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

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. Alongside Masa Jovanovic, he won the mixed-doubles Wildcard Playoff into the

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where they faced off against

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and

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in the main draw, losing 2–6, 6–7^(2–7).

Career

2012-2021: ITF debut

Thompson made his ITF debut playing singles in September 2012 at the Australia F8. Thompson made his ITF doubles debut in March 2015 at the Australia F4 where he reached the quarter finals. Thompson plays for Grace Park Tennis Club. Thompson also competed for the Tasmania Devils of the Asia-Pacific Tennis League in 2015. In 2015, Thompson won the

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Championships in singles. In 2023, he also won the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club Singles Championships.

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* * 1993 births Living people Australian male tennis players Tennis players from Melbourne 21st-century Australian sportsmen Sportsmen from Victoria (state) {{Australia-tennis-bio-stub