Todd Nelson (tennis) facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 March 1961 The Dalles, Oregon, United States |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Turned pro | 1983 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $541,277 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 53–90 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 58 (16 June 1986) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1985, 1987) |
| French Open | 2R (1986) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1993) |
| US Open | 3R (1984) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 73–131 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 48 (2 February 1987) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1987) |
| French Open | 1R (1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1987) |
| US Open | SF (1986) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1990) |
| French Open | 1R (1990) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1990) |
| US Open | 2R (1990) |
Todd Nelson was a professional tennis player from the United States. He was born on March 18, 1961, in The Dalles, Oregon. Before turning professional in 1983, he played college tennis at Arizona State University.
Todd Nelson found his greatest success playing in doubles matches. He reached four doubles finals and one singles final during his career. In 1987, he reached his highest doubles ranking, becoming world No. 48.
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Todd Nelson's Tennis Journey
Playing in Professional Finals
Todd Nelson competed in several professional tennis finals during his career. These matches are where players compete for the championship title.
Singles Finals
Todd Nelson reached one singles final in his career. This was at the Lyon tournament in France in February 1988. He played against Yahiya Doumbia and finished as the runner-up. This means he made it to the final match but did not win the championship.
Doubles Finals
Todd Nelson had more success in doubles, reaching four finals. However, he finished as the runner-up in all of them.
- In July 1989, he was a runner-up at the Boston tournament with his partner Phillip Williamson.
- In October 1989, he reached the final at the Toulouse tournament with Roger Smith.
- In July 1990, he was a runner-up at the Newport tournament, playing with Bryan Shelton.
- His last ATP doubles final was in October 1991 at the Guarujá tournament in Brazil. He played with Bret Garnett and they finished as runner-ups.
Challenger and Futures Tournaments
Besides the main ATP Tour, Todd Nelson also played in ATP Challenger and ITF Futures tournaments. These events are a step below the main tour, helping players gain experience and improve their rankings.
Challenger Singles Final
Todd Nelson reached one singles final on the Challenger Tour. This happened in September 1992 in Singapore. He lost this match to Lionel Roux.
Challenger Doubles Finals
Todd Nelson had a good run in Challenger doubles, winning three titles and reaching three other finals.
- He won a title in August 1992 in New Haven, United States, with partner Leander Paes.
- In December 1992, he won another title in Naples, United States, with Tobias Svantesson.
- His third Challenger doubles title came in February 1993 in Rancho Mirage, United States, again with Tobias Svantesson.
He also finished as a runner-up in three Challenger doubles events:
- March 1990 in Martinique with Roger Smith.
- May 1992 in Itu, Brazil, with Bertrand Madsen.
- October 1993 in Dublin, Ireland, with Bent-Ove Pedersen.
Grand Slam Tournament Highlights
Grand Slam tournaments are the four biggest events in tennis: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Todd Nelson played in these major tournaments throughout his career.
Singles at Grand Slams
- At the US Open, his best result was reaching the 3rd round in 1984.
- He made it to the 2nd round of the Australian Open twice, in 1985 and 1987.
- At the French Open, he reached the 2nd round once in 1986.
- His best performance at Wimbledon was reaching the 2nd round in 1993.
Doubles at Grand Slams
- In doubles, Todd Nelson reached the Quarterfinals (QF) at the Australian Open in 1987.
- His best result at the US Open was reaching the Semifinals (SF) in 1986.
- He reached the 2nd round at Wimbledon in 1987.
- He played in the 1st round of the French Open several times.
Mixed Doubles at Grand Slams
- Todd Nelson had his best Grand Slam result in mixed doubles at Wimbledon in 1990, where he reached the Semifinals (SF).
- He also reached the 2nd round of the US Open mixed doubles in 1990.
- He played in the 1st round of mixed doubles at both the Australian Open and French Open in 1990.
