# Stanley Matthews

Source: https://tennis-db.com/players/4570756/stanley-matthews
Tour: ATP

## Bio
- Country: GBR
- Born: 1945-11-20
- Age: 80
- Plays: Right-Handed
- Turned pro: 1968
- Last active: 1973
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Matthews_(tennis)
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q258716

## Career
- Career W-L: 22-28 (44.0%)
- Career titles: 0
- Career-high rank: 831 (reached 1983-01-10)
- Current rank: 831

## Recent seasons
| Season | W-L | Titles | Year-end rank |
| ---: | :--- | ---: | ---: |
| 1973 | 0-1 | 0 | - |
| 1972 | 7-5 | 0 | - |
| 1971 | 4-6 | 0 | - |
| 1970 | 4-5 | 0 | - |
| 1969 | 3-5 | 0 | - |

## Career surface splits
- Hard: 1-2 (33.3%)
- Clay: 4-9 (30.8%)
- Grass: 16-15 (51.6%)
- Carpet: 1-2 (33.3%)

## Most-played rivals
- Hans Joachim Ploetz: 1-1
- Richard Russell: 2-0
- Bob Hewitt: 0-2
- Geoff Stubbs: 2-0
- Alex Metreveli: 0-1

## Recent matches (last 10)
- 1973-06-27 L vs Alex Metreveli 3-6 4-6 8-9 @ Wimbledon
- 1972-08-04 L vs Jun Kamiwazumi 6-4 4-6 2-6 @ Hilversum
- 1972-08-03 W vs Rolf Thung 10-8 6-4 @ Hilversum
- 1972-06-28 L vs Clark Graebner 4-6 1-6 @ Queen's Club
- 1972-06-28 L vs Sandy Mayer 6-4 3-6 3-6 7-5 3-6 @ Wimbledon

## FAQ
**How old is Stanley Matthews?**
Stanley Matthews is 80 years old, born on November 20, 1945.

**Which country is Stanley Matthews from?**
Stanley Matthews is from United Kingdom.

**Is Stanley Matthews left-handed or right-handed?**
Stanley Matthews plays right-handed.

**How many Grand Slams has Stanley Matthews won?**
Stanley Matthews has not won a Grand Slam title.

**How many Masters 1000 titles has Stanley Matthews won?**
Stanley Matthews has not won a Masters 1000 title.

**What is Stanley Matthews' highest ATP ranking?**
Stanley Matthews' career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 831, first achieved on January 10, 1983.

**What is Stanley Matthews' career win-loss record?**
Stanley Matthews has a career ATP singles record of 22 wins and 28 losses (44.0%).

**When did Stanley Matthews play professional tennis?**
Stanley Matthews turned professional in 1968 and was active through 1973.

**What is Stanley Matthews' best surface?**
Stanley Matthews' best surface is grass court with a 51.6% win rate (16W-15L).

**Who is Stanley Matthews' biggest rival?**
Stanley Matthews' most frequent opponent is Hans Joachim Ploetz, with a head-to-head record of 1–1 across 2 meetings.

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