Sanam Singh facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  India |
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| Residence | Chandigarh, India | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 January 1988 Chandigarh, India |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prize money | US$100,613 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Singles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career record | 1-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career titles | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 266 (19 October 2015) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | No. 1681 (19 March 2018) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam singles results | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | Q2 (2014) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| US Open | Q2 (2014) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doubles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career record | 4-6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career titles | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 138 (9 February 2015) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | No. 1465 (19 March 2018) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sanam Krishan Singh (born 11 January 1988) is a former professional tennis player from India. He is known for winning several medals for his country in major sports events. Sanam played college tennis in the United States before becoming a professional player. Today, he helps train new tennis players as a coach.
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Early Tennis Journey
Sanam Singh started playing tennis at a young age. By 2005, he was ranked fourth among junior players by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). This high ranking showed he was one of the best young tennis players in the world.
He competed in all four junior Grand Slam tournaments. These are the biggest events in tennis for young players. Sanam reached the round of 16 at the Junior Australian Open and Junior Wimbledon. He also won the Asia/Oceania Closed Championship singles title in 2005.
College Tennis and Coaching
From 2007 to 2011, Sanam played college tennis for the University of Virginia in the United States. Playing for a university team helped him improve his skills. It also prepared him for a professional career.
After his professional playing career, Sanam decided to share his knowledge. He is now an assistant tennis coach at Harvard University. He helps young athletes develop their tennis talents.
Major Achievements
Sanam Singh has won several important medals for India. These achievements show his skill and dedication to tennis.
Asian Games Medals
The Asian Games are a huge sports event held every four years. Sanam won three medals for India at these games:
- In 2010, at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, he won a gold medal in men's doubles. He also earned a bronze medal as part of the Indian team.
- In 2014, at the Asian Games in Incheon, he added a silver medal in men's doubles.
South Asian Games Medals
Sanam also competed in the South Asian Games. These games involve athletes from countries in South Asia.
- In 2016, at the South Asian Games in Guwahati, he won two silver medals. He earned one in men's doubles and another in mixed doubles.
See also
In Spanish: Sanam Singh para niños
