Filip Peliwo is a Canadian tennis player who made history in 2012 when he became the first male Canadian player to win a Grand Slam in singles at any level of competition. Born on January 30, 1994 in Vancouver, Canada, Peliwo won the Wimbledon boys' competition that year and followed it up with a second straight junior Grand Slam title at the US Open.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
About
Canadian tennis player who, with his win at the Wimbledon boys' competition in 2012, became the first male Canadian player ever to win a Grand Slam in singles at any level of competition. Later that year, he won his second straight junior Grand Slam title at the US Open.
Before Fame
He got his start playing at the North Shore Winter Club in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
Trivia
When he was placed atop the junior world rankings in July 2012, it marked the first time a Canadian has held the top spot.
Family Life
His parents' names are Mark and Monika. He has two siblings, both of which were born in Poland.
Associated With
His victory at Wimbledon in 2012 came just one day after fellow Canadian Eugenie Bouchard won the girls' title.