BIOGRAPHY

NAME: James Spencer Courier Jr.
NICKNAME: Jim, Jimbo, "Rock"
BIRTHDAY: August 17, 1970
BIRTHPLACE: Sanford, Florida, USA
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Orlando, Florida / New York 
HEIGHT: 6"1 (1.85 CM)
WEIGHT: Present 182 (Tennis days: 175 pds./79 kg)
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Red/blonde
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Red/blonde
CITIZENSHIP: American
OCCUPATION: Professional Tennis Player
TURNED PRO: 1988
PARENTS: James Sr. and Linda
SIBLINGS: Audra and Kris

a tennis ball signed by Jim Courier

Jim Courier was never the star. He always came in second. He was never a showman. In fact, he wasn't even being chased by females. He was a young, long-haired, Floridian, with shiny braces. But Jim's talent though was more than excellent. He had a powerful forehand which became deadly. That weapon of his led tennis
coach, Nick Bollettieri, to enroll Jim for free at his very own tennis academy in Bradenton, Florida.
Jim experienced what he always wanted, being on his own. Although he wanted to go to college, he felt that the academy gave him a dormitory-type of experience where he got to wash his own clothes and do things on his own. Later, Jim met and hit with fellow peers like David Wheaton, Malivai Washington, and the flashy kid from Vegas, Andre Agassi. He was then included in the Junior Davis Cup team, where he again reunited with fellow Americans, Pete Sampras and Michael Chang. And as usual, Jim never got the attention. But there was something in Jim that made him different and special unlike other players, and that
was his heart. Full hours of training, extreme work-out, unwillingness to give up, and his desire to succeed opened his road to early glory. He defeated Agassi, Sampras and the others by being the first American to be ranked no.1 in the world since John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors. He went on to win 4 grand slam titles that includes 2 Australian Opens and 2 French Opens. Since then, the spunky, red-haired Floridian has been known as one of the toughest and hard-working players to have entered the tennis world.
Although Jim had a few slumps during his career, his heart still remains and everyone sees that everytime he steps on the court. In spite of the bruises and the pain, he's out there-blood and guts.
Last May 8, 2000, Jim Courier retired from professional tennis. But surely, he will always be remembered not only as a gentleman of the game, but also as one of the greatest players...ever.

ATP Final Status (as of 2000-year he retired)

SINGLES CHAMPIONS RACE POSITION: 99

DOUBLES CHAMPIONS RACE POSTION: 364

YEAR-END PRICE MONEY:
$54, 169

CAREER PRIZE MONEY:
$14,033,132

TOTAL SINGLES WIN: 4

TOTAL SINGLES LOSS: 5