Sam Thompson (tennis)
| Full name | Samuel Thompson |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Australia |
| Residence | Melbourne, Australia |
| Born | 8 January 1993 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Warren Maher |
| Prize money | $5176 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | 1671 |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–1 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2015) |
| Last updated on: 3 Aug 2023. | |
Samuel Thompson (born 8 January 1993) is an Australian professional tennis player.
Alongside Masa Jovanovic, he won the mixed-doubles Wildcard Playoff into the 2015 Australian Open where they faced off against Martina Hingis and Leander Paes in the main draw, losing 2–6, 6–7(2–7).[1]
Thompson has represented Australia multiple times, competing in the 2011, 2013 and 2015 Summer Universiade's. In 2011, he made the quarter finals in mixed doubles[2].
Thompson served as a captain for Melbourne University Sport[3], and was awarded Athlete of the Year in 2012[4].
Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and a Master of Science degree in Mathematics.
Career
Thompson made his ITF debut playing singles in September 2012 at the Australia F8.[5]
Thompson made his ITF doubles debut in March 2015 at the Australia F4 where he reached the quarter finals.[6]
Thompson plays for Grace Park Tennis Club. Thompson also competed for the Tasmania Devils of the Asia-Pacific Tennis League in 2015.[7]
In 2015, Thompson won the Bendigo Championships in singles. In 2023, he also won the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club Singles Championships.[8]
References
- ^ "Wildcard dream realised for mixed duo". Tennis.com.au. 21 December 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Melbourne University Sport, Annual Report 2011" (PDF).
- ^ "Melbourne University Sport, Annual Report 2015" (PDF).
- ^ "Melbourne University Sport, Annual Report 2012" (PDF).
- ^ "Australia F8 Futures 2012". www.itftennis.com. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "Australia F4 Futures 2015". www.itftennis.com. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "The Asia-Pacific Tennis League is back with an expanded format | Herald Sun". Archived from the original on 11 June 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ "Taking home the chocolates: Quigley, Thompson champions at Easter tournament". Shepparton News. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
External links
- Sam Thompson at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Sam Thompson at the International Tennis Federation