Phillip Simmonds facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Virginia, United States |
| Born | May 18, 1986 Selden, New York |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $191,421 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–3 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 219 (2 October 2006) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (2006) |
| French Open | Q1 (2007) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2006, 2007) |
| US Open | 1R (2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–6 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 200 (11 June 2007) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2004, 2006, 2007) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2004) |
Phillip Simmonds was born on May 18, 1986. He is a professional tennis player from the United States. He has played in many important tennis tournaments around the world.
Phillip Simmonds: Tennis Star
Phillip Simmonds is known for his strong tennis skills. He has competed against some of the best players. His career includes both junior and professional matches. He has won several titles in both singles and doubles.
Early Tennis Days
Phillip had a very promising start in junior tennis. He was once ranked as the number one junior doubles player in the world. This was on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) rankings.
In 2002, Phillip was part of the United States team. They finished second in the Junior Davis Cup. This is a big team competition for young players. In the same year, he won the doubles title at the Orange Bowl. He played with his partner, Scott Oudsema.
Phillip and Scott continued their success. They won the boys' doubles title at the 2003 Australian Open. This was a special win. They were the first American male team to win this competition. They beat a team from Romania in the final. In 2003, Phillip also reached the semi-finals in boys' doubles. This was at the French Open and Wimbledon. He partnered with Brian Baker for these events.
Playing as a Pro
Phillip Simmonds turned professional in tennis. He got a special invitation, called a "wildcard," to play in the main part of the 2006 US Open. However, he lost in the first round to a tough opponent. He also played in the men's doubles at the US Open three times. These were in 2004, 2006, and 2007. Each time, he was defeated in the first round.
His Tennis Achievements
Phillip has won three "Challenger" titles in his career. These are important tournaments below the top-level ATP Tour events. In 2006, he won a singles title at the León Challenger tournament in Mexico. He also won two doubles titles. One was in Nouméa in 2007. The other was in Baton Rouge the following year.
By the end of 2012, he had won nine "ITF Futures" titles. These are entry-level professional tournaments. Three of these were in singles. The other six were in doubles. His biggest junior win was the 2003 Australian Open boys' doubles title.
