The 9 Shortest Men’s Tennis Players
Short men can dominate the tennis court, too. In this post, we’ll share a round up of the shortest men’s tennis players.
Height isn’t nearly as much of a barrier to entry for professional tennis as it is for other pro sports. In fact, some of the shortest men’s tennis players have racked up as many career wins as their taller competitors.
Inspired by the athletic accomplishments of the shortest men’s tennis players, we’ve put together this list to honor them. Let’s take a closer look at the 9 men’s tennis players who have shown that height is no obstacle to their desire for competitive greatness.
The Shortest Men’s Tennis Players
Here they are from shortest to tallest…
1. Olivier Rochus
Height: 5 ft 5 in
Turned Pro: 1999
Retired: 2014
Total Winnings: $4,809,475
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The shortest pro tennis player to have made it big, Olivier Rochus is the younger brother of another famous player, Christophe Rochus. His biggest claim to fame is having won the 2004 French Open doubles title with Xavier Malisse.
2. Yoshihito Nishioka
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Turned Pro: 2014
Retired: Still playing
Total Winnings: $2,933,128
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Though he was born right-handed, Nishioka has successfully used a left-handed backhand throughout his career. Combined with his remarkable work ethic, this has even led him to securing an ATP Tour singles title and a ranking as the number 48 tennis player in the world.
After suffering a knee injury in 2017, he spent a year in rehab before winning his first ATP title — a feat that he’s looking to repeat in the near future.
3. Diego Schwartzman
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Turned Pro: 2010
Retired: Still playing
Total Winnings: $9,553,262
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