Full name is Cedric Adrien Pioline...As a junior, was a finalist at French National Championships in 1987...Parents met while at a volleyball match in Paris...Mother was a member of the World Championship Romanian volleyball team and father played volleyball for Le Racing Club de France...Enjoys scuba diving and spending time on beaches... Considers France's World Cup soccer title in 1998 as his favorite sports memory... Girlfriend, Mireille Bercot; son, Andrea (born March 14, 1993)...Has a 22-13 career Davis Cup record (18-11 in singles) in 20 ties since 1994...Coached by Pierre Cherret.