Following the footsteps of his idol Andy Murray, Tallon Griekspoor is proving that he has the game for big occasions with a solid 2023 season. Ranked No. 40 in singles as of November 2024, Griekspoor won two titles as of 2024. Although his name has bloomed only off late, he already has wins against the likes of Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Holger Rune. A strong 28 year old baseliner, he loves the clay courts more than any other surface.
Tallon Griekspoor began playing tennis at the tender age of five. On the ATP Challenger Tour in 2021, the aggressive starlet set the record for most titles in a season and ended with 25 straight wins (8-0 in finals and 42-7 overall). Griekspoor turned pro in 2015 and is coached by former top-30 player Kristof Vliegen.
Griekspoor reached the fourth round of a Masters tournament for the first time in his career at the 2024 Madrid Open, defeating Holger Rune. He finished semi-finalist at the 2024 Libema Open and lost to Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals at the 2024 Geneva Open. He reached the third round of the 2024 Australian Open, the 2024 French Open and the 2024 US Open.
Besides tennis, Griekspoor is a fan of multiple sports. In fact, he claims that Formula-1 veteran Max Verstappen is his hero. During his free time, he enjoys traveling, catching up on movies and watching other sports. In the upcoming 2024 season, Griekspoor will be looking to go deep in the Slams.
Tallon Griekspoor Nationality
Tallon Griekspoor belongs to Dutch nationality. He was born on July 2, 1996 in Haarlem, Netherlands. He also resides in his home country - in the town of Nieuw-Vennep.
Griekspoor grew up in the Netherlands, where he started playing tennis at the age of five. He took inspiration from his brothers, who also played tennis professionally. It was only at the age of 17 that the Dutchman moved to Belgium, in order to make progress in his tennis career.
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Tallon Griekspoor Family Background
Tallon Griekspoor was born to Ron and Monique Griekspoor in the Netherlands. They are also of Dutch nationality, and have a sporting background. His father Ron Griekspoor is a former motor-cross driver, meanwhile, his mother Monique is a tennis instructor by profession.
Griekspoor also has twin brothers - Scott Griekspoor and Kevin Griekspoor. They also played professional tennis. “I’ve always had them to look up to. They were always better than me until a certain age. I would always practice with them, travel with them. Having that sports background means a lot,” Griekspoor told ATP Tour.
FAQs on Tallon Griekspoor Nationality
A. Tallon Griekspoor was born and brought up in the Netherlands.
A. No, Tallon Griekspoor has not won a Grand Slam title until the end of the 2023 season.
A. Tallon Griekspoor is ranked No. 40 in singles as of November 2024. However, he has a career-high ranking of No. 21 in the ATP Rankings.
A. Tallon Griekspoor has won two ATP singles titles as of November 2024 (Pune & Libema Open).
A. Yes, Tallon Griekspoor has twin brothers — Scott and Kevin Griekspoor.
