| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Residence | Connecticut, United States |
| Born | 20 November 1945 Stoke-upon-Trent, England |
| Turned pro | 1962 |
| Retired | Unknown |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 6–17 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1963, 1969) |
| US Open | 2R (1971) |
| Last updated on: 18:23, 15 May 2011 (UTC). | |
Stanley J. Matthews (born 20 November 1945) is an English former professional tennis player. He became Wimbledon Boys' Champion in 1962, at the age of 17. He is the son of former professional footballer Sir Stanley Matthews.
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Prior to his victory at Wimbledon, Matthews was also British Junior Champion between 1960 and 1962, the only three-times winner of the title.[1] However, despite Matthews' success in the junior ranks, his coach, John Barrett, stated that "ultimately, he just wasn't good enough".[2] Matthews' father said, "There is no doubt my reputation did put some pressure on him. I know it worried him a bit, being in my shadow. I hoped he might overcome it."[3]
In his short career, Matthews played 23 professional singles matches, winning six of them. Three of these were in Grand Slam tournaments,[4] when he reached the second round of Wimbledon in 1963 and 1969, and the 1971 US Open. He qualified for the first round of Wimbledon for eleven consecutive years, from 1963 to 1973. He also partook in 17 doubles matches, winning four times.[4]
In the early 1970s, Matthews quit playing the sport, moved to the United States, and eventually became the owner of Western Connecticut Tennis Club.
Matthews was born to Betty and Stanley Matthews on 20 November 1945. He was the couple's second child after Jean, who was born six years earlier.