Jacob Fearnley
Jacob Fearnley (born 15 July 2001) is a British tennis player. He has a career high ATP singles ranking of world No. 271 achieved on 24 June 2024. He also has a career high doubles ranking of No. 238 achieved on 20 May 2024.[1]
| Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 2001 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| College | TCU |
| Prize money | $58,121 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–1 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 271 (24 June 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 271 (24 June 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2024) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–1 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 238 (20 May 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 405 (24 June 2024) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2023) |
| Last updated on: 26 June 2024. | |
Professional career
2023: Major debut in doubles
He won his maiden ATP Challenger doubles title at the 2023 Nottingham Open with Johannus Monday.[3] The pair received wildcards in doubles for the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.[4]
2024: ATP and Major debuts in singles
He won his first singles ATP Challenger title at the 2024 Nottingham Open, defeating in the final compatriot Charles Broom.[5][6] He became the fourth Brit to win the trophy after Andy Murray (2023), Dan Evans (2019 & 2022) and Greg Rusedski (1997 & 2003).[7]
Ranked No. 271, he made his ATP debut at the 2024 Eastbourne International as a wildcard.[8] He lost to compatriot and fellow wildcard Billy Harris.[9][10]
For his Grand Slam singles debut, he also received a wildcard for the 2024 Wimbledon Championships.[11]
ATP Challenger Tour finals
Singles: 1 (1 title)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Jun 2024 | Nottingham, United Kingdom | Challenger | Grass | Charles Broom | 4–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
Doubles: 1 (1 title)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Jun 2023 | Nottingham, United Kingdom | Challenger | Grass | Johannus Monday | Liam Broady Jonny O'Mara |
6–3, 6–7(6–8), [10–7] |
ITF World Tennis Tour finals
Singles: 4 (2 titles, 2 runner-ups)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Nov 2019 | M15 Austin, USA | WTT | Hard | Collin Altamirano | 6–4, 4–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 1–1 | Oct 2023 | M25 Edgbaston, United Kingdom | WTT | Hard (i) | Kyle Edmund | 6–3, 6–1 |
| Loss | 1–2 | Nov 2023 | M25 Columbus, USA | WTT | Hard (i) | Learner Tien | 0-2 ret. |
| Win | 2–2 | Jan 2024 | M25 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg | WTT | Hard (i) | Jonáš Forejtek | 6–4, 6–4 |
Doubles: 2 (2 titles)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Oct 2023 | M25 Edgbaston, United Kingdom | WTT | Hard (i) | Connor Thomson | David Stevenson Charles Broom |
7–6(7–2), 6–7(5–7), [10–7] |
| Win | 2–0 | Jan 2024 | M25 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg | WTT | Hard (i) | Alex Rybakov | Raphael Calzi Amaury Reynel |
6-3, 6-3 |
References
- "Jacob Fearnley | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour.
- "Jake Fearnley – Men's Tennis". TCU Athletics.
- Elder, Matthew (1 July 2023). "Andy Murray and the nine Scots competing at Wimbledon 2023 - including son of Rangers coach". Scotsman.com. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- "David Goffin, Liam Broady Headline Wimbledon Wild Cards | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- Kust, Damian (June 17, 2024). "Challenger Tour Weekly Recap: Fearnley Against All Odds". Lastwordonsports. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- "Jacob Fearnley Captures First ATP Challenger Singles Title". Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- "Rothesay Open Nottingham 2024: British qualifier Jacob Fearnley becomes fourth Brit to lift the Ross Hutchins Trophy". 16 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- "TENNIS ATP EASTBOURNE 2024: HARRIS TAKES ON NOTTINGHAM CHAMPION FEARNLEY, BROADY MAKES TOUR RETURN". Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- "Shang claws past Etcheverry, Giron ousts defending champ in Eastbourne". 24 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- "HARRIS ENJOYS EASTBOURNE DEBUT TO REMEMBER". 25 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- "Broady, Willis headline initial Wimbledon wild cards". 19 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
External links
- Jacob Fearnley at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Jacob Fearnley at the International Tennis Federation