance and notable achievements. He secured four ATP Tour doubles titles and an impressive thirteen ATP Challenger Tour titles. His dedication and skill in doubles culminated in a career-high ATP doubles ranking of World No. 30, achieved on October 2, 2017.

Following his retirement, Monroe briefly transitioned into coaching, working with fellow American player Jack Sock during the off-season in 2022 and into 2023, sharing his extensive experience and strategic insights.

Collegiate Journey

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Nicholas Monroe enjoyed a highly successful collegiate tennis career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, competing from 2000 to 2004. His time as a Tar Heel was marked by numerous accolades, showcasing his talent and sportsmanship.

  • Senior Male Student-Athlete of the Year (2003โ€“2004): Recognized for his outstanding athletic and academic performance.
  • All-American Status (2003โ€“2004): A prestigious honor acknowledging his elite performance in collegiate tennis.
  • All-ACC Status (2002โ€“2004): Consistently named among the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference for three consecutive years.
  • Second in All-Time Singles Wins (100): Achieved a remarkable milestone, securing 100 singles victories during his tenure at UNC Chapel Hill.
  • Arthur Ashe Regional Sportsmanship Award (2003โ€“2004): Honored for embodying the ideals of sportsmanship and integrity.
  • National and Regional NCAA/ITF John Van Nostrand Sportsmanship Awards (2003โ€“2004): Further recognition for his exemplary conduct on and off the court.

Professional Career

Early Years: Futures & Challengers (2001-2007)

Monroe's professional journey began in 2001, competing in his first main-draw Futures doubles match. By 2002, he reached the quarterfinals of his first Futures singles tournament. His first Futures doubles match win came in 2003, leading to a semifinal appearance. In 2004, the year he officially turned pro, he reached his first doubles final and captured his first two Futures doubles titles. He also made his debut on the Challenger Tour, reaching the quarterfinals in Guadalajara.

The year 2005 marked his first full year as a professional, where he secured his first singles title in South Africa and four doubles titles across various ITF and USTA Pro Circuit events. He continued this momentum into 2006, winning two more ITF titles and reaching multiple finals. In 2007, he made his Grand Slam qualifying debut at the Australian Open and continued to win titles on the Futures and Pro Circuit.

Challenger & ATP Breakthrough (2012-2015)

The year 2012 saw significant success on the Challenger circuit, with Monroe winning doubles titles in Medellin (with Maciek Sykut) and two in Mexico (with Simon Stadler). His breakthrough on the ATP Tour came in 2013, a year he finished with a career-best doubles ranking of World No. 53. Alongside Raven Klaasen, he reached the semifinals of the 2013 Aircel Chennai Open, notably defeating the top-seeded pair.

With Simon Stadler, he reached the final of the 2013 Copa Claro in Buenos Aires and, most significantly, won his first ATP Tour title at the 2013 Bastad Skistar Swedish Open. They also reached the final of the 2013 Umag Open. Monroe continued his success in 2014, winning his second Swedish Open title with Johan Brunstrรถm, and in 2015, he secured his third ATP title at the Stockholm Open, partnering with Jack Sock.

Peak Performance & Grand Slam Milestones (2017-2021)

The period of 2017-2018 marked the pinnacle of Monroe's career. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 30 in October 2017. During this time, he reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final at the 2017 Miami Open with Jack Sock, and another ATP final at the 2017 ATP Shenzhen Open with Nikola Mektic. He also made his first third-round appearance at Wimbledon in 2017, partnering Artem Sitak, and reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 2017 US Open with John-Patrick Smith.

In 2018, he won the Atlanta Open with John-Patrick Smith and reached the final of the Delray Beach Open. His strong performances continued into 2019, reaching the Winston-Salem Open final with Tennys Sandgren. In 2020, he achieved his second Major quarterfinal at the French Open, partnering Tommy Paul, and reached the third round of the Australian Open for the first time in 2021 with Frances Tiafoe.

Retirement (2022)

Nicholas Monroe officially retired from the ATP Tour in 2022. His final professional match on the tour was played at the 2022 US Open, where he competed as a wildcard pair with Keegan Smith. They reached the second round before falling to the Italian duo of Fabio Fognini and Simone Bolelli, marking the end of a remarkable career dedicated to professional tennis.

World TeamTennis

Team Play Contributions

Beyond the individual circuit, Nicholas Monroe also made significant contributions to World TeamTennis (WTT), a mixed-gender professional tennis league. He participated in three seasons, showcasing his versatility and team spirit.

  • 2006: Debuted with the Springfield Lasers.
  • 2012: Played for the Kansas City Explorers.
  • 2019: Joined the Washington Kastles.

His commitment to team tennis continued, as it was announced he would re-join the Washington Kastles for the 2020 WTT season, further solidifying his presence in the league's competitive landscape.

ATP Tour Finals

ATP Masters 1000 Doubles Final

Nicholas Monroe reached one ATP Masters 1000 doubles final during his career, a significant achievement at this elite level of competition.

Result Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 2017 Miami Open Hard Jack Sock (USA) ลukasz Kubot (POL)
Marcelo Melo (BRA)
5โ€“7, 3โ€“6

ATP Career Doubles Finals: 13 (4 Titles, 9 Runner-ups)

Monroe competed in a total of 13 ATP Tour doubles finals, securing 4 titles and finishing as runner-up in 9. These results highlight his consistent presence at the highest levels of professional doubles tennis.

Result Wโ€“L Date Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0โ€“1 Feb 2013 Argentina Open, Argentina 250 Series Clay Simon Stadler (GER) Simone Bolelli (ITA)
Fabio Fognini (ITA)
3โ€“6, 2โ€“6
Win 1โ€“1 Jul 2013 Swedish Open, Sweden 250 Series Clay Simon Stadler (GER) Carlos Berlocq (ARG)
Albert Ramos Viรฑolas (ESP)
6โ€“2, 3โ€“6, [10โ€“3]
Loss 1โ€“2 Jul 2013 Croatia Open, Croatia 250 Series Clay Simon Stadler (GER) Martin Kliลพan (SVK)
David Marrero (ESP)
1โ€“6, 7โ€“5, [7โ€“10]
Win 2โ€“2 Jul 2014 Swedish Open, Sweden (2) 250 Series Clay Johan Brunstrรถm (SWE) Jรฉrรฉmy Chardy (FRA)
Oliver Marach (AUT)
4โ€“6, 7โ€“6(7โ€“5), [10โ€“7]
Loss 2โ€“3 Apr 2015 Romanian Open, Romania 250 Series Clay Artem Sitak (NZL) Marius Copil (ROU)
Adrian Ungur (ROU)
6โ€“3, 5โ€“7, [15โ€“17]
Loss 2โ€“4 Jul 2015 Hall of Fame Open, United States 250 Series Grass Mate Paviฤ‡ (CRO) Jonathan Marray (GBR)
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (PAK)
6โ€“4, 3โ€“6, [8โ€“10]
Win 3โ€“4 Oct 2015 Stockholm Open, Sweden 250 Series Hard (i) Jack Sock (USA) Mate Paviฤ‡ (CRO)
Michael Venus (NZL)
7โ€“5, 6โ€“2
Loss 3โ€“5 Apr 2017 Miami Open, United States Masters 1000 Hard Jack Sock (USA) ลukasz Kubot (POL)
Marcelo Melo (BRA)
5โ€“7, 3โ€“6
Loss 3โ€“6 Oct 2017 Shenzhen Open, China 250 Series Hard Nikola Mektiฤ‡ (CRO) Alexander Peya (AUT)
Rajeev Ram (USA)
3โ€“6, 2โ€“6
Loss 3โ€“7 Feb 2018 Delray Beach Open, United States 250 Series Hard John-Patrick Smith (AUS) Jack Sock (USA)
Jackson Withrow (USA)
6โ€“4, 4โ€“6, [8โ€“10]
Loss 3โ€“8 May 2018 Istanbul Open, Turkey 250 Series Clay Ben McLachlan (JPN) Dominic Inglot (GBR)
Robert Lindstedt (SWE)
6โ€“3, 3โ€“6, [8โ€“10]
Win 4โ€“8 Jul 2018 Atlanta Open, United States 250 Series Hard John-Patrick Smith (AUS) Ryan Harrison (USA)
Rajeev Ram (USA)
3โ€“6, 7โ€“6(7โ€“5), [10โ€“8]
Loss 4โ€“9 Aug 2019 Winston-Salem Open, United States 250 Series Hard Tennys Sandgren (USA) ลukasz Kubot (POL)
Marcelo Melo (BRA)
7โ€“6(8โ€“6), 1โ€“6, [3โ€“10]

ATP Challenger Tour Finals

Doubles: 33 (13 Titles, 20 Runner-ups)

Nicholas Monroe was a formidable presence on the ATP Challenger Tour, reaching 33 doubles finals. He captured 13 titles and was a runner-up 20 times, demonstrating his consistent high-level performance in this competitive circuit.

Result Wโ€“L Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0โ€“1 Feb 2005 Joplin, United States Hard (i) Jeremy Wurtzman (USA) Rik de Voest (RSA)
ลukasz Kubot (POL)
6โ€“7(4โ€“7), 4โ€“6
Loss 0โ€“2 Jun 2006 Yuba City, United States Hard Horia Tecฤƒu (ROU) Scott Lipsky (USA)
David Martin (USA)
0โ€“6, 4โ€“6
Loss 0โ€“3 Aug 2006 Manta, Ecuador Hard Horia Tecฤƒu (ROU) Eric Nunez (USA)
Jean-Julien Rojer (AHO)
3โ€“6, 2โ€“6
Loss 0โ€“4 Jul 2007 Winnetka, United States Hard Izak van der Merwe (RSA) Patrick Briaud (USA)
Chris Drake (USA)
6โ€“7(5โ€“7), 4โ€“6
Loss 0โ€“5 Sep 2007 Donetsk, Ukraine Hard Patrick Briaud (USA) Philipp Petzschner (GER)
Simon Stadler (GER)
5โ€“7, 6โ€“3, [6โ€“10]
Win 1โ€“5 Jun 2008 Yuba City, United States Hard Michael Yani (USA) Jan-Michael Gambill (USA)
Scott Oudsema (USA)
6โ€“4, 6โ€“4
Loss 1โ€“6 Jul 2008 Granby, Canada Hard Alberto Francis (USA) Philip Bester (CAN)
Peter Polansky (CAN)
6โ€“2, 1โ€“6, [5โ€“10]
Loss 1โ€“7 Sep 2008 Waco, United States Hard Alberto Francis (USA) Alex Bogomolov Jr. (USA)
Duลกan Vemiฤ‡ (SRB)
4โ€“6, 7โ€“5, [8โ€“10]
Win 2โ€“7 Nov 2008 Puebla, Mexico Hard Eric Nunez (USA) Daniel Garza (MEX)
Santiago Gonzรกlez (MEX)
4โ€“6, 6โ€“3, [10โ€“6]
Win 3โ€“7 May 2010 Carson, United States Hard Brian Battistone (USA) Artem Sitak (RUS)
Leonardo Tavares (POR)
5โ€“7, 6โ€“3, [10โ€“4]
Loss 3โ€“8 Oct 2010 Sacramento, United States Hard Donald Young (USA) Rik de Voest (RSA)
Izak van der Merwe (RSA)
6โ€“4, 4โ€“6, [7โ€“10]
Loss 3โ€“9 Sep 2011 Bangkok, Thailand Hard Ludovic Walter (FRA) Pierre-Ludovic Duclos (CAN)
Riccardo Ghedin (ITA)
4โ€“6, 4โ€“6
Loss 3โ€“10 Oct 2011 Sacramento, United States Hard Jack Sock (USA) Carsten Ball (AUS)
Chris Guccione (AUS)
6โ€“7(3โ€“7), 6โ€“1, [5โ€“10]
Loss 3โ€“11 Jan 2012 Honolulu, United States Hard Jack Sock (USA) Amer Deliฤ‡ (BIH)
Travis Rettenmaier (USA)
4โ€“6, 6โ€“7(3โ€“7)
Loss 3โ€“12 Feb 2012 Dallas, United States Hard (i) Jack Sock (USA) Chris Eaton (GBR)
Dominic Inglot (GBR)
7โ€“6(8โ€“6), 4โ€“6, [17โ€“19]
Win 4โ€“12 Apr 2012 Barranquilla, Colombia Clay Maciek Sykut (USA) Marcel Felder (URU)
Frank Moser (GER)
2โ€“6, 6โ€“3, [10โ€“5]
Win 5โ€“12 Apr 2012 San Luis Potosรญ, Mexico Clay Simon Stadler (GER) Andre Begemann (GER)
Jordan Kerr (AUS)
3โ€“6, 7โ€“5, [10โ€“7]
Loss 5โ€“13 May 2012 Tunis, Tunisia Clay Simon Stadler (GER) Jerzy Janowicz (POL)
Jรผrgen Zopp (EST)
6โ€“7(1โ€“7), 3โ€“6
Win 6โ€“13 Jul 2012 Milan, Italy Clay Simon Stadler (GER) Andrey Golubev (KAZ)
Yuri Schukin (KAZ)
6โ€“4, 3โ€“6, [11โ€“9]
Loss 6โ€“14 Oct 2012 Belรฉm, Brazil Hard Simon Stadler (GER) John Peers (AUS)
John-Patrick Smith (AUS)
3โ€“6, 2โ€“6
Loss 6โ€“15 Oct 2012 San Juan, Argentina Hard Simon Stadler (GER) Martรญn Alund (ARG)
Horacio Zeballos (ARG)
6โ€“3, 2โ€“6, [12โ€“14]
Win 7โ€“15 Nov 2012 Medellรญn, Colombia Clay Simon Stadler (GER) Renzo Olivo (ARG)
Marco Trungelliti (ARG)
6โ€“4, 6โ€“4
Loss 7โ€“16 May 2013 Bordeaux, France Clay Simon Stadler (GER) Christopher Kas (GER)
Oliver Marach (AUT)
6โ€“2, 4โ€“6, [1โ€“10]
Win 8โ€“16 Jun 2013 Prostฤ›jov, Czech Republic Clay Simon Stadler (GER) Mateusz Kowalczyk (POL)
Lukรกลก Rosol (CZE)
6โ€“4, 6โ€“4
Win 9โ€“16 Aug 2013 San Marino, San Marino Clay Simon Stadler (GER) Daniele Bracciali (ITA)
Florin Mergea (ROU)
6โ€“2, 6โ€“4
Loss 9โ€“17 Oct 2013 Rennes, France Hard (i) Simon Stadler (GER) Oliver Marach (AUT)
Florin Mergea (ROU)
4โ€“6, 6โ€“3, [7โ€“10]
Win 10โ€“17 Nov 2014 Geneva, Switzerland Hard (i) Johan Brunstrรถm (SWE) Oliver Marach (AUT)
Philipp Oswald (AUT)
5โ€“7, 7โ€“5, [10โ€“6]
Loss 10โ€“18 May 2015 Aix-en-Provence, France Clay Artem Sitak (NZL) Robin Haase (NED)
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (PAK)
1โ€“6, 2โ€“6
Win 11โ€“18 Jul 2015 Winnetka, United States Hard Johan Brunstrรถm (SWE) Sekou Bangoura (USA)
Frank Dancevic (CAN)
4โ€“6, 6โ€“3, [10โ€“8]
Loss 11โ€“19 Sep 2015 Cary, United States Hard Austin Krajicek (USA) Chase Buchanan (USA)
Blaลพ Rola (SLO)
4โ€“6, 7โ€“6(7โ€“5), [4โ€“10]
Loss 11โ€“20 Nov 2015 Champaign, United States Hard (i) Austin Krajicek (USA) David O'Hare (IRL)
Joe Salisbury (GBR)
1โ€“6, 4โ€“6
Win 12โ€“20 Mar 2016 Irving, United States Hard Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (PAK) Chris Guccione (AUS)
Andrรฉ Sรก (BRA)
6โ€“2, 5โ€“7, [10โ€“4]
Win 13โ€“20 Nov 2018 Houston, United States Hard Austin Krajicek (USA) Marcelo Arรฉvalo (ESA)
James Cerretani (USA)
4โ€“6, 7โ€“6(7โ€“3), [10โ€“5]

Performance Timeline

Doubles Grand Slam & Masters 1000 Results

This timeline illustrates Nicholas Monroe's performance in Grand Slam tournaments and ATP Tour Masters 1000 events in doubles, highlighting his progression and key achievements throughout his career.

Key: (W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (Wโ€“L) winโ€“loss record.

Current after the 2022 US Open.

Tournament 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 SR Wโ€“L
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A 1R 1R 1R 1R 2R 1R 1R A 3R 1R 0 / 9 3โ€“9
French Open A A 2R 2R 2R 1R 1R A QF 2R 2R 0 / 8 8โ€“8
Wimbledon Q1 2R 1R 2R 1R 3R 1R 2R NH 1R 2R 0 / 9 6โ€“9
US Open 2R 1R 1R 1R 3R QF 1R 1R 1R 1R 2R 0 / 11 6โ€“11
Winโ€“loss 1โ€“1 1โ€“3 1โ€“4 2โ€“4 3โ€“4 5โ€“4 0โ€“4 1โ€“3 3โ€“2 3โ€“4 3โ€“4 0 / 37 23โ€“37
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Indian Wells Masters A A A A A A 1R A NH A A 0 / 1 0โ€“1
Miami Open A A A A QF F 1R A NH 1R A 0 / 4 5โ€“4
Monte-Carlo Masters A A A A A A A A NH A A 0 / 0 0โ€“0
Madrid Open A A A A A 2R A A NH A A 0 / 1 1โ€“1
Italian Open A A A A A 2R A A A A A 0 / 1 1โ€“1
Canadian Open A A A A A 1R A A NH A A 0 / 1 0โ€“1
Cincinnati Masters A A A A A A 2R 1R A 2R A 0 / 3 2โ€“3
Shanghai Masters A A A A A 1R A A NH NH A 0 / 1 0โ€“1
Paris Masters A 2R A A QF 2R A A A A A 0 / 3 4โ€“3
Winโ€“loss 0โ€“0 1โ€“1 0โ€“0 0โ€“0 3โ€“2 7โ€“6 1โ€“3 0โ€“1 0โ€“0 0โ€“1 0โ€“0 0 / 14 12โ€“14
Career statistics
Tournaments 3 17 24 23 29 31 29 19 8 24 11 218
Titles 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4
Finals 0 3 1 3 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 13
Overall winโ€“loss 2โ€“3 15โ€“16 13โ€“23 17โ€“22 20โ€“29 32โ€“31 21โ€“28 10โ€“19 6โ€“9 11โ€“24 7โ€“11 154โ€“214
Year-end ranking 79 53 65 55 52 30 65 100 74 98 182 42%

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