Vital Statistics

Recent World Ranking: 3
Highest World Ranking:   #2  March 07
Recent National Ranking: 1
Highest National Ranking:  1 January 07
PSA Tournament Wins: 11
World Titles: runner up 06 and 07
Birthdate:  23/12/82
Birthplace: Epinal
Citizenship: French
Height: 1,76cm
Weight: 75kg
Plays: Right-handed
Started playing squash at age:  4
Turned Pro:  2000   at age 17
Squash Season Training Base City: Aix en Provence
Squash Season Squash Club: Aix en Provence, Stuttgard, Bristol
Residence City: Aix en Pprovence
Marital Status: In a relationship
Pets:
Education: Baccalaureat (graduate to go to university)
Languages spoken: French, English
Family squash background: no
Racket: Dunlop
String:
Shoes: Adidas
Clothing: Adidas
Other Sponsors: ASB
Training Aids: Sportsdrink called Pileje
Coach: Andre Delhoste, Fred Lecomte
Training partners: Lincou, Arcucci, Lavigne, Balbo
07 – 08 League Team: Stuttgart, Aix en Provence, Bristol
National Team Titles: runner up at the world 03, third 05 and 07, runner up at Euro team many times
National Team Participation: 6 in juniors and 12 in seniors, World Team and Euro teams
06 – 07 Season Achievements: World #2, runner up World Open, British Open winner,  plus 3 finals in Super Series events
Website:  www.greg-gaultier.com/  
  

Favorites
  Athlete: Zidane
  Music: house music
  Movies: Braveheart
  Book: Tintin et milou haha
  Food: a good steak and fries
  Offseason Activities: beach and beach
  Sports – You Play: no time to play other sports
  Sports – You Watch: any rackets sports and football
  Quote, Mantra: no pain, no game
  Dream car:  Ferrari
  Dream vacation destination: South America 


Q&A
Childhood ambition: when I grow up I always wanted to be ...
the best in what I was doing, as I started playing squash at 4, I decided to give 100% in that sport  
   
How did you get started playing squash?
Mmy mother used to work in a squash center and as my school was close by, i was jumping on the court everyday 
  
Best advice you received early in your pro squash career?
To give it all even if u have only 1% in the tank, there is always a solution 
  
Advice or perspectives you would give a 16 year old aspiring to be a PSA professional?
Not to expect too much from himself at the beginning as when u come from juniors and u r used to win most of ur games, it's not easy to start losing in early rounds in seniors, it's a different world, but u have to take every game as an experience and use for the following event.  The other good thing is that u start meeting other poeple and start travelling on ur own and have to do things on ur own, which makes u more independant. 
  
If it wasn`t for _______  and  ________  I would never have attained my current level of squash success. My own pride and desire  
 
Biggest sacrifice being a full-time squash professional?
u r not home much and can't enjoy spending too much time with ur familly 
  
How would you describe your playing style?
fast and furious 
  
3 Best squash players of all-time?
Jansher, Power, Nicol 
  
Who are some of the people you admire and respect the most in the pro game?
I respect most of the players in general but do not admire anyone 
 
Which PSA Event is the most enjoyable for you and why?
New York TOC, I love New York, I like playing in Grand Central station, it's a good crowd always vey busy and I like the city 
  
Who is the funniest person on tour?
Hisham Ashour, he is a comedian 
 
Aspects of being a Touring Pro that you could do without?
Not being tired most of the time 
  
What contribution or impact would you like to make on squash now and after your playing career is over?
I just want to give the kids a good image, I mean I try to, and hope this sport will keep growing and one day join the Olympics.  So I'll give anything I could for my sport. even after my career I'll be involved in the sport.
  
If you could play another sport professionally, what would it be?
Motocross 
 
Career-wise, if I wasn`t a Touring Professional I would be a ...
Lumberjack .....hahah 
 
Passions, talents or interests people would be surprised to learn you have?
That squash is a professional job, some poeple still think playing squash is just a hobby 


  
Who If you could spend one day with anybody or group, alive or dead who would it be? why?
Federer, to get his secrets 
 
Are we alone in the universe?
just God knows 
 
Any fears or phobias?
Loch Ness monster 
  
Life after squash … career, personal?
i didnt think yet about what to do, but i d like to coach kids... 
  
Three words to describe yourself?
Joker, generous, friendly

When I travel, the thing I miss the most:
my squash bag cause it's in the storage room of the airplane and it s my best friend 
  
When I pack my bags for a tournament, I make absolutely sure I don`t forget:
my underwear

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
to take it easy a bit more 
  
Despite the challenges, demands and mixed rewards of being a pro player … what keeps your fire burning?
the glory only, that feeling is something that not everyone can have, and it's the best feeling

Career Low-point (loss, injury, other)
injuries, twice ankle and once wrist

Top 2 Career Hi-lights (gratifying, memorable)
runner up at the world open twice, winning british open 2007

What is your Everest? Ultimate accomplishment yet to achieve?
Win the World Open and become World #1

  














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