Ross Matheson (tennis)

Ross Matheson (born 27 May 1970) is a former professional tennis player from Scotland.[1]

Ross Matheson
Country (sports)United Kingdom Great Britain
Born (1970-05-27) 27 May 1970
Glasgow, Scotland
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Turned pro1992
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$79,011
Singles
Career record1-4
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 241 (12 Jun 1995)
Grand Slam singles results
Wimbledon1R (1993, 1995)
Doubles
Career record2-5
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 216 (28 Aug 1995)
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon2R (1995, 1996)

College tennis

Matheson played collegiate tennis in the United States, first at the University of Oklahoma and then at Arizona State University.[2]

Professional career

Matheson had the best win of his professional career at the 1993 Stella Artois Championships (Queen's), where he defeated 13th seed Jakob Hlasek in the opening round, despite being ranked 563rd in the world.[2][3]

He appeared in the main singles draw at Wimbledon twice and was beaten in the first round on each occasion, to João Cunha-Silva in 1993 and David Wheaton in 1995, both in four sets.[2]

He is the club manager at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (2015).

Personal life

Matheson is the son of Harry Matheson, who competed in the 1963 Wimbledon Championships. His mother, Carole, was also a tennis player.[2] Ross and his wife Pam appeared in a 2021 episode of the Channel 4 TV show Location Location Location. They have two sons.

Challenger titles

Singles: (1)
No. Year Tournament Surface Opponent in the final Score in the final
1. 1994 United Kingdom Bristol, Great Britain Grass Germany Arne Thoms 6–3, 6–4

Doubles: (1)
No. Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents in the final Score in the final
1. 1995 United States Bronx, United States Hard Australia Jamie Holmes New Zealand Steven Downs
New Zealand James Greenhalgh		 6–3, 5–7, 6–3

References
  1. ITF Pro Circuit Profile
  2. ATP World Tour Profile
  3. The Independent, "Sampras sent packing after sluggish display", 10 June 1993, John Roberts
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