History of Mardy Fish in Timeline

Mardy Fish is a retired American professional tennis player who specialized in hardcourt surfaces. He emerged as a prominent figure in American tennis during the early 2000s. Fish reached a career-high ranking of world No. 7 in 2011. He reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon (2011), the US Open (2008), and the semifinals of Cincinnati (2010). He won six ATP titles in his career.

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December 9, 1981: Mardy Fish Born

On December 9, 1981, Mardy Simpson Fish, an American former professional tennis player, was born. He was a hardcourt specialist and part of a wave of American tennis players rising to prominence in the early 2000s.

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1984: TV Profile at Age Two

In 1984, when Mardy Fish was two years old, a Minneapolis TV station featured a profile of him hitting tennis balls from the baseline over the net.

1986: Family Moved to Florida

In 1986, Mardy Fish's family moved to Vero Beach, Florida.

1999: Junior World Ranking

As a junior in 1999, Mardy Fish reached as high as No. 14 in the world in singles and No. 19 in doubles.

1999: Living with Roddick Family

During 1999, Mardy Fish lived with Andy Roddick's family, and they both played on the same tennis and basketball teams.

2000: Turned Professional

In 2000, at the age of 18, Mardy Fish turned professional in tennis.

2002: First ATP Tour Title

In 2002, Mardy Fish won his first title on the ATP Tour in doubles at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston, Texas, partnering with Andy Roddick.

2003: Cincinnati Masters Series Final

In 2003, Mardy Fish reached the final of the Cincinnati Masters Series event.

2003: ATP Singles Title and Cincinnati Final

In 2003, Mardy Fish won his first ATP singles title at the Stockholm Open and reached the final in Cincinnati. He also defeated Carlos Moyà at the Australian Open and finished the year ranked no. 20 in the world.

2004: Summer Olympics Silver Medal

At the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, Mardy Fish won the silver medal in men's singles, losing the final to Nicolás Massú.

2005: Wrist Injury and Surgeries

In 2005, Mardy Fish injured his left wrist, eventually requiring two surgeries. Consequently, he played only 17 matches during the year.

2007: Australian Open Quarterfinals

In 2007, Mardy Fish began the year by reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, his best Grand Slam finish at the time, ultimately losing to Andy Roddick. He moved up 17 places in the ATP rankings as a result.

September 2008: Marriage to Stacey Gardner

In September 2008, Mardy Fish married Stacey Gardner, a California attorney and "Briefcase Model" on NBC's Deal or No Deal, in a Jewish wedding ceremony.

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2008: Indian Wells Masters Series Final

In 2008, Mardy Fish reached the final of the Indian Wells Masters Series event.

2008: Delray Beach Quarterfinal

In 2008, Mardy Fish reached the quarterfinal at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships before losing to Robby Ginepri.

2008: Hopman Cup Title

In 2008, Mardy Fish, partnering with Serena Williams, won the Hopman Cup in Perth, Western Australia. They defeated Novak Djokovic and Jelena Janković in the final.

2009: Doubles Title at BNP Paribas Open

In 2009, Mardy Fish, partnered with Andy Roddick, captured his sixth doubles title and first ATP Masters Series 1000 title at the BNP Paribas Open.

2009: Early Exit at U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships and Rome Masters

In April 2009, Mardy Fish was knocked out in the first round of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships. He then lost in the second round of the 2009 Rome Masters.

2009: Withdrawal from US Open

On August 30, 2009, Mardy Fish withdrew from the US Open, where he was seeded 25th, due to a rib injury.

2010: Cincinnati Masters Series Final

In 2010, Mardy Fish again reached the final of the Cincinnati Masters Series event.

2010: Weight Loss and Improved Fitness

In 2010, Mardy Fish lost over 30 pounds, dropping from 203 to 170, which enabled him to become fitter, faster, and maintain longer rallies, improving his performance on the court.

2010: SAP Open Doubles Title and Queen's Tournament

In 2010, Mardy Fish won the SAP Open in San Jose with doubles partner Sam Querrey. He also played Andy Murray at the Queen's tournament in London where he eventually lost in the final to Sam Querrey.

2010: Tomas Berdych

Mardy Fish beat the 2010 finalist Tomáš Berdych

April 2011: American No. 1 ATP Ranking

In April 2011, Mardy Fish surpassed Andy Roddick to become the American No. 1 in the ATP rankings.

July 31, 2011: Runner-up at Farmers Classic

On July 31, 2011, Mardy Fish finished runner-up to Ernests Gulbis at the Farmers Classic. He later withdrew from Washington, D.C., due to a heel injury.

August 2011: Career-High Singles Ranking

In August 2011, Mardy Fish achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 7.

2011: Win Against Nadal and US Open Fourth Round

In 2011, Mardy Fish defeated Rafael Nadal at the Western & Southern Open. At the 2011 US Open, he advanced to the fourth round before being eliminated by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

2011: Early Losses in Brisbane and Australian Open

In 2011, Mardy Fish opened his season with a second-round loss at the Brisbane International and then at the Australian Open.

2011: Montreal Masters Series Final

In 2011, Mardy Fish reached the final of the Montreal Masters Series event.

2011: Miami Quarterfinals and American No. 1

In 2011, Mardy Fish reached the quarterfinals at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, defeating Juan Martín del Potro. This achievement allowed him to overtake Andy Roddick as the highest-ranked American player. He eventually lost in the semifinals to Novak Djokovic and entered the top 10 for the first time on April 18.

2011: Semifinal Appearances

In 2011, Mardy Fish reached the semifinals at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships and the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships.

2011: French Open Third Round

In 2011, Mardy Fish reached the third round of the French Open, his best result at the tournament so far.

2011: Rogers Cup Final and Career-High Ranking

In August 2011, Mardy Fish reached his fourth Masters series final at the Rogers Cup, ultimately losing to Novak Djokovic. He then rose to a career-high ranking of no. 7.

2012: Citi Open Semifinals

In 2012, Mardy Fish did not compete in the Summer Olympics. He instead played at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., where he reached the semifinals.

2012: Cardiac Arrhythmia and Surgery

In 2012, Mardy Fish reached the quarterfinals in Miami, but was defeated by Juan Mónaco. After that, he was hospitalized with severe cardiac arrhythmia and underwent a cardiac catheter ablation in Los Angeles on May 23 to correct faulty electrical connections in his heart.

2012: Second Round at Australian Open

In 2012, Mardy Fish went down in the second round of the Australian Open to Colombian Alejandro Falla.

2012: Withdrawal from US Open Due to Health Reasons

In 2012, Mardy Fish withdrew from his fourth-round match at the US Open due to health reasons.

2012: Wimbledon Return

In 2012, Mardy Fish's first tournament back was the Wimbledon Championships, where he was seeded 10th. He lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the fourth round.

June 2014: Cardiac Catheter Ablation Operation

In June 2014, Mardy Fish underwent a cardiac catheter ablation operation to correct misfiring electric pulses in his heart, due to anxiety disorder.

2015: Anxiety Struggles Revealed

In 2015, Mardy Fish revealed that he withdrew from the 2012 US Open due to his struggles with anxiety.

2015: Retirement After US Open

Mardy Fish retired from professional tennis after the 2015 US Open.

2016: Diamond Resorts Invitational Win

In 2016, Mardy Fish won the Diamond Resorts Invitational in Orlando, demonstrating his prowess in golf.

2018: Diamond Resorts Invitational Win

In 2018, Mardy Fish won the Diamond Resorts Invitational in Orlando, marking another significant achievement in his golf career.

January 2019: Davis Cup Team Captain

In January 2019, Mardy Fish replaced Jim Courier as the captain of the United States Davis Cup team.

2020: American Century Championship Win

In 2020, Mardy Fish won the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, showcasing his skills as one of the best celebrity golfers.

2021: Appearance in Netflix Docuseries

As part of the 2021 Netflix docuseries "Untold: Breaking Point", Mardy Fish shared his story about struggling with anxiety and depression, providing insights into his personal challenges.

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