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Todd Martin
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Country (sports)  United States
Residence Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Born (1970-07-08) July 8, 1970 (age 55)
Hinsdale, Illinois, US
Height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Turned pro 1990
Retired 2004
Plays Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money $8,232,355
Singles
Career record 411–234 (63.72%) (63.7%)
Career titles 8
Highest ranking No. 4 (13 September 1999)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open F (1994)
French Open 4R (1991)
Wimbledon SF (1994, 1996)
US Open F (1999)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals RR (1999)
Grand Slam Cup F (1995)
Olympic Games 1R (2000)
Doubles
Career record 100–85 (54.1%)
Career titles 5
Highest ranking No. 30 (29 April 1996)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open 2R (1994)
French Open 3R (1993)
Wimbledon 3R (1994)
US Open 2R (1990, 1991, 1992)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French Open 3R (1998)

Todd Martin, born on July 8, 1970, is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He was a very strong player, reaching the finals of two major tournaments: the 1994 Australian Open and the 1999 US Open. He also reached a high ranking of world No. 4 in singles.

Todd Martin's Tennis Journey

Todd Martin was born in Hinsdale, Illinois. He played tennis for two years at Northwestern University before becoming a professional player in 1990. His parents lived in Lansing, Michigan, where Todd attended East Lansing High School.

Early Career Success

In 1993, Todd won his first big singles title in Coral Springs, Florida. The next year, 1994, was a huge year for him. He reached the final of the Australian Open, a major tournament, but lost to the world's No. 1 player, Pete Sampras.

At Wimbledon that same year, Todd made it to the semifinals. He again lost to Pete Sampras, who went on to win the tournament. Todd was the only player to win a set against Sampras in that entire Wimbledon tournament. He also reached the semifinals of the US Open in 1994, where he lost to Andre Agassi.

Todd also won two other singles titles in 1994: one at Queen's Club and another in Memphis.

Davis Cup and Later Years

Todd Martin was a key member of the United States Davis Cup team for nine years in a row. He helped the team win the championship in 1995, beating Russia in the final match.

In 1996, he reached the Wimbledon semifinals again. It was a tough match where he lost to MaliVai Washington after being ahead. Todd later said he felt he "choked" during that important match.

He had to miss most of the 1997 season because of an injury. But he came back strong in 1998, winning two more singles titles in Barcelona and Stockholm.

Grand Slam Finals and Top Ranking

In 1999, Todd had another amazing year. He reached the quarterfinals at both the Australian Open and Wimbledon. He then made it to his second major final at the US Open.

In a memorable match at the US Open, he came back from being two sets down against Greg Rusedski to win in five sets. Todd was playing with a bandaged leg and was very tired, but he still managed to win 20 out of the last 21 points! In the final, he played a five-set match against Andre Agassi, which Agassi won.

Todd won another singles title in Sydney that year. His great performance helped him reach his highest singles ranking ever: world No. 4.

In 2000, Todd continued to play well at the US Open, reaching the semifinals. He had another incredible comeback from two sets down in the fourth round against Carlos Moyà.

Todd Martin was recognized for his achievements and sportsmanship. He was named the ATP's Most Improved Player in 1993. He also won the ATP Sportsmanship Award in both 1993 and 1994. He was the president of the ATP Players Council for several years.

Todd retired from professional tennis in 2004. He won eight singles titles and five doubles titles during his career.

Todd Martin (2006)
Martin serving at the 2006 U.S. Open.

Major Tournament Finals

Todd Martin reached two major singles finals during his career.

Singles Finals: 2 (0 Wins, 2 Losses)

Result Date Championship Surface Opponent Score
Loss 1994 Australian Open Hard United States Pete Sampras 6–7(4–7), 4–6, 4–6
Loss 1999 US Open Hard United States Andre Agassi 4–6, 7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–2), 3–6, 2–6

Other Important Finals

Todd also played in other significant finals.

Grand Slam Cup Final

Result Year Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 1995 Grand Slam Cup Carpet (i) Croatia Goran Ivanišević 6–7(4–7), 3–6, 4–6

Masters Series Final

Result Year Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 1993 Canada Masters Hard Sweden Mikael Pernfors 6–2, 2–6, 5–7

Life After Playing Tennis

After retiring from professional tennis, Todd Martin has stayed very involved in the sport.

Senior Tour and Coaching

Todd plays in the Outback Champions Series, which is a tennis event for former professional players. He finished first in this series in 2007.

He also worked as a coach for other tennis players. He coached Mardy Fish and even Novak Djokovic, who later became a world No. 1 player.

Helping Young People

In 1993, Todd started a program called Todd Martin Youth Leadership in his hometown of Lansing, Michigan. This program helps young people who might be at risk. It teaches them tennis, helps with their education, and develops their leadership skills. So far, it has helped over 10,000 children. Todd still volunteers his time with the program.

International Tennis Hall of Fame CEO

Todd Martin was the CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame until the end of 2022. The Hall of Fame works to preserve the history of tennis and honor important players and people who have contributed to the sport. As CEO, Todd was in charge of many things, including fundraising and managing the museum and tennis facilities.

Current Roles

Currently, Todd Martin is the Tournament Director for the Western & Southern Open. He is also the Head of Tennis for Beemok Sports and Entertainment.

Awards and Recognition

Todd Martin has received many honors for his tennis career and his work off the court. He has been inducted into several Halls of Fame, including:

  • Northwestern University (2001)
  • Greater Lansing Sports (2002)
  • Intercollegiate Tennis Association (2007)
  • USTA Midwest (2008)

He also received the International Club’s Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award in 2002 and the ATP World Team Cup Fair Play Award in 2003.

Family Life

Todd Martin married his wife in December 2000. They have three children together: Jack, Cash, and Gwen.

See also

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