Jérémy Chardy
A French tennis player whose powerful serve and forehand carried him to a top-25 ranking and memorable deep runs at the biggest tournaments.
Born 1987 (age 39)·French tennis player·Birthday: February 12·Millennials
Biography
Jérémy Chardy carved out a solid and lengthy career on the ATP Tour, known for a game built around a heavy serve and a punishing forehand. The Frenchman broke through in 2009 by winning his lone singles title in Stuttgart, a victory that announced his arrival. His most notable singles performance came at the 2013 Australian Open, where he battled his way to the quarterfinals, showcasing his ability to trouble the sport's elite. Later, he reinvented himself as a formidable doubles specialist, partnering with compatriot Fabrice Martin to reach the final of the 2019 French Open, a dream run on the clay of Roland Garros. Chardy's career was defined by consistency and a fighting spirit that made him a respected fixture on tour for over a decade before transitioning into coaching.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jérémy was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jérémy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jérémy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2009 ATP Stuttgart Open singles title, his sole ATP Tour singles championship.
- Reached the quarterfinals of the 2013 Australian Open, his best Grand Slam singles result.
- Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 25 in January 2013.
- Finished as runner-up in men's doubles at the 2019 French Open alongside Fabrice Martin.
- Attained a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 24 in February 2020.
Did You Know?
He is one of the few players to have recorded wins over all members of the 'Big Four' (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray) during his career.
Chardy was a successful junior, winning the boys' singles title at the 2005 Australian Open.
He represented France in the Davis Cup, playing a key role in their run to the final in 2014.
His wife, Susan, is a former professional tennis player from Belgium.
“I always try to play aggressive, to go for my shots and take the ball early.”
