Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on January 27, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Andrei Pavel! You may not have lifted a Grand Slam trophy, but your epic run to the quarterfinals at Roland Garros in 2002 still serves as inspiration for tennis dreamers everywhere. Ranked as high as lucky number 13—clearly you weren't superstitious—you've shown us all how determination and passion can make every match memorable.

Though you've hung up your racket professionally, we bet you're still acing life off-court with style and humor. Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer double faults and more cake slices than ever before!

Cheers to another year of greatness on life's center court!