Sam Schröder
Sam Schröder (born 25 September 1999) is a Dutch wheelchair tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Residence | Geleen, Netherlands |
| Born | 25 September 1999 Geleen, Netherlands |
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 148–56 |
| Highest ranking | No. 3 (14 September 2020) |
| Current ranking | No. 3 (14 September 2020) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| US Open | W (2020) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Masters | SF (2019) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 80–40 |
| Highest ranking | No. 7 (6 November 2017) |
| Current ranking | No. 8 (14 September 2020) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| US Open | F (2020) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Masters Doubles | RR (2019) |
| Last updated on: 17 September 2020. | |
Schröder has a career high Quad Wheelchair singles ranking of 3, achieved on 14 September 2020. He also has a career high Quad Wheelchair doubles ranking of 7, achieved on 6 November 2017. Schröder won his first grand slam title at the 2020 US Open, defeating Dylan Alcott in the final of the Quad Singles event.[1]
Personal life
Schröder has split hand/split foot syndrome (SHFM), a rare genetic disorder which has caused his hands and feet to develop abnormally.[2]
Grand Slam tournament finals
Quad singles: 1 (1 title)
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2020 | US Open | Hard | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Dylan Alcott | 7–6(7–5), 0–6, 6–4 |
Quad doubles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2020 | US Open | Hard |  David Wagner | Dylan Alcott Andy Lapthorne | 6–3, 4–6, [8–10] |
| Win | 2020 | French Open | Clay | David Wagner | Dylan Alcott Andy Lapthorne | 4–6, 7–5, [10–8] |
References
- "Schroder stuns Alcott to win US Open Quad Title on Grand Slam Debut". www.itftennis.com.
- "Sam Schröder's: From cancer diagnosis to Paralympic dreams". www.itftennis.com.
External links
- Sam Schroder at the International Tennis Federation
- Official website (in Dutch)
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