Sam Thompson (tennis)

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Samuel Thompson (born 8 January 1993) is an Australian professional tennis player.

Sam Thompson
Full nameSamuel Thompson
Country (sports) Australia
ResidenceMelbourne, Australia
Born (1993-01-08) 8 January 1993 (age 31)
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
CoachWarren Maher
Prize money$4176
Singles
Career record0–1
Career titles0
Doubles
Career record1–1
Career titles0
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open1R (2015)
Last updated on: 3 Aug 2023.

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]

Career

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2012-2021: ITF debut

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Thompson made his ITF debut playing singles in September 2012 at the Australia F8.[2]

Thompson made his ITF doubles debut in March 2015 at the Australia F4 where he reached the quarter finals.[3]

Thompson plays for Grace Park Tennis Club. Thompson also competed for the Tasmania Devils of the Asia-Pacific Tennis League in 2015.[4]

In 2015, Thompson won the Bendigo Championships in singles. In 2023, he also won the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club Singles Championships.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Wildcard dream realised for mixed duo". Tennis.com.au. 21 December 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Australia F8 Futures 2012". www.itftennis.com. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Australia F4 Futures 2015". www.itftennis.com. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Taking home the chocolates: Quigley, Thompson champions at Easter tournament". Shepparton News. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
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