Steve Campbell (tennis) facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Detroit, Michigan |
| Born | October 12, 1970 Buffalo, New York, US |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Turned pro | 1993 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $484,898 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 32–54 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 78 (April 13, 1998) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1998) |
| French Open | 1R (1998) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1998) |
| US Open | 1R (1995, 1997, 1998) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 6–10 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 184 (June 24, 1996) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1997) |
Steve Campbell (born October 22, 1970) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He was known for his powerful right-handed play. Steve competed in many big tournaments around the world during his career.
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Steve Campbell's Tennis Journey
Early Life and School Tennis
Steve Campbell grew up in Michigan. He went to Detroit Catholic Central High School. While there, he was an amazing tennis player. He won individual state championships every single year for four years! His team also won back-to-back state championships.
After high school, Steve went to Rice University. He continued to play tennis there and was named an All-American. This means he was recognized as one of the best college athletes in the country.
Junior Championships and First Big Matches
In 1989, Steve played in the Boys' Junior National Tennis Championship. This is a big tournament for young tennis players. He didn't win in singles, but he and his partner, Rick Witsken, made it to the finals in doubles! They played really well but lost to Cary Lothringer and Brian MacPhie.
Steve made his first appearance in a major tournament, called a Grand Slam, at the 1995 Australian Open. He won his first match against Chuck Adams. However, he lost in the second round to Patrick Rafter. Later that year, at the US Open, he played a tough five-set match against the famous player Mats Wilander.
Career Highlights and Best Performances
Steve's best performance at a Grand Slam came at the 1998 Australian Open. He won two matches, beating Justin Gimelstob and Alex O'Brien. This helped him reach the third round, which was his best result in a major tournament.
Even though Steve usually played singles, his only final on the ATP Tour was in doubles. This happened in 1995 at the Bogotá tournament. He and his partner, MaliVai Washington, finished as runners-up.
In 1997, Steve reached the semi-finals of the 1997 International Tennis Championships. His best year was 1998. After doing well at the Australian Open, he reached the quarterfinals at the Lipton Championships in Miami. This was a very important tournament. He also made it to the quarterfinals in Atlanta and at the 1998 Heineken Trophy. At the Heineken Trophy, he even upset Yevgeny Kafelnikov, who was ranked number seven in the world!
Challenger Tour Wins
Steve also won two titles on the Challenger Tour. These tournaments help players gain ranking points and experience.
- In 1995, he won the Belo Horizonte tournament in Brazil.
- In 1997, he won the Ixtapa tournament in Mexico.
