Todd Martin facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
| Born | July 8, 1970 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%) |
| 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 |
| 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 July 8, 1970) is an American retired tennis player. He was a top tennis player who reached 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 at Northwestern University for two years. Then, in 1990, he became a professional tennis player. His first big singles win was in 1993 in Coral Springs, Florida.
Big Moments in His Career
The year 1994 was a huge year for Todd. He reached the final of the Australian Open, a major tennis tournament. He played against the world's No. 1 player, Pete Sampras, but lost.
Later that year, he made it to the semifinals at Wimbledon. He lost to Pete Sampras again, but he was the only player to win a set against Sampras in that tournament. Todd also reached the semifinals of the US Open, where he lost to Andre Agassi.
Todd won two more singles titles in 1994. These were at the Queen's Club and in Memphis.
Team USA and Other Achievements
Todd was a part of the US Davis Cup team for nine years. In 1995, his team won the championship! He also reached the final of the 1995 Grand Slam Cup.
In 1996, he made it to the Wimbledon semifinals again. He had a tough match and lost in the fifth set. After this match, he said he felt like he "choked" under pressure.
He had an injury in 1997, but came back strong in 1998. He won two singles titles that year in Barcelona and Stockholm.
US Open Final and High Ranking
In 1999, Todd had another great year. He reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. He also made it to his second major final at the US Open.
In a memorable match, he came back from being two sets down to win against Greg Rusedski. Todd was dealing with an injury and dehydration during this match. In the final, he played a five-set match against Andre Agassi, but Agassi won.
That same year, Todd won a singles title in Sydney. He also reached his highest ranking ever, No. 4 in the world.
In 2000, Todd reached the semifinals of the US Open again. He had another amazing comeback from two sets down in an earlier round.
Awards and Retirement
Todd Martin was recognized for his skills and sportsmanship. He was named the ATP's Most Improved Player in 1993. He also won the Sportsmanship Award in 1993 and 1994.
He was the president of the ATP Players Council for several years. This meant he helped represent the players.
Todd won 8 singles titles and 5 doubles titles during his career. He retired from professional tennis in 2004.
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After His Playing Career
After retiring from professional tennis, Todd Martin continued to be involved in the sport.
Senior Tour and Coaching
Todd plays in the Outback Champions Series. This is a tennis event for former professional players. He ranked high in this series in 2006 and 2007. He won three senior tour titles:
- 2006: Champions Cup Boston
- 2007: Gibson Guitars Champions Cup
- 2008: The Oliver Group Champions Cup
He also coached other tennis players, including Mardy Fish and Novak Djokovic.
Helping Young People
In 1993, Todd started a group called Todd Martin Youth Leadership. This group helps young people in his hometown of Lansing, Michigan. It offers tennis, education, and leadership programs. So far, it has helped over 10,000 children. Todd still volunteers his time with the group.
Leading the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Todd was the CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame until the end of 2022. In this role, he helped share the history of tennis. He also managed the museum, tennis courts, and professional tournaments.
Other Volunteer Work
Todd has volunteered his time in many ways. He was the president of the ATP Player's Council. He also served on the board of directors for the USTA for over ten years. He is currently the Tournament Director for the Western & Southern Open. He is also the Head of Tennis for Beemok Sports and Entertainment.
He has done public speaking and worked as a tennis analyst for TV and online. He also wrote articles for USA Today and Tennis Magazine.
Honors and Family
Todd Martin has been honored for his contributions to tennis. He is in several Halls of Fame, including Northwestern University (2001) and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (2007).
He also received the International Club’s Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award in 2002.
Todd married his wife in December 2000. They have three children named Jack, Cash, and Gwen.
See also
In Spanish: Todd Martin para niños
