Famous Alumni     

Many players who have competed at the Vancouver Open have quickly moved into the Grand Slam levels. Here are some of the most notable players you now see on tv that have competed in the event.

Maria Sharapova - Russia

  • Vancouver Open Champion 2002
  • Peak world ranking #1
  • 2004 Wimbledon Champion, 2006 US Open Champion
  • Highest endorsed female athlete in the world the past 2 years, over $30 million US annual not including prize money won.
  • Sponsors include Nike, Range Rover, Tag Heuer, Motorola, Colgate, Cannon, Gatorade, Tropicana, Prince, and many others
  • Has her own line of kids Prince rackets.
         

   

Nicole Vaidisova - Czech Republic

  • Vancouver Open Champion 2004
  • Peak world ranking #7
  • 2007 Wimbledon semi-finalist (defeated defending champion Amelie Mauresmo)
  • 2006 French Open semi-finalist
        
 

Anna-Lena Groenefeld - Germany

  • Vancouver Open Champion 2003
  • Peak world ranking #14 singles, #7 in doubles
  • Martina Navratilova made her last comeback playing the doubles Tour with Anna.
        
 

Marion Bartoli - France

  • Quarter-finalist in Vancouver 2004
  • 2007 Wimbledon finalist
  • Peak world ranking #11 in singles, #15 in doubles
       
 

Andy Murray - Great Britian

  • Quarter-finalist in Vancouver 2005
  • Peak world-ranking #10
  • #1 player in Great Britian
  • Now becoming one of the highest endorsed male players. Sponsors include Fred Perry, Bank of Scotland, Head.
  • Has his own line of kids Head rackets.
        
 

Rick Leach - United States

  • Quarter-finalist in Vancouver 2005 doubles
  • Former world doubles #1
  • Won Wimbledon, US Open, French Open, and Australian Open doubles titles.
  • Holds multiple Grand Slam doubles titles
         
 

Amer Delic - United States

  • Vancouver Open finalist in 2006
  • ATP world ranking of #60 and climbing

     
 

Robert Kendrick - United States

  • Vancouver Open Rd. 32 in 2006
  • ATP world ranking of #77 and climbing
 

There are many players who have moved onto Grand Slam play in addition to these players listed above.
   

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