Status: Winner of four ATP singles titles. Has career wins over Sampras, Roddick, Safin, Novak, Moya, Robredo, Schalken, Youzhny, Gonzalez, Ljubicic, Ferrer, Stepanek, Ancic and Kuerten. Current ATP rank is #63. Career high rank was #12 in 2008.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 163
DOB: January 12, 1982 In: Strasbourg, France.
Tennis Inspiration: “Boris Becker.”
Nickname: “Paulo.”
Hobbies/Interests: “I like to watch DVDs. I used to play golf a little bit. And sleeping [laughs].”
Favorite Movie: “Gladiator.”
Musical Tastes: “Coldplay.”
First Job: “Tennis, man.”
First Car: “Audi. (Color?) Gray.”
Early Tennis Memory: “I was sleeping with my racquet when I was young [laughs].”
Favorite Meal: “Pancakes, chocolate.”
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: “Mint.”
Pre-Match Feeling: “Little bit of stress. But I like the pressure when I step on the court.”
Greatest Sports Moment: “I think when I beat Pete Sampras (in three sets in 2002 on Long Island  Mathieu was the last player to defeat the 14-time Grand Slam winner in his ATP career).”
Most Painful Moment: “Davis Cup final (2002 in Paris  lost fifth and deciding rubber in five sets to Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny after building a two-set lead).”
Favorite Tournament: “French Open.”
Closest Tennis Friends: “Different guys  [Richard] Gasquet, [Arnaud] DiPasquale and [Arnaud] Clement, all different guys.”
Funniest Players Encountered: “I don’t know. Funniest player…I don’t know [laughs].”
Toughest Competitors: “Nadal. I think he puts a lot of pressure on you and he’s running everywhere.”
Favorite Vacation Spot: “Mauritius.”
Funny Tennis Memory: “I laugh all the time on the court. We try to laugh because we enjoy it.”
Embarrassing Tennis Moment: “When you play a match and you feel really bad physically. And you know you’re not going to win the match. It’s tough when you’re on the court.”
People Quality Most Admired: “Generous.”
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