Henri Laaksonen
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| Country (sports) |
 Finland (-2010) Switzerland (2011-present) |
|---|---|
| Residence | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Born |
31 March 1992 Lohja, Finland |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed (double-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $ 401,758 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 12–20 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 3 Challengers |
| Highest ranking | No. 116 (3 April 2017) |
| Current ranking | No. 116 (3 April 2017) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (2014, 2016, 2017) |
| French Open | Q2 (2016) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (2013) |
| US Open | Q3 (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 2–13 |
| Highest ranking | No. 389 (27 June 2016) |
| Current ranking | No. 1261 (20 March 2017) |
| Last updated on: 20 March 2017. | |
Henri Joona Julius Laaksonen (born 31 March 1992) is a Swiss-Finnish tennis player. His highest ranking is world No. 134, which he received in October 2016. He is coached by Olli Leppänen.
When Laaksonen started playing tennis, he represented Finland. Since January 2011, he has represented Switzerland.
Laaksonen's father, Sandro della Piana, is a former Swiss tennis player. His mother is from Finland. His parents separated very early in his life, but nonetheless he kept contact with his father.
He started playing tennis at the age of 3. During his adolescent years he lived in Hyvinkää where he was coached by Pasi Virtanen. At 16, he became European champion for the under-16s category.
In 2009, he moved to Switzerland to train at the national tennis center in Bienne.
In 2015, Laaksonen was called upon to play in the first round against Belgium in Liège. He won his two singles in 5 sets against Bemelmans and local hero Steve Darcis.
In September 2016, Switzerland played against Uzbekistan in Tashkent, in the world-group playoffs. Henri was the Swiss team-leader and secured the match winning points for his country. Because of their victory against Uzbekistan, Switzerland remained in the world-group.
Current till 2017 Miami Open
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