2006 ATP Tour

Men's tennis circuit 2006 ATP Tour Amazing Roger Federer.jpg Roger Federer finished the year ranked world No. 1 for the third time in his career. He won twelve tournaments during the season, including three majors at the Australian Open, the Wimbledon Championships, and the US Open, as well as the Tennis Masters Cup. He also won four Masters Series events and finished runner-up at the fourth major, the French Open. 360px 30 December 2005 – 13 November 2006 66 37th Grand Slam (4) ATP Masters Series (9) ATP International Series Gold (9) ATP International Series (44) SUI Roger Federer (12) SUI Roger Federer (16) SUI Roger Federer ($8,343,885) SUI Roger Federer (8,370) SUI Roger Federer USA Bob Bryan USA Mike Bryan SRB Novak Djokovic GER Benjamin Becker USA Mardy Fish 2005 2007 The 2006 ATP Tour was the global elite men's professional tennis circuit organised by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for the 2006 tennis season. The ATP Tour is the elite tour for professional tennis organized by the Association of Tennis Professionals. The ATP Tour includes the four Grand Slam tournaments, the Tennis Masters Cup, the ATP Masters Series, the International Series Gold and the International Series tournaments. In singles, Roger Federer dominated the season. He won twelve tournaments, including three majors (Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open), four Masters Series titles (Indian Wells, Miami Open, Madrid Open and Rogers Cup) and the year-end championship. He finished the year with a 92–5 record. 3 Calendar The table below shows the 2006 ATP Tour schedule Key Grand Slam tournaments Tennis Masters Cup ATP Masters Series ATP International Series Gold ATP International Series Team events January WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists2 Jan Hopman CupPerth, AustraliaHopman Cup Hard (i) – 8 teams (RR)United States2–1 Netherlands Round robin losers (Group A)SwedenRussia Round robin losers (Group B)AustraliaArgentinaGermany Next Generation Adelaide International Adelaide, AustraliaATP International Series$394,000 – hard Singles – Doubles FRA Florent Serra6–3, 6–4 BEL Xavier Malisse CZE Tomáš BerdychSVK Dominik Hrbatý GER Philipp KohlschreiberITA Andreas SeppiFIN Jarkko NieminenDEN Kenneth Carlsen ISR Jonathan ErlichISR Andy Ram7–6(7–4), 7–6(12–10) AUS Paul HanleyZIM Kevin Ullyett Chennai Open Chennai, IndiaATP International Series$355,000 – hard Singles – Doubles CRO Ivan Ljubičić7–6(8–6), 6–2 ESP Carlos Moyá BEL Kristof VliegenCZE Radek Štěpánek LUX Gilles MüllerTHA Paradorn SrichaphanGER Björn PhauFRA Thierry AscioneSVK Michal MertiňákCZE Petr Pála6–2, 7–5 IND Prakash AmritrajIND Rohan Bopanna Qatar ExxonMobil Open Doha, QatarATP International Series$1,000,000 – hard Singles – Doubles SUI Roger Federer6–3, 7–6(7–5) FRA Gaël Monfils GER Tommy HaasITA Filippo Volandri Cyprus Marcos BaghdatisRUS Mikhail YouzhnyRUS Dmitry TursunovRUS Nikolay DavydenkoSWE Jonas BjörkmanBLR Max Mirnyi 2–6, 6–3, [10–8]BEL Christophe RochusBEL Olivier Rochus9 Jan Heineken Open Auckland, New ZealandATP International Series$405,000 – hard Singles – Doubles FIN Jarkko Nieminen6–2, 6–2 CRO Mario Ančić SUI Stanislas WawrinkaBEL Olivier Rochus CHI Fernando González GER Florian MayerCHI Nicolás MassúESP David FerrerROM Andrei PavelNED Rogier Wassen6–3, 5–7, [10–4] SWE Simon AspelinAUS Todd Perry Medibank International Sydney, AustraliaATP International Series$394,000 – hard Singles – Doubles USA James Blake6–2, 3–6, 7–6(7–3) RUS Igor Andreev ITA Andreas SeppiRUS Nikolay Davydenko AUS Lleyton HewittRUS Dmitry TursunovFRA Arnaud ClémentTHA Paradorn SrichaphanFRA Fabrice SantoroSCG Nenad Zimonjić6–1, 6–4 CZE František ČermákCZE Leoš Friedl16 Jan23 Jan Australian Open Melbourne, AustraliaGrand Slam$6,784,589 – hard Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles SUI Roger Federer5–7, 7–5, 6–0, 6–2 CYP Marcos Baghdatis GER Nicolas KieferARG David Nalbandian RUS Nikolay DavydenkoFRA Sébastien GrosjeanFRA Fabrice SantoroCRO Ivan LjubičićUSA Bob BryanUSA Mike Bryan 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 CZE Martin DammIND Leander PaesSUI Martina HingisIND Mahesh Bhupathi6–3, 6–3 RUS Elena LikhovtsevaCAN Daniel Nestor30 Jan PBZ Zagreb Indoors Zagreb, CroatiaATP International Series$380,000 – carpet (i) Singles – Doubles CRO Ivan Ljubičić 6–3, 6–4 AUT Stefan Koubek SCG Novak DjokovicGBR Tim Henman RUS Mikhail YouzhnySCG Ilija BozoljacITA Andreas SeppiCRO Ivo KarlovićCZE Jaroslav LevinskýSVK Michal Mertiňák7–6(9–7), 6–1 ITA Davide SanguinettiITA Andreas Seppi Movistar Open Viña del Mar, ChileATP International Series$380,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ARG José Acasuso6–4, 6–3 CHI Nicolás Massú ESP Rubén Ramírez HidalgoCHI Fernando González ESP Albert MontañésCZE Leoš FriedlESP Carlos CuadradoSCG Boris PašanskiARG José AcasusoARG Sebastián Prieto 7–6(7–2), 6–4 CZE František ČermákCZE Leoš Friedl Delray Beach International Tennis Championships Delray Beach, USAATP International Series$380,000 – hard Singles – Doubles GER Tommy Haas 6–3, 3–6, 7–6(7–5) BEL Xavier Malisse ESP Guillermo García LópezUSA Vince Spadea USA Andre AgassiGER Florian MayerLUX Gilles MüllerKOR Lee Hyung-taikBAH Mark KnowlesCAN Daniel Nestor 6–2, 6–3 RSA Chris HaggardRSA Wesley Moodie February WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists6 Feb Davis Cup first round Graz, Austria – clay Buenos Aires, Argentina – clay Minsk, Belarus – carpet (i) Geneva, Switzerland – clay Halle, Germany – hard Amsterdam, Netherlands – carpet (i) La Jolla, United States – hard Rancagua, Chile – clay First round winnersCRO 3–2ARG 5–0BLR 4–1AUS 3–2FRA 3–2RUS 5–0USA 4–1CHI 4–1 First round losersAUTSWEESPSUIGERNEDROUSVK 13 Feb SAP Open San Jose, USAATP International Series$380,000 – hard (i) Singles – Doubles GBR Andy Murray2–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–3) AUS Lleyton Hewitt USA Andy RoddickUSA Vince Spadea GER Björn PhauSWE Robin SöderlingAUS Wayne ArthursBEL Kristof Vliegen USA John McEnroeSWE Jonas Björkman 7–6(7–2), 4–6, [10–7] USA Paul GoldsteinUSA Jim Thomas Open 13 Marseille, FranceATP International Series$600,000 – hard (i)Singles – Doubles FRA Arnaud Clément6–4, 6–2 CRO Mario Ančić ESP Rafael NadalFRA Sébastien Grosjean FRA Paul-Henri MathieuFRA Fabrice SantoroRUS Evgeny KorolevCRO Ivan LjubičićCZE Martin DammCZE Radek Štěpánek 6–2, 6–7(4–7), [10–3] BAH Mark KnowlesCAN Daniel Nestor ATP Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, ArgentinaATP International Series$425,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ESP Carlos Moyá7–6(8–6), 6–4 ITA Filippo Volandri ARG Agustín CalleriESP Juan Carlos Ferrero SCG Boris PašanskiARG José AcasusoITA Potito StaraceESP Rubén Ramírez HidalgoCZE František ČermákCZE Leoš Friedl 6–1, 6–2 GRE Vasilis MazarakisSCG Boris Pašanski20 Feb Regions Morgan Keegan Championships Memphis, USAATP International Series Gold$695,000 – hard (i) Singles – Doubles GER Tommy Haas6–3, 6–2 SWE Robin Söderling FRA Julien BenneteauBEL Kristof Vliegen USA Andy Roddick RUS Dmitry TursunovCHI Paul CapdevilleGBR Andy MurrayCRO Ivo KarlovićSouth Africa Chris Haggard0–6, 7–5, [10–5] USA James BlakeUSA Mardy Fish ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament Rotterdam, NetherlandsATP International Series Gold$925,000 – hard (i) Singles – Doubles CZE Radek Štěpánek6–0, 6–3 BEL Christophe Rochus FIN Jarkko NieminenRUS Nikolay Davydenko GBR Arvind ParmarBEL Olivier RochusSCG Novak DjokovicITA Daniele BraccialiAUS Paul HanleyZIM Kevin Ullyett 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–2) ISR Jonathan ErlichISR Andy Ram Brasil Open Salvador, BrazilATP International Series$380,000 – clay Singles – Doubles CHI Nicolás Massú 6–3, 6–4 ESP Alberto Martín FRA Olivier PatienceARG Juan Mónaco SCG Boris PašanskiCZE Jiri VaněkARG Juan Ignacio ChelaESP Nicolás AlmagroCZE Lukáš DlouhýCZE Pavel Vízner 6–1, 4–6, [10–3] POL Mariusz FyrstenbergPOL Marcin Matkowski27 Feb Dubai Tennis Championships Dubai, United Arab EmiratesATP International Series Gold$975,000 – hard Singles – Doubles ESP Rafael Nadal 2–6, 6–4, 6–4 SUI Roger Federer RUS Mikhail YouzhnyGER Rainer Schüttler CZE Robin VikBEL Olivier RochusGER Björn PhauGBR Tim HenmanAUS Paul HanleyZIM Kevin Ullyett 1–6, 6–2, [10–1] BAH Mark KnowlesCAN Daniel Nestor Abierto Mexicano Telcel Acapulco, MexicoATP International Series Gold$690,000 – clay Singles – Doubles PER Luis Horna7–6(7–5), 6–4 ARG Juan Ignacio Chela ESP Nicolás AlmagroARG Gastón Gaudio ITA Alessio di MauroESP Albert MontañésARG Agustín CalleriBRA Marcos DanielCZE František ČermákCZE Leoš Friedl 7–5, 6–2 ITA Potito StaraceITA Filippo Volandri Tennis Channel Open Las Vegas, USAATP International Series$380,000 – hard Singles – Doubles USA James Blake 7–5, 2–6, 6–3 AUS Lleyton Hewitt USA Paul GoldsteinCRO Ivo Karlović GER Philipp KohlschreiberBEL Xavier MalisseESP Tommy RobredoDEN Kenneth CarlsenUSA Bob BryanUSA Mike Bryan6–3, 6–2 CZE Jaroslav LevinskýSWE Robert Lindstedt March WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists6 Mar13 Mar Pacific Life Open Indian Wells, USAATP Masters Series$2,919,600 – hard Singles – Doubles SUI Roger Federer7–5, 6–3, 6–0 USA James Blake THA Paradorn SrichaphanESP Rafael Nadal CRO Ivan LjubičićFIN Jarkko NieminenRUS Igor AndreevCYP Marcos Baghdatis BAH Mark KnowlesCAN Daniel Nestor 6–4, 6–4 USA Bob BryanUSA Mike Bryan20 Mar27 Mar NASDAQ-100 Open Key Biscayne, USAATP Masters Series$3,200,000 – hard Singles – Doubles SUI Roger Federer7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–4), 7–6(8–6) CRO Ivan Ljubičić ESP David FerrerARG David Nalbandian USA James BlakeUSA Andy RoddickCRO Mario AnčićARG Agustín CalleriSWE Jonas BjörkmanBLR Max Mirnyi 6–4, 6–4 USA Bob BryanUSA Mike Bryan April WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists3 Apr Davis Cup Quarterfinals Zagreb, Croatia – carpet (i) Melbourne, Australia – hard Pau, France – carpet (i) Rancho Mirage, USA – carpet Quarterfinals winnersARG 3–2AUS 5–0RUS 4–1USA 3–2 Quarterfinals losersCROBLRFRACHI 10 Apr Open de Tenis Comunidad Valenciana Valencia, SpainATP International Series$400,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ESP Nicolás Almagro 6–2, 6–3 FRA Gilles Simon ESP Fernando VerdascoRUS Marat Safin ESP Guillermo García LópezITA Andreas SeppiITA Filippo VolandriARG Gastón Gaudio CZE David ŠkochCZE Tomáš Zíb 6–4, 6–3 CZE Lukáš DlouhýCZE Pavel Vízner U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships Houston, USAATP International Series$380,000 – clay Singles – Doubles USA Mardy Fish3–6, 6–4, 6–3 AUT Jürgen Melzer GER Tommy HaasUSA Paul Goldstein USA Andy RoddickUSA Vincent SpadeaESP Albert MontañésESP Fernando VicenteGER Michael KohlmannGER Alexander Waske 5–7, 6–4, [10–5] AUT Julian KnowleAUT Jürgen Melzer17 Apr Monte Carlo Masters Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, FranceATP Masters Series$2,270,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ESP Rafael Nadal6–2, 6–7(2–7), 6–3, 7–6(7–5) SUI Roger Federer CHI Fernando GonzálezARG Gastón Gaudio ESP David FerrerCRO Ivan LjubičićESP Tommy RobredoARG Guillermo CoriaSWE Jonas BjörkmanBLR Max Mirnyi 6–2, 7–6(7–2) FRA Fabrice SantoroSCG Nenad Zimonjić24 Apr Grand Prix Hassan II Casablanca, MoroccoATP International Series $380,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ITA Daniele Bracciali6–1, 6–4 CHI Nicolás Massú GER Björn PhauFRA Gilles Simon FRA Nicolas Mahut CZE Jiří VaněkBEL Christophe RochusPER Luis HornaAUT Julian KnowleAUT Jürgen Melzer 6–3, 6–4 GER Michael KohlmannGER Alexander Waske Torneo Godó Barcelona, SpainATP International Series Gold$1,000,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ESP Rafael Nadal6–4, 6–4, 6–0 ESP Tommy Robredo ESP Nicolás AlmagroSUI Stanislas Wawrinka FIN Jarkko NieminenESP Juan Carlos FerreroCZE Radek ŠtěpánekCRO Ivo KarlovićBAH Mark KnowlesCAN Daniel Nestor 6–2, 6–7(4–7), [10–5] POL Mariusz FyrstenbergPOL Marcin Matkowski May WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists1 May BMW Open Munich, GermanyATP International Series$380,000 – clay Singles – Doubles BEL Olivier Rochus 6–4, 6–2 BEL Kristof Vliegen AUT Jürgen MelzerFIN Jarkko Nieminen GER Denis GremelmayrCRO Ivo KarlovićCZE Robin VikGER Philipp Kohlschreiber ROM Andrei PavelDEU Alexander Waske 6–4, 6–2 AUT Alexander PeyaDEU Björn Phau Estoril Open Oeiras, PortugalATP International Series$625,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ARG David Nalbandian6–3, 6–4 RUS Nikolay Davydenko ESP Albert PortasESP Carlos Moyá POR Frederico GilUSA Justin GimelstobESP Guillermo García LópezLUX Gilles MüllerCZE Lukáš DlouhýCZE Pavel Vízner 6–3, 6–1 ARG Lucas ArnoldCZE Leoš Friedl8 May Internazionali BNL d'Italia Rome, ItalyATP Masters Series$2,200,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ESP Rafael Nadal6–7(0–7), 7–6(7–5), 6–4, 2–6, 7–6(7–5) SUI Roger Federer ARG David NalbandianFRA Gaël Monfils ESP Nicolás AlmagroCRO Mario AnčićUSA Andy RoddickCHI Fernando GonzálezBAH Mark KnowlesCAN Daniel Nestor 6–4, 5–7, [13–11] ISR Jonathan ErlichISR Andy Ram15 May Hamburg Masters Hamburg, GermanyATP Masters Series$2,440,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ESP Tommy Robredo6–1, 6–3, 6–3 CZE Radek Štěpánek CRO Mario AnčićARG José Acasuso ESP David FerrerRUS Nikolay DavydenkoESP Fernando VerdascoBLR Max MirnyiAUS Paul HanleyZIM Kevin Ullyett 6–2, 7–6(10–8) BAH Mark KnowlesCAN Daniel Nestor22 May Hypo Group Tennis International Pörtschach, AustriaATP International Series $380,000 – clay Singles – Doubles RUS Nikolay Davydenko6–0, 6–3 ROU Andrei Pavel CZE Jiří NovákPER Luis Horna ITA Potito StaraceAUT Jürgen MelzerARG Juan MónacoAUT Oliver MarachAUS Paul HanleyUSA Jim Thomas 6–3, 4–6, [10–5] AUT Oliver MarachCZE Cyril Suk World Team Cup Düsseldorf, GermanyATP World Team Championship€1,764,706 – clay – 8 teams (RR) 2–1 Germany Round robin losers (Red Group)ChileSpainUnited StatesRound robin losers (Blue Group)ArgentinaItaly29 May5 Jun French Open Paris, FranceGrand Slam$8,543,700 – clay Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles ESP Rafael Nadal1–6, 6–1, 6–4, 7–6(7–4) SUI Roger Federer ARG David NalbandianCRO Ivan Ljubičić CRO Mario AnčićRUS Nikolay DavydenkoFRA Julien BenneteauSCG Novak DjokovicSWE Jonas BjörkmanBLR Max Mirnyi 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 7–5 USA Bob Bryan USA Mike BryanSlovenia Katarina Srebotnik SCG Nenad Zimonjić 6–3, 6–4 RUS Elena Likhovtseva CAN Daniel Nestor June WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists12 Jun Queen's Club Championships Queen's Club, United KingdomATP International Series$800,000 – grass Singles – Doubles AUS Lleyton Hewitt 6–4, 6–4 USA James Blake GBR Tim HenmanUSA Andy Roddick ESP Rafael NadalRUS Dmitry TursunovCHI Fernando GonzálezFRA Gaël Monfils AUS Paul HanleyZIM Kevin Ullyett 6–4, 3–6, [10–8] SWE Jonas BjörkmanBLR Max Mirnyi Gerry Weber Open Halle, GermanyATP International Series$800,000 – grass Single draws – Doubles SUI Roger Federer6–0, 6–7(4–7), 6–2 CZE Tomáš Berdych GER Tommy HaasBEL Kristof Vliegen BEL Olivier RochusSWE Robin SöderlingGER Florian MayerFRA Fabrice SantoroFRA Fabrice SantoroSRB Nenad Zimonjić 6–0, 6–4 GER Michael KohlmannGER Rainer Schüttler19 Jun Ordina Open 's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsATP International Series $380,000 – grass Singles – Doubles CRO Mario Ančić6–0, 5–7, 7–5 CZE Jan Hernych CYP Marcos BaghdatisFRA Florent Serra GER Philipp KohlschreiberFRA Fabrice SantoroKOR Lee Hyung-taikESP Juan Carlos FerreroCZE Martin DammIND Leander Paes 6–1, 7–6(7–3) FRA Arnaud ClémentRSA Chris Haggard Nottingham Open Nottingham, United KingdomATP International Series $380,000 – grass Singles – Doubles FRA Richard Gasquet6–4, 6–3 SWE Jonas Björkman SWE Robin SöderlingITA Andreas Seppi FRA Gilles SimonSRB Janko TipsarevićESP Feliciano LópezGBR Andy MurrayISR Jonathan ErlichISR Andy Ram 6–3, 6–2 RUS Igor KunitsynRUS Dmitry Tursunov26 Jun3 Jul Wimbledon Championships London, United KingdomGrand Slam$8,847,338 – grass Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles SUI Roger Federer6–0, 7–6(7–5), 6–7(2–7), 6–3 ESP Rafael Nadal SWE Jonas BjörkmanCYP Marcos Baghdatis CRO Mario AnčićCZE Radek ŠtěpánekAUS Lleyton HewittFIN Jarkko NieminenUSA Bob BryanUSA Mike Bryan 6–3, 4–6, 6–4, 6–2 FRA Fabrice SantoroSRB Nenad ZimonjićISR Andy Ram RUS Vera Zvonareva 6–3, 6–2 USA Bob Bryan USA Venus Williams July WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists10 Jul Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad Gstaad, SwitzerlandATP International Series$495,000 – clay Singles – Doubles FRA Richard Gasquet 7–6(7–4), 6–7(3–7), 6–3, 6–3 ESP Feliciano López CRO Marin ČilićGER Philipp Kohlschreiber CRO Ivan LjubičićROU Andrei PavelESP Fernando VerdascoARG Gastón Gaudio CZE Jiří NovákROU Andrei Pavel 6–3, 6–1 SUI Marco ChiudinelliSUI Jean-Claude Scherrer Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Newport, USAATP International Series$380,000 – grass Singles – Doubles AUS Mark Philippoussis6–3, 7–5 USA Justin Gimelstob GBR Andy MurrayAUT Jürgen Melzer USA Robert KendrickDEN Kristian PlessUSA Mardy FishGBR Alex BogdanovicAUT Jürgen MelzerUSA Robert Kendrick 7–6(7–3), 6–0 RSA Jeff CoetzeeUSA Justin Gimelstob Swedish Open Båstad, SwedenATP International Series $380,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ESP Tommy Robredo6–2, 6–1 RUS Nikolay Davydenko ARG Agustín CalleriFIN Jarkko Nieminen CHI Nicolás MassúSWE Robin SöderlingESP Juan Carlos FerreroRUS Evgeny KorolevSWE Jonas BjörkmanSWE Thomas Johansson 6–3, 4–6, [10–4] GER Christopher Kas Austria Oliver Marach17 Jul RCA Championships Indianapolis, USAATP International Series$600,000 – hard Singles – Doubles USA James Blake 4–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–5) USA Andy Roddick BEL Xavier MalisseUSA Robby Ginepri FRA Nicolas MahutCHI Fernando GonzálezTHA Paradorn SrichaphanLUX Gilles Müller USA Bobby ReynoldsUSA Andy Roddick 6–4, 6–4 USA Paul GoldsteinUSA Jim Thomas Dutch Open Amersfoort, NetherlandsATP International Series$380,000 – clay Singles – Doubles SRB 2004 Novak Djokovic 7–6(7–5), 6–4 CHI Nicolás Massú ARG Guillermo CoriaESP Rubén Ramírez Hidalgo ARG Agustín CalleriFRA Marc GicquelESP Carlos MoyáESP Alberto MartínESP Alberto MartínESP Fernando Vicente6–4, 6–3 ARG Lucas ArnoldGER Christopher Kas Mercedes Cup Stuttgart, GermanyATP International Series Gold$690,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ESP David Ferrer6–4, 3–6, 6–7(3–7), 7–5, 6–4 ARG José Acasuso ARG Juan MónacoCZE Tomáš Berdych PER Luis HornaAUT Oliver MarachGER Florian MayerECU Nicolás LapenttiARG Gastón GaudioBLR Max Mirnyi 7–5, 6–7(4–7), [12–10] SUI Yves AllegroSWE Robert Lindstedt24 Jul Countrywide Classic Los Angeles, USAATP International Series$500,000 – hard Singles – Doubles GER Tommy Haas 4–6, 7–5, 6–3 RUS Dmitry Tursunov CHI Fernando GonzálezSVK Dominik Hrbatý USA Andy RoddickUSA Andre AgassiUSA Robby GinepriUSA Paul Goldstein USA Bob BryanUSA Mike Bryan 6–2, 6–4 USA Eric ButoracGBR Jamie Murray Croatia Open Umag Umag, CroatiaATP International Series$400,000 – clay Singles – Doubles SUI Stanislas Wawrinka 6–6(1–3) RET SRB 2004 Novak Djokovic ESP Carlos MoyáITA Filippo Volandri ARG Juan Pablo GuzmánCZE Jiří VaněkARG Juan Martín del PotroESP Albert PortasCZE Jaroslav LevinskýCZE David Škoch 6–4, 6–4 ESP Guillermo García LópezESP Albert Portas Interwetten Austrian Open Kitzbühel Kitzbühel, AustriaATP International Series Gold$760,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ARG Agustín Calleri7–6(11–9), 6–2, 6–3 ARG Juan Ignacio Chela ESP Fernando VerdascoRUS Mikhail Youzhny ECU Nicolás LapenttiARG Gastón GaudioGER Philipp KohlschreiberAUT Jürgen MelzerGER Philipp KohlschreiberAUT Stefan Koubek 6–2, 6–3 AUT Oliver MarachCZE Cyril Suk31 Jul Orange Warsaw Open Sopot, Poland ATP International Series$500,000 – clay Singles – Doubles RUS Nikolay Davydenko 7–6(8–6), 5–7, 6–4 GER Florian Mayer ITA Filippo VolandriARG Agustín Calleri ARG Carlos Berlocq AUT Oliver MarachPOL Michał PrzysiężnyARG Juan Ignacio Chela CZE František Čermák CZE Leoš Friedl 6–3, 7–5 ARG Martin GarcíaARG Sebastián Prieto Legg Mason Tennis Classic Washington, D.C., USAATP International Series$600,000 – hard Singles – Doubles FRA Arnaud Clément7–6(7–3), 6–2 GBR Andy Murray RUS Marat SafinRUS Dmitry Tursunov RSA Wesley MoodieAUS Lleyton HewittUSA Mardy FishGBR Tim HenmanUSA Bob BryanUSA Mike Bryan 6–3, 5–7, [10–3] AUS Paul HanleyZIM Kevin Ullyett August WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists7 Aug Rogers Cup Toronto, CanadaATP Masters Series$2,200,000 – hard Singles – Doubles SUI Roger Federer2–6, 6–3, 6–2 FRA Richard Gasquet CHI Fernando GonzálezGBR Andy Murray BEL Xavier MalisseARG José AcasusoFIN Jarkko NieminenCZE Tomáš BerdychUSA Bob BryanUSA Mike Bryan 6–3, 7–5 AUS Paul HanleyZIM Kevin Ullyett14 Aug Western & Southern Financial Group Masters Mason, USAATP Masters Series$2,200,000 – hard Singles – Doubles USA Andy Roddick6–3, 6–4 ESP Juan Carlos Ferrero CHI Fernando GonzálezESP Tommy Robredo GBR Andy Murray ESP David FerrerCRO Ivan LjubičićESP Rafael NadalSWE Jonas BjörkmanBLR Max Mirnyi 3–6, 6–3, [10–7] USA Bob BryanUSA Mike Bryan21 Aug Pilot Pen Tennis New Haven, USAATP International Series$675,000 – hard Singles – Doubles RUS Nikolay Davydenko6–4, 6–3 ARG Agustín Calleri BEL Xavier MalisseSWE Robin Söderling ARG Juan Ignacio ChelaCHI Nicolás MassúAUT Jürgen MelzerBEL Olivier RochusISR Jonathan ErlichISR Andy Ram 6–3, 6–3 POL Mariusz FyrstenbergPOL Marcin Matkowski28 Aug4 Sep US Open New York City, USAGrand Slam$8,332,000 – hard Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles SUI Roger Federer6–2, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1 USA Andy Roddick RUS Nikolay DavydenkoRUS Mikhail Youzhny USA James BlakeGER Tommy HaasAUS Lleyton HewittESP Rafael NadalCZE Martin DammIND Leander Paes 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 6–3 SWE Jonas BjörkmanBLR Max MirnyiUSA Bob BryanUSA Martina Navratilova 6–2, 6–3 CZE Martin DammCZE Květa Peschke September WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists11 Sep China Open Beijing, ChinaATP International Series$500,000 – hard Singles – Doubles CYP Marcos Baghdatis 6–4, 6–0 CRO Mario Ančić KOR Lee Hyung-taikTHA Paradorn Srichaphan CRO Ivan LjubičićSVK Dominik HrbatýTHA Danai UdomchokeRUS Nikolay Davydenko IND Mahesh BhupathiCRO Mario Ančić 6–4, 6–3 GER Michael BerrerDEN Kenneth Carlsen BCR Open Romania Bucharest, RomaniaATP International Series$380,000 – clay Singles – Doubles AUT Jürgen Melzer6–1, 7–5 ITA Filippo Volandri FRA Paul-Henri MathieuFRA Florent Serra ESP Guillermo García LópezESP Rubén Ramírez HidalgoESP Carlos MoyáGER Florian MayerPOL Mariusz FyrstenbergPOL Marcin Matkowski 6–7(5–7), 7–6(7–5), [10–8] ARG Martín GarcíaPER Luis Horna18 Sep Davis Cup Semifinals Buenos Aires, Argentina – clay (i) Moscow, Russia – clay Semifinals winnersARG 5–0RUS 3–2 Semifinals losersAUSUSA 25 Sep PTT Thailand Open Bangkok, ThailandATP International Series$550,000 – hard (i) Singles – Doubles USA James Blake 6–3, 6–1 CRO Ivan Ljubičić THA Paradorn Srichaphan RUS Marat Safin USA Robby GinepriGBR Tim HenmanFIN Jarkko NieminenGER Mischa Zverev ISR Jonathan ErlichISR Andy Ram 6–2, 2–6, [10–4] GBR Andy MurrayGBR Jamie Murray Kingfisher Airlines Tennis Open Mumbai, IndiaATP International Series$380,000 – hard Singles – Doubles RUS Dmitry Tursunov6–3, 4–6, 7–6(7–5) CZE Tomáš Berdych ESP Tommy RobredoAUT Stefan Koubek PAR Ramón DelgadoGBR James AucklandGER Björn PhauCRO Mario AnčićCRO Mario AnčićIND Mahesh Bhupathi6–4, 6–7(6–8), [10–8] IND Rohan BopannaIND Mustafa Ghouse Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia Palermo, ItalyATP International Series $380,000 – clay Singles – Doubles ITA Filippo Volandri5–7, 6–1, 6–3 ECU Nicolás Lapentti ESP Rubén Ramírez HidalgoESP Nicolás Almagro ESP Fernando Verdasco FRA Gilles SimonARG Martín Vassallo ArgüelloESP Albert MontañésARG Martín GarcíaPER Luis Horna 7–6(7–1), 7–6(7–2) POL Mariusz FyrstenbergPOL Marcin Matkowski October WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists2 Oct Open de Moselle Metz, FranceATP International Series$500,000 – hard (i)Singles – Doubles SRB 2004 Novak Djokovic 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 AUT Jürgen Melzer FRA Marc GicquelFRA Sébastien Grosjean FRA Florent SerraUSA Mardy FishGER Tobias ClemensFRA Arnaud Clément FRA Richard GasquetFRA Fabrice Santoro 3–6, 6–1, [11–9] AUT Julian KnowleAUT Jürgen Melzer Japan Open Tennis Championships Tokyo, JapanATP International Series Gold$765,000 – hard Singles – Doubles SUI Roger Federer6–3, 6–3 GBR Tim Henman GER Benjamin BeckerKOR Hyung-taik Lee JPN Takao SuzukiFIN Jarkko NieminenCRO Mario AnčićESP Tommy RobredoAUS Ashley FisherUSA Tripp Phillips 6–2, 7–5 USA Paul GoldsteinUSA Jim Thomas9 Oct If Stockholm Open Stockholm, SwedenATP International Series$800,000 – hard (i)Singles – Doubles USA James Blake 6–4, 6–2 FIN Jarkko Nieminen SWE Joachim Johansson SWE Robin Söderling BEL Kristof Vliegen ESP Feliciano LópezCZE Tomáš BerdychBEL Olivier Rochus AUS Paul HanleyZIM Kevin Ullyett7–6(7–2), 6–4 BEL Olivier RochusBEL Kristof Vliegen BA-CA-TennisTrophy Vienna, AustriaATP International Series Gold$690,000 – hard (i)Singles – Doubles CRO Ivan Ljubičić6–3, 6–4, 7–5 CHI Fernando González SVK Dominik HrbatýUSA Andy Roddick SUI Stanislas WawrinkaAUT Stefan KoubekAUT Jürgen MelzerARG David NalbandianCZE Petr PálaCZE Pavel Vízner 6–4, 3–6, [12–10] AUT Julian KnowleAUT Jürgen Melzer Kremlin Cup Moscow, RussiaATP International Series $1,000,000 – carpet (i)Singles – Doubles RUS Nikolay Davydenko6–4, 5–7, 6–4 RUS Marat Safin FRA Fabrice SantoroRUS Igor Kunitsyn BLR Max Mirnyi GER Philipp KohlschreiberSRB 2004 Janko TipsarevićFRA Arnaud ClémentFRA Fabrice SantoroSRB 2004 Nenad Zimonjić 6–1, 7–5 CZE František ČermákCZE Jaroslav Levinský16 Oct Mutua Madrileña Madrid Masters Madrid, SpainATP Masters Series$2,200,000 – hard (i)Singles – Doubles SUI Roger Federer7–5, 6–1, 6–0 CHI Fernando González ARG David NalbandianCZE Tomáš Berdych USA Robby GinepriRUS Marat SafinSRB 2004 Novak DjokovicESP Rafael NadalUSA Bob BryanUSA Mike Bryan 7–5, 6–4 BAH Mark KnowlesCAN Daniel Nestor23 Oct St. Petersburg Open Saint Petersburg, RussiaATP International Series $1,000,000 – carpet (i)Singles – Doubles CRO Mario Ančić7–5, 7–6(7–2) SWE Thomas Johansson RUS Igor KunitsynLatvia Ernests Gulbis RSA Wesley Moodie ITA Potito StaraceBLR Max MirnyiCZE Jan HernychSWE Simon AspelinAUS Todd Perry 6–1, 7–6(7–3) AUT Julian KnowleAUT Jürgen Melzer Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon Lyon, FranceATP International Series $800,000 – carpet (i)Singles – Doubles FRA Richard Gasquet6–3, 6–1 FRA Marc Gicquel FRA Arnaud ClémentBEL Xavier Malisse ESP Nicolás Almagro SWE Robin SöderlingFRA Sébastien GrosjeanUSA Robby GinepriFRA Julien BenneteauFRA Arnaud Clément 6–2, 6–7(3–7), [10–7] CZE František ČermákCZE Jaroslav Levinský Davidoff Swiss Indoors Basel, SwitzerlandATP International Series $1,000,000 – carpet (i)Singles – Doubles SUI Roger Federer6–3, 6–2, 7–6(7–3) CHI Fernando González THA Paradorn SrichaphanSUI Stanislas Wawrinka ESP David Ferrer ARG José AcasusoARG Juan Martín del PotroARG David NalbandianBAH Mark KnowlesCAN Daniel Nestor 4–6, 6–4, [10–8] POL Mariusz FyrstenbergPOL Marcin Matkowski30 Oct BNP Paribas Masters Paris, FranceATP Masters Series$2,200,000 – carpet (i)Singles – Doubles RUS Nikolay Davydenko6–1, 6–2, 6–2 SVK Dominik Hrbatý ESP Tommy RobredoGER Tommy Haas FIN Jarkko Nieminen CRO Mario AnčićCZE Tomáš BerdychRUS Marat SafinFRA Arnaud ClémentFRA Michaël Llodra7–6(7–4), 6–2 FRA Fabrice SantoroSRB 2004 Nenad Zimonjić November WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsRound robin13 Nov Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai, ChinaTennis Masters Cup$4,450,000 – hard (i)Singles – Doubles SUI Roger Federer6–0, 6–3, 6–4 USA James Blake ESP Rafael Nadal ARG David Nalbandian USA Andy RoddickCRO Ivan LjubičićRUS Nikolay Davydenko ESP Tommy RobredoSWE Jonas BjörkmanBLR Max Mirnyi6–2, 6–4 BAH Mark KnowlesCAN Daniel Nestor27 Nov Davis Cup Finals Moscow, Russia – carpet (i) RUS 3–2 ARG Entry rankings As of 26 December 2005 Rk Name Nation Points 1 Roger Federer SUI 6,725 2 Rafael Nadal ESP 4,765 3 Andy Roddick USA 3,085 4 Lleyton Hewitt AUS 2,490 5 Nikolay Davydenko RUS 2,390 6 David Nalbandian ARG 2,370 7 Andre Agassi USA 2,275 8 Guillermo Coria ARG 2,190 9 Ivan Ljubičić CRO 2,180 10 Gastón Gaudio ARG 2,050 11 Fernando González CHI 1,790 12 Marat Safin RUS 1,730 13 Thomas Johansson SWE 1,645 14 David Ferrer ESP 1,620 15 Robby Ginepri USA 1,520 16 Richard Gasquet FRA 1,506 17 Juan Carlos Ferrero ESP 1,500 18 Dominik Hrbatý SVK 1,490 19 Tommy Robredo ESP 1,490 20 Radek Štěpánek CZE 1,440 Year-end rankings 2006 (25 December 2006)ATP Year-end top 20 https://www.atptour.com/en/rankings/singles?rankRange=0-100&rankDate=2006-12-25 ATP 31 August 2023 Rk Name Nation Points High Low Change 1 Roger Federer SUI 8,370 1 1 2 Rafael Nadal ESP 4,470 2 2 3 Nikolay Davydenko RUS 2,825 3 7 2 4 James Blake USA 2,530 4 23 19 5 Ivan Ljubičić CRO 2,495 3 9 4 6 Andy Roddick USA 2,415 3 12 3 7 Tommy Robredo ESP 2,375 5 23 12 8 David Nalbandian ARG 2,295 3 8 2 9 Mario Ančić CRO 2,060 7 23 12 10 Fernando González CHI 2,015 7 21 1 11 Tommy Haas GER 1,890 11 45 34 12 Marcos Baghdatis CYP 1,860 8 55 43 13 Tomáš Berdych CZE 1,705 10 27 11 14 David Ferrer ESP 1,475 10 20 15 Jarkko Nieminen FIN 1,460 15 29 13 16 Novak Djokovic SRB 2004 1,380 16 81 62 17 Andy Murray GBR 1,370 16 64 47 18 Richard Gasquet FRA 1,365 12 66 2 19 Radek Štěpánek CZE 1,340 8 23 1 20 Lleyton Hewitt AUS 1,315 4 20 16 Statistics Titles won by player Total titles CountryPlayer Grand SlamATP Tour Finals ATP Tour Masters SeriesATP Tour International Series GoldATP Tour International Series 12 SUI Roger Federer Australian Open, Wimbledon, US Open Masters Cup Indian Wells, Miami Masters, Rogers Cup, Madrid Masters Tokyo Qatar, Halle, Basel 5 ESP Rafael Nadal French Open Monte-Carlo Masters, Rome Masters Dubai, Barcelona RUS Nikolay Davydenko Paris Masters Pörtschach, Sopot, New Haven, Moscow USA James Blake Sydney, Indianapolis, Bangkok, Stockholm, Las Vegas 3 GER Tommy Haas Memphis Delray Beach, Los Angeles CRO Ivan Ljubičić Vienna Chennai, Zagreb FRA Richard Gasquet Nottingham, Gstaad, Lyon 2 ESP Tommy Robredo Hamburg Masters Båstad FRA Arnaud Clément Marseille, Washington, D.C. CRO Mario Ančić 's-Hertogenbosch, St. Petersburg SCG/SRB 2004 Novak Djokovic Amersfoort, Metz 1 USA Andy Roddick Cincinnati Masters CZE Radek Štěpánek Rotterdam PER Luis Horna Acapulco ESP David Ferrer Stuttgart ARG Agustín Calleri Kitzbühel FRA Florent Serra Adelaide FIN Jarkko Nieminen Auckland ARG José Acasuso Viña del Mar GBR Andy Murray San Jose ESP Carlos Moyá Buenos Aires CHI Nicolás Massú Salvador AUS Lleyton Hewitt Queen's Club ESP Nicolás Almagro Valencia USA Mardy Fish Houston BEL Olivier Rochus Munich ARG David Nalbandian Estoril AUS Mark Philippoussis Newport SUI Stanislas Wawrinka Umag CYP Marcos Baghdatis Beijing AUT Jürgen Melzer Bucharest RUS Dmitry Tursunov Bangalore ITA Filippo Volandri Palermo The following players won their first title: ESP Nicolás Almagro – Valencia, Spain CYP Marcos Baghdatis – Beijing, China ITA Daniele Bracciali – Casablanca, Morocco SCG/SRB 2004 Novak Djokovic – Amersfoort, Netherlands PER Luis Horna – Acapulco, Mexico AUT Jürgen Melzer – Bucharest, Romania GBR Andy Murray – San Jose, USA FIN Jarkko Nieminen – Auckland, New Zealand CZE Radek Štěpánek – Rotterdam, Netherlands SUI Stanislas Wawrinka – Umag, Croatia Winners/runners-up by country: # Country Wins Runners-up 1. SUI Switzerland 13 4 2. Spain 10 6 3. USA 7 6 4. RUS Russia 6 5 5. France 6 4 6. CRO Croatia 5 5 7. ARG Argentina 3 4 8. Germany 3 1 9. AUS Australia 2 2 ITA Italy 2 2 11. SCG Serbia and MontenegroSRB 2004 Serbia 2 1 12. CHI Chile 1 6 13. BEL Belgium 1 4 CZE Czech Republic 1 4 15. AUT Austria 1 3 16. GBR Great Britain 1 2 17. FIN Finland 1 1 CYP Cyprus 1 1 19. PER Peru 1 0 20. SWE Sweden 0 3 21. ROU Romania 0 1 ECU Ecuador 0 1 SVK Slovakia 0 1 Prize money leaders As of 18 December 2006 1. SUI Roger Federer US$8,343,885 2. ESP Rafael Nadal 3,746,360 3. USA Andy Roddick 2,214,890 4. RUS Nikolay Davydenko 2,026,845 5. USA James Blake 1,894,295 6. CRO Ivan Ljubičić 1,713,167 7. ESP Tommy Robredo 1,454,675 8. ARG David Nalbandian 1,420,040 9. CRO Mario Ančić 1,276,265 10. SWE Jonas Björkman 1,221,485 Retirements Following is a list of notable players (winners of a main tour title, and/or part of the ATP rankings top 100 (singles) or top 50 (doubles) for at least one week) who announced their retirement from professional tennis, became inactive (after not playing for more than 52 weeks), or were permanently banned from playing, during the 2006 season: USA Andre Agassi (born April 29, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada) became a professional in 1986, won eight Grand Slam championships and competed in 15 Grand Slam finals, and was a 1996 Olympic gold medalist. He won four Australian Open titles and achieved the Career Grand Slam (all four Grand Slam championships) and was the first of two to achieve the Career Golden Slam (Career Grand Slam and Olympic gold medal), and the only man to win the Career Golden Slam and the ATP Tour World Championships (won in 1990). He also won 17 ATP Masters Series titles, and was part of a winning Davis Cup team in 1990 and 1992. Agassi was troubled by personal issues during the mid-to-late 1990s and sank to world no. 141 in 1997, prompting many to believe that his career was over. Agassi, however, returned to world no. 1 in 1999 and enjoyed the most successful run of his career over the next four years. He played his last match at the US Open against Benjamin Becker in August.ATP Player Activity page ZIM Wayne Black (born 17 November 1973 in Salisbury, Rhodesia, now Harare, Zimbabwe) He turned professional in 1994 and reached his career-high doubles ranking of no. 4 in 2005. He won the Australian Open in 2005 and the US Open in 2001. He played his last career match at Wimbledon partnering Jeff Coetzee.ATP Player Activity page ESP Galo Blanco (born 8 October 1976, in Oviedo, Spain) turned professional in 1995 and reached a career-high ranking of world no. 40. He won one singles title on the ATP Tour. Blanco played his last professional match at the 2006 Torneo Godó against Guillermo Coria.2006-04-26 Galo Blanco: "Estoy un poco quemado de esta vida" https://www.20minutos.es/deportes/noticia/galoblancio-tenis-godo-113015/0/ 2023-06-30 20 minutos es ESP Albert Costa (born 25 June 1975, in Lleida, Spain) turned professional in 1993 and reached a career-high ranking of world no. 6. He won the French Open in 2002 and was a quarterfinalist at the Australian Open. He won 12 career ATP titles. He played his last career match in Barcelona in April against Dominik Hrbatý.ATP Player Activity page FRA Nicolas Escudé (born 3 April 1976 in Chartres, France) turned professional in 1995 and reached his career-high ranking of no. 17 in 2000. He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 1998 and the quarterfinals at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2001 and 1999, respectively. He earned four career singles titles. In doubles, he reached his career-high ranking of no. 35 in 2003 and earned two career titles. CZE Cyril Suk (born 29 January 1967 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) turned professional in 1988 and reached his career-high doubles ranking of world no. 7 in 1994. He won the US Open doubles tournament in 1998 and reached the quarterfinals of all the other Grand Slam events multiple times: Australian Open in 1992 and 1994, French Open in 1991, 2001, and 2002, and Wimbledon in 1994, 2002, and 2003. He earned a total of 32 career doubles titles. He won the mixed doubles at the French Open in 1991 and Wimbledon in 1996 and 1997, and reached the final at the Australian Open in 1998 and the US Open in 1995. His last match was in Vienna in October partnering Oliver Marach.ATP Player Activity page See also List of male tennis players Tennis Masters Series Tennis Masters Cup 2006 WTA Tour References ATP Tour Category:ATP Tour seasons