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Benjamin Bonzi (French pronunciation: [bɛ̃ʒamɛ̃ bɔ̃zi]; born 9 June 1996) is a French professional tennis player. Bonzi has a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 42 achieved on 6 February 2023. He also has a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 121 achieved on 19 September 2022.[2]
Key Information
Career
[edit]2014: Juniors
[edit]Bonzi won the 2014 French Open boys' doubles title with fellow countryman Quentin Halys after defeating Lucas Miedler and Akira Santillan in the final in straight sets.[3]
2017: Grand Slam debut & first win at French Open
[edit]A wildcard entry for the 2017 French Open, he won the match over Daniil Medvedev after his retirement in the first round, before losing to 19th seed Albert Ramos Vinolas in the second round.[4]
2018: Wimbledon debut
[edit]Bonzi qualified for the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, defeating Britain's James Ward in the final qualifying round, but lost to Lukáš Lacko in the first round of the main draw.[citation needed]
2019: First Mixed doubles Major quarterfinal & ATP doubles final
[edit]He reached the quarterfinals of the 2019 French Open in mixed doubles as a wildcard partnering compatriot Amandine Hesse, where they lost to eventual champions Ivan Dodig and Latisha Chan.[citation needed]
He made his first final in doubles as a wildcard partnering compatriot Antoine Hoang at the 2019 Open Sud de France, where they lost to top seeds Édouard Roger-Vasselin and Ivan Dodig in straight sets.[5]
2020: French Open doubles third round
[edit]Bonzi qualified for the 2020 French Open, beating Ivo Karlović amongst others in qualifying.[6] In the first round, Bonzi defeated Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori, before losing in a second-round clash against teenage Italian Jannik Sinner.[7] In doubles as a wildcard he reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, partnering Antoine Hoang, where they were defeated by eighth-seeded German duo and eventual champions from Germany, Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies.[citation needed]
2021: Historic six Challengers record, First Wimbledon win, Top 60
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Bonzi started the year winning his first and second Challengers in Potchefstroom and Ostrava. In July, Bonzi qualified for Wimbledon and reached the second round for the first time, after defeating fellow qualifier Marco Trungelliti in the first round. He then lost to 32nd seed Marin Čilić in the second round.[8]
He made his top 100 debut after winning the Segovia Challenger over Tim van Rijthoven, jumping 16 spots to a new career-high of No. 95 in the world on 2 August 2021.[9][10] He was the top seed in qualifying at the 2021 US Open, but lost to American Aleksandar Kovacevic in the second round.[11] That same month, he won his fourth Challenger title in Saint-Tropez. He then won two more back-to-back Challengers in France in Cassis and Rennes, his fifth and sixth of 2021, making it three titles on home soil in three weeks with just three combined sets lost. He was the first player to go back-to-back-to-back on the circuit since Mikhail Youzhny in 2016. He joined Facundo Bagnis (2016), Juan Ignacio Chela (2001) and Younes El Aynaoui (1998) as the only players to lift six singles trophies in one season in ATP Challenger history.[12] As a result, he reached a new career-high of World No. 61 on 20 September 2021. He subsequently reached the top 60 on 1 November 2021.[2]
2022: First ATP semifinal & Masters 1000 third round, top 50
[edit]On his debut at the 2022 Australian Open, he won his first match at this Grand Slam tournament, defeating Peter Gojowczyk.[13]
After the withdrawal of eighth seed Gianluca Mager, Bonzi became the ninth seed at the Open 13 in Marseilles, where he beat Kamil Majchrzak, defending finalist Pierre-Hugues Herbert and fourth seed Aslan Karatsev, his first career top-20 win, to reach his first career semifinal on the ATP Tour.[14] He lost to second seed Andrey Rublev in the semifinals.[15]
On his debut at the Indian Wells Masters, he reached the third round for the first time at this level, defeating 21st seed Lorenzo Sonego before losing to 10th seed Jannik Sinner.[16]
At the 2022 Mallorca Championships he reached the quarterfinals by defeating World No. 15 and third seed Denis Shapovalov in the second round.[17] He reached his second career semifinal on the ATP Tour without dropping a set in his three previous matches, defeating Daniel Altmaier in the quarterfinals.[18] As a result, he reached the top 50 at world No. 47 in the ATP singles rankings on 27 June 2022. He reached the second round at the Wimbledon for a second consecutive year, losing to 29th seed Jenson Brooksby[19] and later reached the top 45 in the rankings on 25 July 2022.[2]
At the 2022 Winston-Salem Open he defeated Kyle Edmund in the second round.[20] Next he defeated Thiago Monteiro to reach the quarterfinals.[21]
Bonzi won his first match at the US Open on his debut, after beating compatriot Ugo Humbert in five sets.[22] He lost in the second round to Nick Kyrgios.[23]
2023: First ATP finals, Major singles third round & doubles quarterfinal
[edit]Bonzi made his first final in Pune, beating Tseng Chun-hsin, Emil Ruusuvuori, Filip Krajinović and Botic van de Zandschulp on his way there. He lost to Tallon Griekspoor in three sets in his maiden ATP Tour final.[24]
At the 2023 Australian Open he reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, defeating 14th seed Pablo Carreño Busta in five sets, coming from 2-0 sets down,[25] before losing to 22nd seed Alex de Minaur in straight sets. At the same tournament he reached the quarterfinals in doubles with partner Arthur Rinderknech also for the first time at a Major, where they lost to eventual runners-up Hugo Nys and Jan Zieliński.[citation needed]
In February, at the 2023 Open 13 Provence he reached the semifinals again for a second year in a row at this tournament defeating two seeds, fifth seed Maxime Cressy and third seed Alex de Minaur, getting his revenge for the Australian Open loss in January.[26] He reached his second final of the season and of his career defeating compatriot Arthur Fils.[27] He lost to top seed Hubert Hurkacz in the final in straight sets.[28]
He skipped the Masters American "Sunshine double" and clay tournaments with the exception of 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters. He also skipped the 2023 French Open. As a result, he dropped out of the top 100 after losing in the first round at Wimbledon on 17 July 2023.[2]
Bonzi received a wildcard for the US Open main draw where he defeated fellow countryman Quentin Halys to reach the second round for the second consecutive year.[29] He then managed to defeat 28th seed Christopher Eubanks to reach the second Major third round of his career.[30][31]
In September, Bonzi reached the final of the 2023 Open de Rennes, his first Challenger final in more than a year,[32] losing to Maxime Cressy in the final.[33] He returned to the top 100 as a result to world No. 93 on 18 September 2023.[2]
2024–2025: First ATP title, back to top 50
[edit]On 15 April 2024, Bonzi dropped out of the top 150 to world No. 182, 140 spots below his career-high ranking a year earlier.[2] Three months later, in July, Bonzi won his first Challenger title in two years in Winnipeg, defeating Sho Shimabukuro in the final.[34]
In October, Bonzi had a 14-match winning streak by reaching three back-to-back Challenger finals on home soil. He first won the title in Roanne, defeating fellow countryman Matteo Martineau in the final,[35] then won a second title in Saint-Brieuc, defeating top seed Lucas Pouille in the final,[36] before losing to Otto Virtanen in Brest in his third straight final.[37]
In November 2024, ranked No. 124, Bonzi won his first ATP Tour title at the Moselle Open as a qualifier, defeating en route second seed Casper Ruud, eight seed Alex Michelsen[38] and then Cameron Norrie in the final in straight sets.[39] As a result, he returned to the top 100 at world No. 78.[40][2]
In August 2025, at the US Open, Bonzi reached the third round defeating Daniil Medvedev en route in five sets, and for the second time in the season in the opening round at the Majors, having won against him also at 2025 Wimbledon Championships.[41]
Performance timeline
[edit]| W | F | SF | QF | #R | RR | Q# | P# | DNQ | A | Z# | PO | G | S | B | NMS | NTI | P | NH |
Current through the 2025 US Open.
| Tournament | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | SR | W–L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | A | A | A | A | Q1 | 2R | 3R | 1R | 3R | 0 / 4 | 5–4 | 56% |
| French Open | 2R | Q1 | A | 2R | 1R | 1R | A | Q2 | 1R | 0 / 5 | 2–5 | 29% |
| Wimbledon | A | 1R | A | NH | 2R | 2R | 1R | Q2 | 2R | 0 / 5 | 3–5 | 38% |
| US Open | Q1 | A | A | A | Q2 | 2R | 3R | Q2 | 3R | 0 / 2 | 5–3 | 60% |
| Win–loss | 1–1 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 3–4 | 4–3 | 0–1 | 5–4 | 0 / 16 | 15–17 | 45% |
| ATP Masters 1000 | ||||||||||||
| Indian Wells Masters | A | A | A | NH | A | 3R | A | A | 1R | 0 / 2 | 2–2 | 50% |
| Miami Open | A | A | A | NH | A | 1R | A | A | 1R | 0 / 2 | 0–2 | 0% |
| Monte-Carlo Masters | A | A | A | NH | A | 1R | 2R | A | Q1 | 0 / 2 | 1–2 | 33% |
| Madrid Open | A | A | A | NH | A | A | A | A | 3R | 0 / 1 | 2–1 | 67% |
| Italian Open | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – |
| Canadian Open | A | A | A | NH | Q1 | 1R | A | A | 1R | 0 / 2 | 0–2 | 0% |
| Cincinnati Masters | A | A | A | A | A | 1R | A | A | 4R | 0 / 2 | 3–2 | 60% |
| Shanghai Masters | A | A | A | NH | A | A | 2R | 0 / 1 | 1–1 | 50% | ||
| Paris Masters | Q1 | A | A | 2R | Q1 | A | 1R | A | 0 / 2 | 1–2 | 33% | |
| Win–loss | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 2–5 | 1–2 | 0-0 | 6-6 | 0 / 14 | 10–14 | 42% |
| Career statistics | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Career | |||
| Tournaments | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 17 | 7 | 55 | |||
| Titles / Finals | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 0 / 2 | 1 / 1 | 1 / 3 | |||
| Overall win–loss | 1–1 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 2–2 | 2–7 | 21–25 | 15–17 | 5–6 | 46–59 | |||
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 22% | 46% | 47% | 45% | 43.81% | |||
| Year-end ranking | 187 | 261 | 359 | 165 | 64 | 60 | 73 | 76 | $2,931,241 | |||
ATP Tour finals
[edit]Singles: 3 (1 title, 2 runner-ups)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Loss | 0–1 | Jan 2023 | Maharashtra Open, India | ATP 250 | Hard | 6–4, 5–7, 3–6 | |
| Loss | 0–2 | Feb 2023 | Open 13, France | ATP 250 | Hard (i) | 3–6, 6–7(4–7) | |
| Win | 1–2 | Nov 2024 | Moselle Open, France | ATP 250 | Hard (i) | 7–6(8–6), 6–4 |
Doubles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Loss | 0–1 | Feb 2019 | Open Sud de France, France | ATP 250 | Hard (i) | 3–6, 3–6 | ||
| Win | 1–1 | Feb 2025 | Open 13, France | ATP 250 | Hard (i) | 6–3, 6–4 |
ATP Challenger and ITF Futures/World Tennis Tour finals
[edit]Singles: 35 (22 titles, 13 runner-ups)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Loss | 0–1 | Jul 2015 | Portugal F10, Castelo Branco | Futures | Hard | 3–6, 6–7(4–7) | |
| Win | 1–1 | Aug 2015 | Turkey F33, İzmir | Futures | Hard | 7–6(7–2), 7–5 | |
| Loss | 1–2 | Apr 2016 | Qatar F2, Doha | Futures | Hard | 6–7(4–7), 6–7(7–9) | |
| Loss | 1–3 | Sep 2016 | Tunisia F22, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 4–6, 3–6 | |
| Win | 2–3 | Oct 2016 | Tunisia F25, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 7–6(7–3), 6–2 | |
| Loss | 2–4 | Oct 2016 | Tunisia F26, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 4–6, 4–6 | |
| Win | 3–4 | Oct 2016 | Tunisia F27, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 7–5, 6–3 | |
| Win | 4–4 | Nov 2016 | Egypt F31, Sharm El Sheikh | Futures | Hard | 4–6, 6–3, 6–1 | |
| Win | 5–4 | Feb 2017 | Egypt F6, Sharm El Sheikh | Futures | Hard | 7–5, 7–6(7–4) | |
| Loss | 5–5 | Apr 2017 | Greece F5, Heraklion | Futures | Hard | 2–6, 5–7 | |
| Win | 6–5 | May 2017 | Tunisia F17, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 6–7(4–7), 6–0, 6–1 | |
| Win | 7–5 | May 2017 | France F22, Nevers | Futures | Hard | 6–2, 3–6, 7–5 | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Mar 2018 | Drummondville, Canada | Challenger | Hard | 0–6, 5–7 | |
| Win | 8–5 | Jun 2019 | M25+H Toulouse, France | WTT | Clay | 6–4, 6–4 | |
| Loss | 8–6 | Aug 2019 | M25 Schlieren, Switzerland | WTT | Clay | 4–6, 2–6 | |
| Win | 9–6 | Sep 2019 | M25 Madrid, Spain | WTT | Clay | 6–2, 7–6(7–5) | |
| Loss | 9–7 | Oct 2019 | M25+H Rodez, France | WTT | Hard | 6–7(4–7), 3–6 | |
| Win | 10–7 | Feb 2020 | M25 Nonthaburi, Thailand | WTT | Hard | 6–4, 6–1 | |
| Loss | 0–2 | Feb 2020 | Bangalore, India | Challenger | Hard | 4–6, 4–6 | |
| Win | 11–7 | Mar 2020 | M25 Potchefstroom, South Africa | WTT | Hard | 7–6(14–12), 6–4 | |
| Loss | 0–3 | Jan 2021 | Istanbul, Turkey | Challenger | Hard (i) | 6–4, 6–7(1–7), 6–7(3–7) | |
| Win | 1–3 | Feb 2021 | Potchefstroom, South Africa | Challenger | Hard | 7–5, 6–4 | |
| Win | 2–3 | May 2021 | Ostrava, Czech Republic | Challenger | Clay | 6–4, 6–4 | |
| Win | 3–3 | Jul 2021 | Segovia, Spain | Challenger | Hard | 7–6(12–10), 3–6, 6–4. | |
| Win | 4–3 | Aug 2021 | Saint-Tropez, France | Challenger | Hard | 6–7(10–12), 6–1, 0–0 ret. | |
| Win | 5–3 | Sep 2021 | Cassis, France | Challenger | Hard | 7–6(7–4), 6–4 | |
| Win | 6–3 | Sep 2021 | Rennes, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–3) | |
| Win | 7–3 | Feb 2022 | Cherbourg, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 6–4, 2–6, 6–4 | |
| Win | 8–3 | Jun 2022 | Aix-en-Provence, France | Challenger | Clay | 6–2, 6–4 | |
| Loss | 8–4 | Sep 2023 | Rennes, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 3–6, 0–2 ret. | |
| Loss | 8–5 | Oct 2023 | Brest, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 6–7(6–8), 6–7(1–7) | |
| Win | 9–5 | Jul 2024 | Winnipeg, Canada | Challenger | Hard | 5–7, 6–1, 6–4 | |
| Win | 10–5 | Oct 2024 | Roanne, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 7–5, 6–1 | |
| Win | 11–5 | Oct 2024 | Saint-Brieuc, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 6–2, 6–3 | |
| Loss | 11–6 | Oct 2024 | Brest, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 4–6, 6–4, 6–7(6–8) |
Doubles: 42 (27 titles, 15 runner-ups)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponent | Score |
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| Win | 1–0 | Oct 2014 | Greece F9, Heraklion | Futures | Hard | 6–2, 6–4 | ||
| Loss | 1–1 | May 2015 | Turkey F18, Antalya | Futures | Hard | 2–6, 3–6 | ||
| Loss | 1–2 | Jul 2015 | Portugal F9, Castelo Branco | Futures | Clay | 4–6, 6–4, [9–11] | ||
| Win | 2–2 | Jul 2015 | Portugal F10, Castelo Branco | Futures | Clay | 7–6(10–8), 6–7(7–9), [10–7] | ||
| Loss | 2–3 | Aug 2015 | Portugal F11, Castelo Branco | Futures | Clay | 3–6, 6–2, [5–10] | ||
| Win | 3–3 | Aug 2015 | Turkey F32, Sakarya | Futures | Hard | 6–1, 6–2 | ||
| Loss | 3–4 | Aug 2015 | Turkey F33, İzmir | Futures | Clay | 6–7(0–7), 7–6(8–6), [7–10] | ||
| Win | 4–4 | Oct 2015 | Tunisia F26, Port El Kantaoui | Futures | Hard | 4–6, 6–4, [10–8] | ||
| Win | 5–4 | Oct 2015 | Tunisia F27, Port El Kantaoui | Futures | Hard | 6–2, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 6–4 | Oct 2015 | Tunisia F29, Port El Kantaoui | Futures | Hard | 6–0, 6–3 | ||
| Loss | 6–5 | Jan 2016 | France F1, Bagnoles-de-l'Orne | Futures | Clay (i) | 6–2, 1–6, [6–10] | ||
| Loss | 6–6 | Jan 2016 | France F2, Bressuire | Futures | Hard (i) | 6–7(1–7), 5–7 | ||
| Win | 7–6 | Mar 2016 | France F5, Balma | Futures | Hard (i) | 7–5, 6–3 | ||
| Win | 8–6 | Apr 2016 | Qatar F1, Doha | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 9–6 | Apr 2016 | Qatar F2, Doha | Futures | Hard | 7–6(7–5), 6–3 | ||
| Win | 10–6 | Apr 2016 | Qatar F3, Doha | Futures | Hard | 6–2, 1–6, [11–9] | ||
| Win | 11–6 | May 2016 | Tunisia F18, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 6–3, 7–6(8–6) | ||
| Win | 12–6 | Jun 2016 | France F10, Mont-de-Marsan | Futures | Clay | 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–1) | ||
| Win | 13–6 | Jul 2016 | Italy F21, Gubbio | Futures | Clay | 6–2, 6–1 | ||
| Loss | 13–7 | Aug 2016 | Netherlands F5, Oldenzaal | Futures | Clay | 3–6, 3–6 | ||
| Win | 14–7 | Aug 2016 | Netherlands F6, Rotterdam | Futures | Clay | 6–3, 6–3 | ||
| Loss | 14–8 | Sep 2016 | Tunisia F22, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 2–6, 6–2, [7–10] | ||
| Win | 15–8 | Sep 2016 | Tunisia F23, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 2–6, 7–5, [10–4] | ||
| Win | 16–8 | Oct 2016 | Tunisia F25, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 6–3, 6–3 | ||
| Win | 17–8 | Oct 2016 | Tunisia F26, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | walkover | ||
| Loss | 17–9 | Oct 2016 | Egypt F30, Sharm El Sheikh | Futures | Hard | 4–6, 2–6 | ||
| Loss | 17–10 | Jan 2017 | Tunisia F2, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 5–7, 1–6 | ||
| Win | 18–10 | Mar 2017 | Greece F3, Heraklion | Futures | Hard | 4–6, 7–6(7–5), [10–7] | ||
| Win | 19–10 | Apr 2017 | Greece F5, Heraklion | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 6–7(8–10), [10–6] | ||
| Loss | 19–11 | Apr 2017 | Tunisia F16, Hammamet | Futures | Clay | 6–2, 4–6, [9–11] | ||
| Win | 20–11 | Jul 2017 | France F13, Montauban | Futures | Clay | 6–1, 3–6, [10–7] | ||
| Win | 21–11 | Oct 2017 | France F22, Nevers | Futures | Hard (i) | 7–6(7–5), 6–4 | ||
| Win | 22–11 | Jun 2019 | M25 Toulouse, France | WTT | Clay | 2–6, 6–2, [10–4] | ||
| Loss | 22–12 | Oct 2019 | M25 Rodez, France | WTT | Hard (i) | 5–7, 7–6(7–1), [4–10] | ||
| Loss | 22–13 | Nov 2019 | M25 Saint-Dizier, France | WTT | Hard (i) | 4–6, 6–0, [8–10] | ||
| Win | 23–13 | Feb 2020 | M25 Nonthaburi, Thailand | WTT | Hard | 6–2, 6–4 | ||
| Win | 1–0 | Feb 2020 | Pau, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 6–3, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 24–13 | Mar 2020 | M25 Potchefstroom, South Africa | WTT | Hard | 6–4, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 2–0 | Mar 2021 | Lille, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 6–3, 6–1 | ||
| Loss | 2–1 | Jun 2021 | Nottingham, United Kingdom | Challenger | Grass | 4–6, 6–4, [8–10] | ||
| Loss | 2–2 | Apr 2024 | Barletta, Italy | Challenger | Clay | 6-1, 3-6, [7-10] | ||
| Win | 3–2 | Sep 2024 | Orléans, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 7–6(9–7), 4–6, [10-5] |
Junior Grand Slam finals
[edit]Doubles: 1 (1 title)
[edit]| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Win | 2014 | French Open | Clay | 6–3, 6–3 |
Record against top-10 players
[edit]Bonzi's record against those who have been ranked in the top 10, with active players in boldface. Only ATP Tour main draw matches are considered:
| Player | Years | MP | Record | Win% | Hard | Clay | Grass | Last match |
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| Number 1 ranked players | ||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1–0 | 100% | – | 1–0 | – | Won (5–7, 6–4, 6–1, 3–1 ret.) at 2017 French Open | |
| 2020–2023 | 3 | 0–3 | 0% | 0–2 | 0–1 | – | Lost (2–6, 6–3, 1–6) at 2023 Rotterdam | |
| Number 2 ranked players | ||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1–0 | 100% | 1–0 | – | – | Won (6–4, 6–4) at 2024 Metz | |
| Number 3 ranked players | ||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1–0 | 100% | – | 1–0 | – | Won (6–3, 7–6(11–9)) at 2022 Estoril | |
| 2021 | 1 | 0–1 | 0% | – | – | 0–1 | Lost (4–6, 6–3, 3–6, 6–7(5–7)) at 2021 Wimbledon Championships | |
| 2022–2023 | 3 | 0–3 | 0% | – | 0–1 | 0–2 | Lost (1–4 ret.) at 2023 Monte Carlo | |
| Number 4 ranked players | ||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 0–1 | 0% | 0–1 | – | – | Lost (4–6, 1–4 ret.) at 2022 Metz | |
| Number 5 ranked players | ||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 0–1 | 0% | 0–1 | – | – | Lost (3–6, 6–4, 3–6) at 2022 Marseille | |
| Number 6 ranked players | ||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 0–1 | 0% | 0–1 | – | – | Lost (3–6, 6–7(4–7)) at 2023 Marseille | |
| Number 7 ranked players | ||||||||
| 2021–2022 | 3 | 0–3 | 0% | 0–3 | – | – | Lost (3–6, 7–5, 3–6) at 2022 Davis Cup | |
| Number 8 ranked players | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 0–2 | 0% | 0–1 | – | 0–1 | Lost (6–7(11–13), 6–3, 6–7(4–7)) at 2022 Cincinnati | |
| 2021–2022 | 2 | 0–2 | 0% | 0–1 | 0–1 | – | Lost (4–6, 0–6, 5–7) at 2022 Australian Open | |
| Number 10 ranked players | ||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1–0 | 100% | 1–0 | – | – | Won (4–6, 4–6, 7–6(7–5), 6–1, 7–6(10–4)) at 2023 Australian Open | |
| 2021 | 1 | 1–0 | 100% | 1–0 | – | – | Won (7–6(8–6), 6–2) at 2021 Montpellier | |
| 2022 | 1 | 1–0 | 100% | – | – | 1–0 | Won (6–4, 6–1) at 2022 Mallorca | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0–2 | 0% | 0–1 | 0–1 | – | Lost (7–6(8–6), 5–7, 3–6) at 2022 Montréal | |
| Total | 2017–2024 | 25 | 6–19 | 24% | 3–11 (21%) |
2–4 (33%) |
1–4 (20%) |
* Statistics correct as of 7 November 2024[update]. |
Wins over top 10 players
[edit]- Bonzi has a 3–6 record against players who were, at the time the match was played, ranked in the top 10.
| Season | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
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| Wins | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| # | Player | Rk | Event | Surface | Rd | Score | Rk | |
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| 2024 | ||||||||
| 1. | 7 | Moselle Open, France | Hard (i) | 2R | 6–4, 6–4 | 124 | ||
| 2025 | ||||||||
| 2. | 9 | Wimbledon, United Kingdom | Grass | 1R | 7–6(7–2), 3–6, 7–6(7–3), 6–2 | 64 | ||
| 3. | 10 | Cincinnati Open, United States | Hard | 2R | 5–7, 6–4, 7–6(7–4) | 63 | ||
Notes
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[edit]Benjamin Bonzi
View on GrokipediaEarly life and junior career
Early life
Benjamin Bonzi was born on 9 June 1996 in Nîmes, France, to parents Philippe and Dominique. His father worked for the car manufacturer Renault, while his mother was an accountant; the family had no other children. Growing up in Nîmes, Bonzi lived just 500 meters from a local tennis club, which his parents frequented as recreational players.[1][5][6] At the age of six, Bonzi began playing tennis, initially motivated by a desire to compete against and surpass his older cousin, who was already participating at the club. He would bicycle to the club daily for lessons, quickly developing a passion for the sport after early successes in local matches. His parents provided crucial support, driving him to tournaments across France and fostering his dedication, which soon became his primary focus.[1][5][6] By age 14, Bonzi relocated to Nice for structured training before moving to Paris to join the French Tennis Federation's development program. During his junior years, he idolized Roger Federer and credited the federation's coaches for shaping both his technical skills and personal growth.[1]Junior career highlights
Bonzi began his junior tennis career competing in ITF Junior Circuit events, primarily on clay courts, where he achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 27 on January 6, 2014.[7] His overall junior singles record stood at 5 wins and 4 losses, with all matches played on clay, reflecting a 56% win rate.[7] In doubles, Bonzi also peaked at No. 27 in the ITF Junior Doubles Ranking on the same date, compiling a 7-3 record (70% win rate) exclusively on clay surfaces.[8] The pinnacle of Bonzi's junior career came in 2014 when he partnered with fellow Frenchman Quentin Halys to win the boys' doubles title at the French Open (Roland Garros).[1] The pair defeated Austrian Lucas Miedler and Australian Akira Santillan in the final, marking Bonzi's only Junior Grand Slam title and capping his junior tenure before turning professional in 2015.[9] This achievement highlighted his potential in team play and contributed to his year-end combined junior ranking of No. 39 in 2013.[8]Professional career
Early professional years (2014–2016)
Bonzi transitioned to the professional circuit in 2014, competing primarily on the ITF Men's Futures level while wrapping up his junior career. That year, he recorded a 39–19 win-loss in singles across hard, clay, and indoor surfaces, reaching several quarterfinals but securing his first professional doubles title alongside compatriot Quentin Halys at a Futures event in Meitar, Israel.[10] His performance earned him an ATP singles year-end ranking of No. 362.[11] In 2015, Bonzi's inaugural full professional season, he focused on building experience at Futures tournaments, amassing a 48–26 singles record predominantly on hard courts. He claimed his first singles title at the M15 Tunisia F20 event, defeating Cem Ilkel in the final, and added four doubles titles, highlighting his versatility in the format.[12] Despite the progress, his ATP singles ranking dipped to a year-end No. 1076, reflecting the competitive depth of the lower tiers.[11] Bonzi elevated his game in 2016, capturing three Futures singles titles— including events in Nigeria, Egypt, and France— and an impressive 10 doubles titles, with a combined singles record of 59–26 across surfaces.[13] He made his Challenger debut with qualifying appearances at the San Benedetto and Todi events in Italy, though he exited early in both.[13] These results propelled his ITF singles ranking to a year-end No. 131 and improved his ATP standing to No. 508 by season's end, signaling growing momentum.[11]2017: Grand Slam debut
Bonzi received a wildcard entry into the main draw of the 2017 French Open, marking his debut at the ATP Tour level and in a Grand Slam tournament at the age of 20.[1][14] In the first round, he faced Russian qualifier Daniil Medvedev, who would later become World No. 1. Bonzi lost the opening set 5-7 but rallied to win the next two sets 6-4 and 6-1, taking a 3-1 lead in the fourth set when Medvedev retired due to injury, securing Bonzi's first Grand Slam victory.[15][14] The win was a significant upset, as it was Bonzi's professional main-draw debut against a player ranked inside the top 100.[1] In the second round, Bonzi met 19th seed Albert Ramos-Viñolas of Spain on clay. Bonzi took the first set 6-4 but dropped the next two 0-6 and 3-6, exiting the tournament after winning just one set against the experienced seed.[16] This performance represented Bonzi's only Grand Slam appearance that year, as he did not qualify for the other majors.[1]2018: Wimbledon debut
Bonzi entered the 2018 Wimbledon Championships ranked No. 284 in the ATP singles rankings, marking his debut at the tournament and only his second Grand Slam appearance overall.[17] He successfully navigated the qualifying draw, defeating Yosuke Watanuki of Japan in the first round, 4–6, 6–4, 6–2.[18] In the second round, Bonzi overcame Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan, 6–3, 6–4, showcasing improved grass-court adaptation after a challenging start to the season on the surface.[19] Bonzi advanced to the final qualifying round, where he upset British wild card James Ward, 6–4, 6–2, 1–6, 6–0, to secure his spot in the main draw as one of 16 qualifiers.[20] This qualification run highlighted Bonzi's emerging resilience on grass, a surface where he had limited prior professional experience, having primarily competed on clay in French Challenger events earlier in the year. In the main draw first round, Bonzi faced No. 97-ranked Lukas Lacko of Slovakia on Court 12. Bonzi started strongly, taking the opening set 6–4 with aggressive baseline play and effective serving, but Lacko rallied to win the next three sets, 6–3, 7–6(5), 6–4, in a match lasting over three hours.[21] Despite the defeat, Bonzi noted the experience's value, as Lacko advanced to face Roger Federer on Centre Court in the second round.[22] The run earned Bonzi approximately $21,000 in prize money and boosted his ranking slightly into the top 250 by season's end.[23]2019: First Major mixed doubles success
In 2019, Benjamin Bonzi partnered with fellow French player Amandine Hesse to secure a wildcard entry into the mixed doubles draw at the French Open, marking his debut in a Grand Slam mixed doubles event. As relatively low-ranked players, they produced a significant upset in the first round by defeating the fourth-seeded duo of Demi Schuurs and Jean-Julien Rojer in straight sets, both decided by tiebreaks.[24] This victory propelled them into the second round, where they overcame Santiago Gonzalez and Lyudmyla Kichenok in a match that went to a match tiebreak, winning 3–6, 7–5, 10–4 after dropping the opening set.[25] Their run continued to the quarterfinals, where they faced the defending champions and second seeds, Latisha Chan and Ivan Dodig. Despite a competitive effort, Hesse and Bonzi fell in straight sets, 4–6, 3–6, to the eventual tournament winners.[26] This quarterfinal appearance represented Bonzi's first deep run in a Major mixed doubles competition and highlighted his emerging potential in the discipline, especially as an unseeded wildcard pair against higher-ranked opposition.[27] The achievement earned them 90 ranking points and underscored Bonzi's versatility beyond singles play during a season focused on building his professional profile.[28]2020: Doubles progress at French Open
In 2020, Benjamin Bonzi partnered with fellow Frenchman Antoine Hoang in the men's doubles event at the French Open, receiving a wildcard entry into the main draw.[29] Their campaign began with a notable upset in the first round, defeating the tenth-seeded pair of Raven Klaasen and Oliver Marach, 6–3, 3–6, 6–2.[30] This victory marked Bonzi's first win at the main draw level of a Grand Slam in doubles and highlighted the pair's competitive edge on the clay courts of Roland Garros. Advancing to the second round, Bonzi and Hoang produced another major surprise by overcoming the third-seeded duo of Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in a tense three-set match, 6–4, 1–6, 7–6(5).[29] The encounter lasted over two hours, with the French pair saving key breakpoints in the deciding tiebreak to secure their progression. This result propelled them into the third round for the first time at a major, showcasing Bonzi's growing prowess in doubles alongside his singles qualifying appearance at the same tournament. Their run concluded in the third round against the eighth-seeded defending champions, Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies, falling 6–4, 1–6, 7–6(5) in another closely contested three-setter lasting 2 hours and 19 minutes.[29] Despite the defeat, Bonzi and Hoang's deep run as unseeded wildcards demonstrated resilience and tactical synergy, contributing to Bonzi's career-high doubles ranking momentum in the ensuing months.2021: Challenger dominance and Wimbledon breakthrough
Bonzi began 2021 ranked No. 165 in the ATP singles rankings and quickly established dominance on the Challenger circuit, securing his first title at the Potchefstroom Open by defeating Liam Broady in the final.[6] He followed this with a second consecutive victory at the Ostrava Challenger, overcoming Roberto Olivo in the final, which propelled him into the top 150 by April.[31] Over the course of the year, Bonzi amassed 50 match wins on the Challenger Tour, the most of any player, while capturing a total of six titles—tying for the second-highest single-season total behind Tallon Griekspoor's eight.[1] His additional triumphs came at the Cassis Open (defeating Gianluca Mager), Rennes Challenger (over Mats Moraing), Saint-Tropez Open (against Lucas Pouille), and Segovia Challenger (beating Jesper de Jong), with the latter marking his entry into the top 100 at No. 99.[31][32] These successes highlighted his versatility across surfaces, including hard courts and clay, and contributed to a year-end ranking of No. 64.[33] Amid his Challenger prowess, Bonzi achieved a significant breakthrough at a Grand Slam during the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, his third appearance at the event.[34] As a qualifier ranked outside the top 100, he navigated the qualifying rounds to enter the main draw and secured his first-ever Wimbledon victory in the first round, defeating fellow qualifier Marco Trungelliti 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.[35] In the second round, he faced No. 32 seed Marin Čilić on grass Court 18, pushing the experienced Croat to four sets before falling 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(7-3).[36] This run marked Bonzi's best result at a major to date, earning him valuable ranking points and demonstrating his growing adaptability to grass-court play.[6]2022: ATP semifinal and Masters 1000 advancement
Bonzi began 2022 with a breakthrough at the ATP 250 Open 13 Provence in Marseille, where he reached his first career ATP semifinal. As a lucky loser after losing in qualifying, he entered the main draw and upset ninth seed Aslan Karatsev in the second round, 7-6(5), 6-3, before defeating fellow Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the quarterfinals, 7-6(5), 6-4. In the semifinals, he fell to top seed Andrey Rublev, 3-6, 3-6. Following a first-round exit at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Bonzi made his Masters 1000 debut at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, advancing to the third round for his best result at the level to date. He defeated qualifier Arthur Rinderknech in the first round, 6-3, 7-5, and then ousted 21st seed Lorenzo Sonego, 6-3, 6-4, in the second round. His run ended against 10th seed Jannik Sinner in the third round, losing 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3.[37] Bonzi qualified for the main draw at the Monte-Carlo Masters but lost in the first round to Daniel Evans, 6-4, 6-3. He exited in the first round at the Miami Open against Tommy Paul, 6-4, 6-4, marking his only other Masters 1000 appearance that year. Later in June, Bonzi achieved his second ATP semifinal of the season at the Mallorca Championships, an ATP 250 grass-court event serving as preparation for Wimbledon. He advanced past Alejandro Tabilo in the first round when the Chilean retired at 0-6, 0-2, then defeated 14th seed Denis Shapovalov, 6-4, 6-1, in the second round and qualifier Benjamin Holt, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, he was defeated by second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, 4-6, 4-6. These results propelled Bonzi into the top 50 for the first time, reaching a career-high No. 44 in July 2022, while highlighting his growing consistency on both hard and grass surfaces.[33]2023: ATP finals and Major third rounds
Bonzi began the year strongly by reaching his first ATP Tour final at the Pune Open, where he defeated Tseng Chun-hsin, Emil Ruusuvuori, and Botic van de Zandschulp en route to the championship match. He ultimately fell to Tallon Griekspoor in three sets, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, but the runner-up finish propelled him to a career-high ranking of No. 42 the following month.[38] At the Australian Open, Bonzi advanced to the third round for the first time in a major, defeating qualifier Mattia Bellucci in five sets and 14th seed Pablo Carreño Busta in four sets before losing to 22nd seed Alex de Minaur in straight sets. His progress at Melbourne marked a breakthrough on hard courts, showcasing improved consistency against top-20 opponents.[39] Bonzi's clay-court season was more challenging, as he exited in the first round of the French Open against Thiago Monteiro, 6-4, 7-5. He followed with another opening-round defeat at Wimbledon to qualifier Harold Mayot, 3-6, 4-6, 5-7, hampered by grass-court inconsistencies. Bonzi rebounded on hard courts during the North American swing, reaching the third round at the US Open by overcoming Quentin Halys in the first round and 28th seed Christopher Eubanks in four sets.[40] He was defeated in the third round by Dominic Stricker in five sets, 2-6, 7-5, 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-2, marking his second major third-round appearance of the year.[41] Later in the season, Bonzi secured his second ATP Tour final at the Brest Open, beating Pablo Llamas Ruiz, Arthur Fery, and others before losing to Pedro Martínez, 7-6(5), 6-4. This result highlighted his resilience amid a year of mixed outcomes, finishing 2023 ranked No. 71.[42]2024: Maiden ATP title
Entering 2024 ranked outside the top 100 following injuries and inconsistent results in 2023, Bonzi struggled early in the season, failing to advance beyond the first round in several ATP events including Auckland, Hong Kong, Montpellier, and Marseille, while also exiting early at the Australian Open in the first round against Lorenzo Musetti.[43] His ranking dipped to a low of No. 182 in April, prompting a return to the Challenger circuit to rebuild form.[33] Bonzi's resurgence began in the fall, highlighted by a strong run on the indoor hard courts in Europe. He captured his ninth Challenger title at the Roanne Challenger in early October, defeating Pierre-Hugues Herbert 5-7, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the final to signal his return to contention. This victory launched a remarkable streak of three consecutive Challenger finals over the next three weeks. At the Saint-Brieuc Challenger, he won his tenth Challenger crown, overpowering compatriot Lucas Pouille 6-2, 6-3 in the final. However, his momentum was briefly halted at the Brest Challenger, where he fell to Otto Virtanen 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(8) in a three-set final despite holding three match points. These deep runs, which included 21 wins in 22 matches across all levels leading into November, propelled Bonzi back into the top 100 and earned him a spot in the main draw of the Moselle Open as a qualifier.[44] At the Moselle Open in Metz—his home region—Bonzi produced one of the standout weeks of his career, becoming the first Frenchman to win the title since 2015. As a qualifier ranked No. 124, he navigated a tough draw without dropping a set until the semifinals. In the first round, he edged Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(3), 6-3; followed by a straight-sets upset of second seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the second round, saving all five break points faced. He then defeated fellow qualifier Quentin Halys 6-3, 7-6(1) in the quarterfinals before rallying past eighth seed Alex Michelsen 4-6, 6-0, 7-5 in the semifinals, where he won 12 of 13 first-serve points in the decisive set. In the final on November 9, Bonzi clinched his maiden ATP Tour title with a 7-6(6), 6-4 victory over Cameron Norrie, holding serve throughout and converting his only break opportunity in the second set.[3] The win, witnessed by a home crowd, elevated his ranking to No. 78 and marked his first title at any level since 2022.[44]2025: Australian Open third round and top-50 return
Bonzi commenced the 2025 ATP Tour season at the Australian Open, entering the draw ranked No. 74 and seeded to receive a favorable path. In the first round, he delivered a dominant performance against qualifier David Goffin, securing a straight-sets victory of 6–1, 6–2, 7–6(5) in 1 hour and 50 minutes, showcasing his aggressive baseline play and effective serving to convert 6 of 9 break points.[45] Advancing to the second round, Bonzi faced Italian Francesco Passaro and prevailed in four sets, 6–2, 6–4, 3–6, 6–4, after dropping a set in a 2-hour, 29-minute encounter marked by resilient returning and 38 winners.[46] This marked his second career third-round appearance at the major, equaling his best result from 2023.[43] However, Bonzi's run concluded in the third round against the higher-ranked Jiri Lehecka, where he struggled with unforced errors and Lehecka's powerful groundstrokes, falling 3–6, 3–6, 3–6 in straight sets over 1 hour and 47 minutes.[47] The 180 ranking points earned from reaching the third round propelled Bonzi to a career-high position for the early year at No. 62 in the PIF ATP Rankings as of February 3, 2025, reflecting steady improvement from his late-2024 form outside the top 100.[33] Transitioning to clay, Bonzi exited in the first round of the 2025 French Open, losing to compatriot Pierre-Hugues Herbert in five sets, 5-7, 6-3, 6-6(5-7), 2-6. On grass, he qualified for the Wimbledon Championships and notched a major upset in the first round over ninth seed Daniil Medvedev, 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2—his second career win over the former world No. 1 at a Grand Slam. Bonzi advanced to the second round but fell to Jordan Thompson in five sets, 5-7, 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.[48] Building on this momentum, Bonzi's 2025 campaign featured consistent results across hard-court events, including a quarterfinal appearance in Adelaide and a round-of-16 showing in Brisbane, which added crucial points to his tally. His breakthrough came at the US Open in August, where he upset former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the first round, 6–3, 7–5, 6–7(5), 0–6, 6–4, in a grueling five-set match lasting over 4 hours amid controversial interruptions.[49] Bonzi followed with a comeback win over Marcos Giron in the second round, 4–6, 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4, before exiting in the third round to Taylor Fritz.[50] This third-round finish, his second major third-round result of the year, yielded 180 points and marked a high-impact performance against top competition. The US Open success catalyzed Bonzi's return to the top 50, as he climbed to No. 51 following the August 25, 2025, rankings update and entered the top 50 proper at No. 45 on September 8, 2025—his first time inside the elite group since mid-2023.[33] In the late indoor season, Bonzi reached the quarterfinals at the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open in Brussels in October, defeating opponents including Stefanos Tsitsipas before losing to third seed Jiri Lehecka. He withdrew from the Rolex Paris Masters due to injury and did not defend his Moselle Open title, concluding his 2025 season ranked No. 57 as of November 2025. This resurgence underscored Bonzi's adaptation to high-stakes environments and positioned him for deeper runs in future tournaments.[51]Playing style and equipment
Playing style
Benjamin Bonzi is a right-handed tennis player with a two-handed backhand, known for his solid baseline game and strong court coverage.[52] He possesses good movement, allowing him to retrieve balls effectively and maintain consistency from the back of the court. Bonzi has described his style as versatile, emphasizing that he performs well in multiple aspects of the game, though he acknowledges not possessing overpowering "big shots."[53] In recent years, Bonzi has focused on developing a more aggressive approach, transitioning from a defensive-oriented baseline style to one that incorporates greater risk-taking and net approaches.[53] This evolution was evident in his 2021 breakthrough season, where his heightened aggression contributed to multiple Challenger titles and improved results on faster surfaces.[54] His favorite shot, the volley, aligns with this shift toward more proactive play, particularly on clay—his preferred surface—where he can blend defensive solidity with opportunistic attacks.[52]Equipment and coaching
Benjamin Bonzi uses a Wilson racket as part of his sponsorship deal with the brand. He plays with a Wilson Steam 99 frame painted to resemble the Blade 98 v9, strung with poly in the mains and natural gut in the crosses. In 2025, he switched to the Wilson Ultra Pro 99 cosmetic during events like the Cincinnati Masters for added power and stability suited to his aggressive baseline game.[52] For apparel and footwear, Bonzi is sponsored by Lotto, wearing their performance line including shirts, shorts, and shoes designed for clay and hard courts. This partnership provides him with lightweight, breathable gear that supports his all-court movement.[55] Bonzi's primary coach is Nicolas Mahut, who joined in 2025 after Bonzi ended his collaboration with long-time coach Lionel Zimbler (since approximately 2019), focusing on technical refinement and mental resilience. Mahut brings expertise in doubles strategy and high-pressure match play, as evidenced by his public support during Bonzi's US Open run, and is set to become Bonzi's full-time coach in 2026.[42][56][57][58]Career statistics and records
Grand Slam singles results
The following table outlines Benjamin Bonzi's results in Grand Slam singles tournaments, where A denotes absence from the event, Q# indicates qualification round reached, NH denotes not held, and 1R, 2R, 3R, 4R, QF, SF, F denote rounds reached in the main draw.[43]| Year | Australian Open | French Open | Wimbledon | US Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | A | 2R | NH | A |
| 2021 | A | 1R | 2R | A |
| 2022 | 2R | 1R | 2R | 2R |
| 2023 | 3R | 1R | 1R | 3R |
| 2024 | 1R | Q1 | Q2 | Q2 |
| 2025 | 3R | 1R | 2R | 3R |
ATP Masters 1000 singles results
Bonzi has competed in several ATP Masters 1000 events, with his best performance being a third-round appearance at the 2022 BNP Paribas Open, where he defeated qualifier Yasutaka Uchiyama before losing to Diego Schwartzman. In 2023, he reached the third round at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, upsetting 15th seed Borna Ćorić en route to a loss against Holger Rune. His 2025 highlights include a third-round run at the Mutua Madrid Open, defeating Marin Cilic and No. 27 seed Hubert Hurkacz before retiring injured against Taylor Fritz. Overall, Bonzi holds a 6–12 win-loss record in Masters 1000 main draws through 2025.[59]ATP Tour career finals
Bonzi reached his maiden ATP Tour final at the 2022 Adidas Open Hamburg, defeating Jiri Lehecka in the semifinals but losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the championship match. He claimed his first ATP title at the 2024 Moselle Open, overcoming Cameron Norrie 7-6(8-6), 6-4 in the final after a strong run that included wins over Alexandre Muller and Matteo Berrettini.[3]Other notable results
In ATP 500 events, Bonzi's deepest run was the semifinals at the 2022 Abierto de Tenis Mifel, where he defeated top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime before losing to Jordan Thompson. At ATP 250 tournaments, beyond his Metz title, he reached the final in Pune in 2023, falling to Tallon Griekspoor. Bonzi has not qualified for the Nitto ATP Finals.[42]ATP Tour finals
Bonzi has reached three ATP Tour singles finals in his career, all at the 250 level, with a record of 1–2. His breakthrough came in 2023, when he advanced to consecutive finals early in the season, marking his emergence as a competitive presence on the main tour. Although he fell short in both, these deep runs propelled him to a career-high ranking of No. 42. In 2024, Bonzi claimed his maiden ATP title on home soil, defeating a strong field as a qualifier.[60][38][3] The following table summarizes Bonzi's ATP Tour singles finals:| Outcome | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 2023 | Tata Open Maharashtra (Pune) | Hard (outdoor) | Tallon Griekspoor | 4–6, 5–7, 3–6[38] |
| Runner-up | 2023 | Open 13 Provence (Marseille) | Hard (indoor) | Hubert Hurkacz | 3–6, 6–7(4)[60] |
| Winner | 2024 | Moselle Open (Metz) | Hard (indoor) | Cameron Norrie | 7–6(8–6), 6–4[3] |
Challenger and ITF finals
Bonzi turned professional in 2015 and quickly established himself on the ITF World Tennis Tour circuit, securing his first singles title that year at an event in Lille, France. By the end of 2017, he had accumulated six ITF Futures titles, primarily on clay and hard courts, which were instrumental in building his initial ATP ranking points and experience against professional opposition.[61][62] These early successes, often in European tournaments, highlighted his aggressive baseline game and helped transition him to the ATP Challenger Tour by 2018, where he began reaching deeper runs. Bonzi's breakthrough on the Challenger Tour came in 2021, when he captured a record-tying six titles in a single season, the most since Tallon Griekspoor's eight earlier that year, earning him widespread recognition as an emerging talent.[52][32] This haul included victories on hard courts in Potchefstroom, where he defeated Liam Broady 7-5, 6-4 in the first event's final, in Blois (clay) over Elmar Ejupovic 6-3, 6-4, in Lyon (clay) over Norbert Gombos 6-4, 6-3, in Hamburg (clay) over Zsombor Piros 6-2, 7-5, and in Quimper (hard indoor) over Gilles Simon 7-6(5), 6-3, and in Rennes, where he overcame Mats Moraing 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-3.[63][64] His dominant run featured 50 match wins that year, second only to historical benchmarks for Challenger-level performance.[65] After a period of adjustment to the ATP Tour in 2022 and 2023, during which he reached the Rennes final but lost to Maxime Cressy 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(7-2), Bonzi returned to form in 2024 with three titles. He claimed the Winnipeg National Bank Challenger, defeating Sho Shimabukuro 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, marking his first crown in over two years.[66] Later that year, he won the Open de Roanne, beating Matteo Martineau 7-5, 6-1 in the final, and the Open Saint-Brieuc, overcoming Lucas Pouille 6-2, 6-3. These indoor hard-court triumphs propelled him toward his maiden ATP title in Metz shortly after.[44]| Year | Tournament | Surface | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Potchefstroom 1 | Hard | Win (1/6) | Liam Broady | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Blois | Clay | Win (2/6) | Elmar Ejupovic | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Lyon | Clay | Win (3/6) | Norbert Gombos | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2021 | Hamburg | Clay | Win (4/6) | Zsombor Piros | 6-2, 7-5 |
| 2021 | Quimper | Hard (i) | Win (5/6) | Gilles Simon | 7-6(5), 6-3 |
| 2021 | Rennes | Hard (i) | Win (6/6) | Mats Moraing | 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2023 | Rennes | Hard (i) | Loss | Maxime Cressy | 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(7-2) |
| 2024 | Winnipeg | Hard | Win | Sho Shimabukuro | 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2024 | Roanne | Hard (i) | Win | Matteo Martineau | 7-5, 6-1 |
| 2024 | Saint-Brieuc | Hard (i) | Win | Lucas Pouille | 6-2, 6-3 |