Daniel Cox facts for kids
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Cox at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships
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| Full name | Daniel Mark L. Cox |
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| Country (sports) |  Great Britain |
| Residence | Lincoln, England |
| Born | 28 September 1990 Lincoln, England |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$301,475 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–5 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 206 (28 July 2014) |
| Current ranking | No. 365 (29 May 2023) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (2014) |
| French Open | Q2 (2014) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2011, 2014) |
| US Open | Q1 (2014) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 309 (6 April 2015) |
| Current ranking | No ranking (29 May 2023) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2011) |
Daniel Mark L. Cox (born on September 28, 1990, in Lincoln, England) is a British tennis player. He is known for playing with his right hand and using a two-handed backhand. Daniel trains at the Marco Tennis Academy in Marbella, Spain, because he prefers the warm weather there for practice.
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Daniel Cox's Tennis Journey
Starting Out in Tennis
Daniel first became known in international tennis when he reached the finals of a junior tournament called Le Petit As in Tarbes. This was a big achievement for him early in his career.
In 2006, Daniel started trying to qualify for professional tennis tournaments. He didn't have much success at first. However, he eventually qualified for a Futures event in Portugal. He then lost in the first round to a player ranked in the top 500 worldwide.
Later that year, Daniel began playing in tournaments for players aged 18 and under. He quickly adapted, reaching the semi-finals of a tournament in Sutton. The very next week, he made it to the finals of another tournament in Nottingham.
Junior Grand Slam Experience
In 2007, Daniel played in the Australian Open for boys. He reached the second round in singles before losing to Roman Jebavý from the Czech Republic. In the boys' doubles competition, Daniel teamed up with Gastão Elias from Portugal. They made it all the way to the quarter-finals.
A Big Year in 2011
The year 2011 was Daniel Cox's best year in tennis so far. He reached his highest singles ranking of 258 in the world. This success earned him a special invitation, called a wildcard, to play in the main draw of Wimbledon. He competed in both the men's singles and doubles events.
In the singles, he played against Sergiy Stakhovsky in the first round and lost. In the doubles, he partnered with James Ward. They also lost in the first round to Mikhail Kukushkin and Michael Russell.
Reaching New Heights in 2014
In 2014, Daniel Cox broke into the world's top 250 players for the first time. He entered the qualifying rounds for the Australian Open for the first time in his career. He was defeated in his first match by American player Denis Kudla.
After some good wins in smaller professional tournaments called Challenger tours, Daniel tried to qualify for another Grand Slam. This time it was the French Open, also known as Roland Garros. He surprised many by winning his first-round qualifying match against Israel's number two player, Amir Weintraub. This was his first win in a Grand Slam qualifying round outside of Wimbledon. In the second round, he faced a highly ranked player, Paolo Lorenzi, and lost a close match.
Because of his improved ranking, Daniel received another wildcard to play in the main draw of Wimbledon. He played a tough match against former top-25 player Jérémy Chardy, losing in four sets.
After Wimbledon, Daniel continued to play on Challenger tours. He reached the semi-finals in Binghamton. At the same tournament, he won his first-ever Challenger title in doubles. He teamed up with fellow British player Daniel Smethurst to win the doubles final.
Career Highlights
Daniel Cox has had a successful career, especially in smaller professional tournaments. He has won 16 singles titles and 1 doubles title in these events. His highest singles ranking was No. 206, which he achieved on July 28, 2014. His highest doubles ranking was No. 309, reached on April 6, 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Cox para niños
