Won 16 ATP singles titles over a 23-year career and reached a career-high No. 7 in July 2007, together with three Wimbledon semi-finals, but no major final. His one-handed backhand, hit with heavy topspin, is regularly described as among the most graceful and effective the game has seen. He announced his retirement in October 2024 and played his last match at the 2025 French Open, losing to Jannik Sinner.