Michael Russell (tennis)
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| Country | United States | |
| Residence | Houston, TX, USA | |
| Date of birth | May 1, 1978 | |
| Place of birth | Detroit, MI, USA | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (172 cm) | |
| Weight | 160 lb (72 kg) | |
| Turned Pro | 1998 | |
| Plays | Right | |
| Career Prize Money | $584,254 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record: | 15 - 43 | |
| Career titles: | 0 | |
| Highest ranking: | No. 67 (March 19, 2007) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | 1st (2001, 2002, 2007) | |
| French Open | 4th (2001) | |
| Wimbledon | 1st (2000, 2002) | |
| U.S. Open | 1st (1998, 2000, 2001, 2006) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record: | 4 - 6 | |
| Career titles: | 0 | |
| Highest ranking: | No. 222 (November 12, 2001) | |
Michael Russell is an American tennis player, best known for holding match point in the 4th round of the 2001 French Open against eventual champion Gustavo Kuerten [1]. In the 2007 Australian Open, he held a two sets to love lead over former U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt before succumbing in five sets [2]. As a competitor, he is a counterpuncher, known for his footspeed and consistency. In the 2007 Indian Wells Masters event, he made it to the final 16 players in a 96-player field, after upsetting 11th seed - and 12th-ranked - Tomas Berdych in round 2.
