Matthew Simpson (born 10 August 1984) is a New Zealand former professional tennis player.[1]
| Full name | Matthew Simpson |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  New Zealand |
| Born | 10 August 1984 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $19,880 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–1 (Davis Cup) |
| Highest ranking | No. 901 (23 Jun 2008) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 754 (21 Apr 2008) |
Simpson, a Saint Kentigern College product, is the son of tennis player Jeff Simpson. His uncle Russell Simpson also played on the international circuit.[2]
In 2007 he made his Davis Cup debut for a tie against the Philippines in Auckland, where he was beaten in a dead rubber reverse singles match by Patrick John Tierro.[3]
ITF Futures finals edit
Doubles: 7 (1–6) edit
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | May 2007 | Bulgaria F1, Sofia | Clay |  Pirmin Haenle
|
 Carl Bergman Daniel Kumlin
|
4–6, 7–6(4), 3–6 |
| Win | 1–1 | Feb 2008 | Thailand F1, Nonthaburi | Hard | Rubin Statham
|
 Tatsuma Ito Hiroki Kondo
|
6–4, 6–1 |
| Loss | 1–2 | Jun 2009 | Tunisia F1, Hammamet | Clay |  Joshua Crowe
|
 Valerio Carrese Matteo Viola
|
6–2, 2–6, [9–11] |
| Loss | 1–3 | Oct 2009 | Thailand F5, Nakhon Ratchasima | Hard | William Ward
|
 Harri Heliövaara  Roman Jebavý
|
2–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 1–4 | Nov 2009 | Vietnam F1, Bình Dương | Hard | William Ward
|
 Kirati Siributwong Rubin Statham
|
4–6, 0–6 |
| Loss | 1–5 | Sep 2012 | Italy F25, Trieste | Clay | Pirmin Haenle
|
Enrico Fioravante Matteo Volante
|
4–6, 1–6 |
| Loss | 1–6 | Sep 2012 | Germany F17, Hambach | Carpet | Pirmin Haenle
|
 Nikola Ćaćić  Adrian Sikora
|
2–6, 3–6 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Long, David (2 February 2013). "Contentious selection clouds Davis Cup tie". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Tennis: Another Simpson takes up the family racquet". NZ Herald. 16 March 2007.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (22 April 2007). "RP set to advance in Davis Cup". The Philippine Star.