Alexander Razeghi (born 10 May 2006) is an American tennis player. He became a junior Grand Slam champion in the Boys' doubles at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships.[2]
Country (sports) | United States |
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Born | [1] | 10 May 2006
Plays | Left-handed |
Singles | |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open Junior | 3R (2024) |
French Open Junior | 2R (2023, 2024) |
Wimbledon Junior | 1R (2023), (2024) |
US Open Junior | 1R (2023) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open Junior | 2R (2024) |
French Open Junior | SF (2024) |
Wimbledon Junior | W (2024) |
US Open Junior | SF (2023) |
Last updated on: 8 September 2023. |
Early life
Razeghi hails from Humble, Texas. When he was twelve years-old he moved to train at the Giammalva Elite Tennis Acadeny, ran by former-pro Sammy Giammalva Jr. in Houston, Texas.[3]
Junior career
He reached the semi-finals of the 2023 US Open boys' doubles with his partner Hayden Jones, their run including a win over Henry Searle and Tomasz Berkieta.[4] He was seeded sixth in the boys' singles at the 2024 Australian Open and recorded a win over Cruz Hewitt, son of former grand slam champion Leyton Hewitt.[5]
He reached the semi finals of the 2024 French Open – Boys' doubles alongside German Max Schönhaus. He won final of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships – Boys' doubles alongside German Max Schönhaus]], defeating top-seeded pair Federico Cina and Maxim Mrva in the semi final,[6] and Czech pair Jan Kumstat and Jan Klimas in straight sets in the final.[7]
Senior career
Alongside Cooper Woestendick, Razeghi won his first Pro title at the Vero Beach 15K Futures In Vero Beach, Florida on April 27, 2024.[8]
Personal life
In November 2023, he signed a letter of intent to attend Stanford University.[9]
Junior Grand Slam finals
Doubles: 1 (1 title)
Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Win | 2024 | Wimbledon | Grass | Max Schönhaus | Jan Kumstat Jan Klimas |
7–6, 6–4 |
References
- ^ "Alexander Razeghi". Eurosport. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Alexander Razeghi". itf. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Hauser, Melanie (December 14, 2018). "HCHSA Insider: Humble's Alex Razeghi enjoying breakout junior tennis season". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Rogers, Leigh (6 September 2023). "JONES ADVANCES TO BOYS' DOUBLES QUARTERFINALS AT US OPEN 2023". tennis.com. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Pentony, Luke (21 Jan 2024). "Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz makes Australian Open debut in boys' singles tournament at Melbourne Park". abc.net.au. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Enser Max Schönhaus is in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon - Friday against the top duo". Soesteer-anzeiger.de. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Finalistas do AO reeditam a decisão no juvenil de Wimbledon". tenisbrasil.uol.com.br. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "Young 17-Year-Old U.S. Talents Woestendick, Razeghi Win First Pro Title At Vero Beach 15K Futures In Vero Beach, Florida". World Tennis Magazine. April 27, 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Stanford Men's Tennis Signs No. 3 Recruit Alex Razeghi to National Letter of Intent". bvmsports. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.