Todd Reid facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Melbourne, Australia |
| Born | 3 June 1984 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 23 October 2018 (aged 34) Melbourne, Australia |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 2002 |
| Retired | 2014 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $302,000 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 14–22 (Grand Slam, ATP Tour level, and Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 0 Challenger, 6 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 105 (20 September 2004) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2004) |
| French Open | 1R (2004) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2004) |
| US Open | Q1 (2004) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 2–7 (Grand Slam, ATP Tour level, and Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 0 Challenger, 0 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 305 (10 February 2003) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2003) |
Todd Reid (born 3 June 1984 – died 23 October 2018) was a professional tennis player from Australia. He was very good at tennis from a young age. In September 2004, he reached his highest ever singles ranking, becoming world No. 105.
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Todd Reid's Tennis Journey
Early Tennis Days
As a junior tennis player, Todd Reid was very successful. He reached many finals in junior tournaments in Australia. In 2002, he won the famous Wimbledon Boys' Singles title. He beat strong players like Steve Darcis and Frank Dancevic to win this big championship.
Because of his win, he was named the 2002 Australian Institute of Sport Junior Athlete of the Year. This award recognized him as a top young athlete in Australia. Todd was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world for junior singles players in 2002.
Becoming a Pro Player
Todd Reid started playing professional tournaments called Futures events in 2001. He won his first Futures tournament in New Zealand in 2002. After this win, he began playing in bigger tournaments called Challenger events.
One of the best parts of his professional career was in 2004. He reached the final of a Challenger tournament in New Caledonia. He also made it to the quarter-finals in Adelaide and Sydney. A huge moment was when he reached the third round of the Australian Open. There, he played against the famous Roger Federer, who was the second-ranked player and later won the tournament. Todd lost that match.
After 2005, Todd had to stop playing tennis full-time because of injuries. He tried to come back and played a few more tournaments in 2006 and 2008. In 2008, he even reached a final in Spain. However, injuries continued to affect his career.
Todd earned about US$301,844 during his tennis career. His highest ranking in doubles was World No. 305 in February 2003.
Junior Grand Slam Success
Todd Reid had great success in junior Grand Slam tournaments, which are the biggest events for young tennis players.
- In 2002, he reached the singles final at the Australian Open, but he lost that match.
- Later that year, he won the singles title at Wimbledon, which was a huge achievement!
- He also won a doubles title at the 2002 Australian Open with his partner Ryan Henry.
- At the 2002 French Open, he reached the doubles final but did not win.
These results showed he was one of the best young tennis players in the world.
Todd Reid's Junior Grand Slam Finals
Singles: 2 (1 Title, 1 Runner-up)
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2002 | Australian Open | Hard |  Clément Morel |
4–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 2002 | Wimbledon | Grass |  Lamine Ouahab |
7–6(7–5), 6–4 |
Doubles: 2 (1 Title, 1 Runner-up)
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2002 | Australian Open | Hard | Ryan Henry |
 Florin Mergea Horia Tecău |
walkover |
| Loss | 2002 | French Open | Clay | Ryan Henry |
 Markus Bayer Philipp Petzschner |
5–7, 4–6 |
Sad News
Todd Reid passed away on 23 October 2018, when he was 34 years old. The reason for his death was not announced.
