Lesley Joseph (tennis) facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | September 14, 1981 Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Prize money | $89,810 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 243 (February 27, 2006) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q3 (2006) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2006) |
| US Open | Q1 (2004, 2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 257 (July 31, 2006) |
Lesley Joseph was a professional tennis player from the United States. He was born on September 14, 1981. He is known for his college tennis career and his time playing professionally.
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Lesley Joseph's Early Life and College Tennis
Lesley Joseph was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He made history at the University of Georgia. He was the first African-American person to play college tennis there.
College Achievements
While at the University of Georgia, Joseph was a fantastic player. He was named All-SEC three times. This means he was one of the best players in his college sports conference.
Winning a National Championship
In 2001, Lesley Joseph was part of a winning team. His team won the NCAA Division I Championship. This is a huge achievement in college sports. In the final match, he won his singles game. This helped his team secure the championship title.
Professional Tennis Career
After college, Lesley Joseph became a professional tennis player. He competed in many tournaments around the world. He worked hard to improve his skills.
Singles and Doubles Rankings
Joseph reached a high ranking in singles tennis. His best singles ranking was 243 in the world. This happened in February 2006. As a doubles player, he also did very well. His highest doubles ranking was 257 in the world. This was in July 2006.
Grand Slam Qualifying Matches
Lesley Joseph played in qualifying rounds for major tournaments. These are called Grand Slams. He tried to get into the main draw of the 2006 Australian Open. He also played in the qualifying rounds for Wimbledon and the US Open in 2006.
ATP Challenger Titles
During his professional career, Lesley Joseph won two titles. These were in the ATP Challenger Tour. He won both of these titles in doubles.
Doubles Victories
- In August 2005, he won a doubles title in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He played with his partner, Alex Vlaški.
- In February 2006, he won another doubles title in Joplin, United States. His partner for this win was Henry Adjei-Darko.
