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Sam Groth

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Australian tennis player and politician (born 1987)

Sam Groth
Groth in 2023
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Victoria
Assumed office
27 December 2024
LeaderBrad Battin
Jess Wilson
Preceded byDavid Southwick
Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party
Assumed office
27 December 2024
LeaderBrad Battin
Jess Wilson
Preceded byDavid Southwick
Member of theVictorian Legislative Assembly forNepean
Assumed office
26 November 2022
Preceded byChris Brayne
Personal details
BornSamuel Groth
(1987-10-19)19 October 1987 (age 38)[2]
Political partyLiberal (since 2021)
Spouses
Children2
Residence(s)Rye, Victoria, Australia
OccupationPolitician, professional tennis player, television presenter.
Websitewww.samgrothnepean.com.au
Tennis career
Country (sports) Australia
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)[2]
Turned pro2006
Retired2018
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$1,950,436
Singles
Career record38–62
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 53 (10 August 2015)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open3R (2015)
French Open1R (2015,2016)
Wimbledon3R (2015)
US Open2R (2014,2015)
Doubles
Career record69–59
Career titles2
Highest rankingNo. 24 (2 February 2015)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenQF (2017,2018)
French OpenSF (2014)
Wimbledon3R (2016,2017)
US Open3R (2016)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian OpenSF (2017)
Team competitions
Davis CupSF (2015,2017)
Last updated on: 9 August 2021.

Samuel Groth (born 19 October 1987) is an Australian politician and a former professionaltennis player. He was elected to theVictorian Legislative Assembly for the seat ofNepean in 2022 representing theVictorian Liberal Party, which he has also served as the deputy leader of since2024.

His highestATP singles ranking was World No. 53, which he reached in August 2015. His career high in doubles was World No. 24, reached in February 2015. Groth's best singles result was a semi-final appearance at the2014 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.

He holds the record for the world'sfastest serve at 263 km/h (163.4 mph), which he hit in 2012 at the ATP Challenger inBusan.

Prior to his political career, he worked for theNine Network's tennis broadcasts and as a host onPostcards.

Tennis career

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Groth in 2010

Juniors

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Groth and Andrew Kennaugh of Great Britain made it to the finals of the2005 Wimbledon boys' doubles championship, coming runners up toJesse Levine andMichael Shabaz 6–4, 6–1.[3]

2007–2013: Fastest serve on record

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Groth beatMark Philippoussis in a 2007 match; Philippoussis subsequently focused on the seniors tour. Groth qualified for the ATP event inNottingham where he defeated Britain'sJamie Baker 7–6, 6–3 in the first round. He lost his second round match to seededGilles Simon 7–6(7–1), 4–6, 4–6.

At the 2009Australian Open he set a record for the fastest serve by a male player (232 km/h). He lost in the qualification to Wimbledon 2009 toJesse Levine 4–6, 7–6, 5–7.[4]

In 2012, in an ATP Challenger in Busan, Groth hit thefastest serve on record with a 163.4 mph (263.0 km/h) ace, but lost the match toUładzimir Ihnatsik, 4–6, 3–6.[5]

In November 2013, he reached the final of theChampaign Challenger, eventually losing in 3 sets toTennys Sandgren 6–3, 3–6, 6–7. However, by reaching the final there, and the semi-final ofToyota Challenger the following week, his ranking improved to a career high of #173.

2014

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In 2014, Groth was awarded a wild card into the main draw at theBrisbane International, where he made the quarter-finals. This is his firstATP World Tour quarter final appearance.

On 8 January, Groth was awarded a wild card into the2014 Australian Open,[6] but lost in round one to 28th seed,Vasek Pospisil in straight sets.

In March, Groth qualified forIndian Wells Masters, but lost in round 1 toMikhail Kukushkin, 4–7 in the third set tie-break.

On 17 March, Groth entered and won theRimouski Challenger in Canada. This was his firstChallenger tour title. Two weeks later, he made the final of theLeón Challenger, but lost to #1 seed,Rajeev Ram. This gave him a new career high ranking of 136.

At the2014 French Open, Groth made it to the last round ofqualifying, but lost toSimone Bolelli 4–6, 2–6. This was his best French Open result to date. He partneredAndrey Golubev in theMen's doubles, where they made it to the semi-final. This increased his doubles ranking to a career high of #41. In June, Groth made the final of the2014 Aegon Nottingham Challenge but lost to compatriotNick Kyrgios 6–7(3–7), 6–7(7–9). Groth made his Wimbledon debut after winning his way throughqualifying, but lost in round 1 toAlexandr Dolgopolov in three sets.In July. Groth entered theHall of Fame Tennis Championships, where he reached his maiden ATP semi-final, defeating defending championNicolas Mahut in the quarter-finals. This achievement saw him break into the top 100 rankings for the first time.[7]

In August, Groth won his first Grand Slam match, defeatingAlbert Ramos Viñolas 6–3, 7–6(7–5), 6–3 in the2014 US Open. In the second round, he was defeated byRoger Federer in straight sets 4–6, 4–6, 4–6.

2015

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Groth started the 2015 season at the2015 Brisbane International, where he was awarded a wild card into the main draw. He defeated defending championLleyton Hewitt in round one, and thenŁukasz Kubot in the second round before losing to eventual finalistMilos Raonic in the quarter-finals 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–7(2–7).At theAustralian Open, Groth defeatedFilip Krajinović in round one,Thanasi Kokkinakis in round two before losing toBernard Tomic in round 3. This was his best grand slam performance to date. In February, Groth headed to North America and lost in round 2 ofMemphis to eventual runner-upKevin Anderson. Groth lost in round 1 ofDelray,Acapulco,Indian Wells andMiami. He then played the2015 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships and defeatedVíctor Estrella Burgos in the first round. He then played top seedFeliciano López in the second round but lost in straight sets.

Groth then played at theSantaizi Challenger as the 2nd seed. He cruised through to the final where he defeatedKonstantin Kravchuk to win the title. His next tournament was theBusan Open where he was again the 2nd seed. He defeated compatriotAlex Bolt in the first round but then lost toFranko Škugor. At the2015 French Open, Groth led 21st seedPablo Cuevas by a set in round 1, before losing in 4 sets.

Groth withSergiy Stakhovsky at the2015 Wimbledon Championships.

Groth started his grass court season at theManchester Challenger where he reached the final and defeated compatriotLuke Saville to win the title. He then competed at the ATP2015 Mercedes Cup where he defeatedSergiy Stakhovsky in the first round. He then scored his first top 20 win by defeating world number 12Feliciano López to reach the quarter-final. AtWimbledon, Groth defeated 31st seedJack Sock in round 1, compatriotJames Duckworth in round 2[8] and set up a round 3 match againstRoger Federer.In this 3rd round match, he made the second fastest serve ever at the Wimbledon tournament (147 mph), and was the only player to take a set off of Federer until the final, losing to the 7-time champion 4–6, 4–6, 7–6(7–5), 2–6. Groth then represented Australia at the2015 Davis Cup Quarterfinals. Australia was down 2–0 to Kazakhstan when Groth played the doubles rubber withLleyton Hewitt. The pair won in straight sets to take the tie to 2–1. Groth then replacedNick Kyrgios to playMikhail Kukushkin where he defeated him in 4 sets to level the tie at 2–2. Hewitt then won the 5th rubber to ensure Australia a place in the Davis Cup semi-finals.Groth next contested theBogotá Open as the 6th seed where he defeatedGuido Pella before losing to former world number 8Radek Štěpánek in straight sets. He then played inAtlanta and defeatedFrances Tiafoe in the first round. He then lost to eventual finalist and fifth seedMarcos Baghdatis in 3 sets. Groth then competed at the2015 Citi Open and reached his first ATP500 Quarterfinal after defeatingThomaz Bellucci, 9th seededViktor Troicki and 7th seededFeliciano López before losing to eventual championKei Nishikori. This was also the first time Groth defeated back to back top 20 players. Groth next played at the2015 Winston-Salem Open and defeatedJared Donaldson before losing to eventual semi-finalistSteve Johnson. At the2015 US Open, Groth defeated former world number 13Alexandr Dolgopolov in round 1, before losing to 26th seedTommy Robredo in round 2. Groth also played theMen's doubles with Lleyton Hewitt, losing in the 2nd round.

2016: Loss of form

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Groth commenced the 2016 season with a wild card intoBrisbane International. He lost toChung Hyeon in round one. He also lost in round one at theSydney International toFederico Delbonis. At theAustralian Open, Groth defeatedAdrian Mannarino before losing to number 2 seedAndy Murray in the second round. Groth partneredLleyton Hewitt in the men's doubles at theAustralian Open, making the third round. Groth played for Australia inDavis Cup World Group losing his singles match toJohn Isner in straight sets. He had a first round loss at the firstMasters 1000 of the year atIndian Wells toLeonardo Mayer. Groth then defeatedVíctor Estrella Burgos at theMiami but he lost toDominic Thiem in the second round. At the2016 French Open, Groth lost in round 1 to 9-time championRafael Nadal. At2016 Wimbledon, Groth lost in round 1 toKei Nishikori. Groth had a last minute call-up to represent Australia at the2016 Summer Olympics inRio de Janeiro, but lost in the first round to Belgium'sDavid Goffin. Groth played across North America with limited success on the singlesATP World Tour, but won his second doubles title inNewport before returning to the Challenger Circuit, winning his 4th single title inLas Vegas. Groth ended 2016 with a ranking of 185.

2017

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Groth commenced the 2017 with a wild card into the2017 Brisbane International, where he defeatedPierre-Hugues Herbert before losing toDominic Thiem in round 2. Groth reached the quarter-final of the2017 Canberra Challenger, losing to eventual championDudi Sela. Groth lost in round 1 of the2017 Australian Open toSteve Darcis, but paired withChris Guccione to reach the quarter-final of the doubles, losing to eventual championsHenri Kontinen andJohn Peers.In February, Groth was selected to play in round 1 the2017 Davis Cup againstCzech Republic, he paired withJohn Peers to win the doubles and taking Australia to an unbeatable 3–0. Groth went to North America but lost in qualifying forIndian Wells Masters andDrummondville Challenger singles but won the doubles at Drummondville. In June, Groth made the semi-final ofIlkley Trophy.

2018: Retirement

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2018 Australian Open turned out to be Groth's last tournament before retirement. He lost in singles qualifying toTaylor Fritz. He paired with former world no. 1 compatriotLleyton Hewitt in doubles and reached the quarterfinals and paired with compatriotSamantha Stosur in mixed doubles.[9]

ATP career finals

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Doubles: 5 (2 titles, 3 runner-ups)

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Legend
Grand Slam tournaments (0–0)
ATP World Tour Finals (0–0)
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 (0–0)
ATP World Tour 500 Series (0–1)
ATP World Tour 250 Series (2–2)
Titles by surface
Hard (1–3)
Clay (0–0)
Grass (1–0)
Titles by setting
Outdoor (2–2)
Indoor (0–1)
ResultW–L   Date   TournamentTierSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1–0Jul 2014Colombia Open, Colombia250 SeriesHardAustraliaChris GuccioneColombiaNicolás Barrientos
ColombiaJuan Sebastián Cabal		7–6(7–5), 6–7(3–7), [11–9]
Loss1–1Aug 2014Washington Open, United States500 SeriesHardIndiaLeander PaesNetherlandsJean-Julien Rojer
RomaniaHoria Tecău		5–7, 4–6
Loss1–2Sep 2014Shenzhen Open, China250 SeriesHardAustralia Chris GuccioneNetherlands Jean-Julien Rojer
Romania Horia Tecău		4–6, 6–7(4–7)
Loss1–3Oct 2014Kremlin Cup, Russia250 SeriesHard (i)Australia Chris GuccioneCzech RepublicFrantišek Čermák
Czech RepublicJiří Veselý		6–7(2–7), 5–7
Win2–3Jul 2016Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, United States250 SeriesGrassAustralia Chris GuccioneUnited KingdomJonathan Marray
CanadaAdil Shamasdin		6–4, 6–3

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals

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Singles: 22 (11–11)

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Legend
ATP Challenger (4–6)
ITF Futures (7–5)
Finals by surface
Hard (7–8)
Clay (1–1)
Grass (2–2)
Carpet (1–0)
ResultW–L   Date   TournamentTierSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss0–1Oct 2006Australia F12,MilduraFuturesGrassAustraliaAlun Jones6–3, 5–7, 4–6
Loss0–2Oct 2007Australia F7,GloucesterFuturesClayAustraliaMiles Armstrong7–6(8–6), 1–6, 3–6
Win1–2Apr 2009USA F7,MobileFuturesHardUnited StatesJesse Witten6–2, 3–0 ret.
Loss1–3May 2009Fergana, UzbekistanChallengerHardSlovakiaLukáš Lacko6–4, 5–7, 6–7(4–7)
Win2–3Oct 2010Turkey F9,AntalyaFuturesHardMoldovaRadu Albot6–3, 6–1
Win3–3Oct 2010Turkey F10,AntalyaFuturesHardUkraineArtem Smirnov6–4, 6–2
Loss3–4Nov 2010Australia F12,TraralgonFuturesHardIsraelAmir Weintraub2–6, 4–6
Win4–4Dec 2010Australia F13,BendigoFuturesHardAustraliaBenjamin Mitchell7–6(9–7), 6–4
Loss4–5Feb 2012Burnie, AustraliaChallengerHardThailandDanai Udomchoke6–7(5–7), 3–6
Win5–5Mar 2012Australia F3,IpswichFuturesClayAustraliaJason Kubler5–7, 6–3, 6–2
Win6–5May 2012Korea F1,DaeguFuturesHardDenmarkFrederik Nielsen6–7(4–7), 6–4, 6–1
Loss6–6May 2012Korea F2,ChangwonFuturesHardPolandMichał Przysiężny6–3, 5–7, 3–6
Loss6–7Sep 2012Australia F6,Alice SpringsFuturesHardAustraliaMatthew Barton6–7(3–7), 3–6
Win7–7Feb 2013Australia F2,MilduraFuturesGrassAustraliaMatthew Barton6–1, 6–4
Loss7–8Nov 2013Champaign-Urbana, United StatesChallengerHardUnited StatesTennys Sandgren6–3, 3–6, 6–7(4–7)
Win8–8Mar 2014Rimouski, CanadaChallengerHardCroatiaAnte Pavić7–6(7–3), 6–2
Loss8–9Apr 2014Leon, MexicoChallengerHardUnited StatesRajeev Ram2–6, 2–6
Loss8–10Jun 2014Nottingham, United KingdomChallengerGrassAustraliaNick Kyrgios6–7(3–7), 6–7(7–9)
Loss8–11Nov 2014Knoxville, United StatesChallengerHardFranceAdrian Mannarino6–3, 6–7(6–8), 4–6
Win9–11May 2015Taipei, TaiwanChallengerCarpetRussiaKonstantin Kravchuk6–7(5–7), 6–4, 7–6(7–3)
Win10–11Jun 2015Manchester, United KingdomChallengerGrassAustraliaLuke Saville7–5, 6–1
Win11–11Oct 2016Las Vegas, United StatesChallengerHardColombiaSantiago Giraldo6–7(4–7), 6–4, 7–5

Doubles: 40 (30–10)

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Legend
ATP Challenger (19–5)
ITF Futures (11–5)
Finals by surface
Hard (21–8)
Clay (2–1)
Grass (5–1)
Carpet (2–0)
ResultW–L   Date   TournamentTierSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1–0Nov 2005Australia F11,BarmeraFuturesGrassAustraliaJoseph SirianniAustralia Callum Beale
Australia Joel Kerley		6–2, 5–7, [10–4]
Loss1–1Jul 2006Great Britain F10,Frinton-on-SeaFuturesGrassAustraliaAndrew CoelhoUnited Kingdom Andrew Kennaugh
United KingdomTom Rushby		5–7, 7–6(7–3), 4–6
Loss1–2Sep 2006France F12,Bagnères-de-BigorreFuturesHardAustraliaPaul BaccanelloFranceThomas Oger
France Nicolas Tourte		6–2, 3–6, 4–6
Loss1–3Mar 2007Great Britain F6,SunderlandFuturesHardAustraliaAndrew CoelhoUnited KingdomJamie Baker
PakistanAisam Qureshi		3–6, 6–3, 3–6
Win2–3May 2007Algeria F3,AlgiersFuturesClayUnited Kingdom Edward SeatorSlovakia Matus Horecny
SlovakiaMartin Hromec		6–3, 3–6, 6–1
Win3–3Jun 2007Spain F21,Puerto CruzFuturesCarpetAustraliaAndrew CoelhoSpain Agustin Boje-Ordonez
Spain Pablo Martin-Adalia		6–4, 7–6(7–5)
Win4–3Sep 2007France F12,Bagnères-de-BigorreFuturesHardAustraliaAndrew CoelhoAustralia Daniel King-Turner
France Pierrick Ysern		6–4, 4–6, [10–6]
Win5–3Oct 2007Australia F7,GloucesterFuturesClayAustraliaJoseph SirianniAustraliaKaden Hensel
FranceAdam Hubble		6–4, 6–3
Win6–3Dec 2007Burnie, AustraliaChallengerHardAustraliaJoseph SirianniUnited States Nima Roshan
AustraliaJosé Statham		6–3, 1–6, [10–4]
Win7–3Feb 2008Australia F1,MilduraFuturesGrassAustraliaNathan HealeyAustraliaAndrew Coelho
AustraliaBrydan Klein		6–3, 6–4
Win8–3Mar 2008Australia F3,PerthFuturesHardAustraliaAdam FeeneyAustraliaMatthew Ebden
AustraliaMiles Armstrong		5–7, 6–4, [10–7]
Win9–3May 2008New Delhi, IndiaChallengerHardAustraliaColin EbelthiteKuwaitMohammad Ghareeb
UkraineIllya Marchenko		2–6, 7–6(7–5), [10–8]
Win10–3Aug 2009Campos do Jordão, BrazilChallengerHardUnited KingdomJosh GoodallBrazilRogério Dutra Silva
BrazilJúlio Silva		7–6(7–4), 6–3
Win11–3Feb 2010Burnie, AustraliaChallengerHardAustraliaMatthew EbdenAustraliaJames Lemke
AustraliaDane Propoggia		6–7(8–10), 7–6(7–4), [10–8]
Win12–3Feb 2010Australia F1,MilduraFuturesGrassAustraliaMatthew EbdenAustraliaAdam Hubble
AustraliaSadik Kadir		6–3, 4–6, [10–4]
Win13–3Feb 2010Australia F2,BerriFuturesGrassAustraliaMatthew EbdenChinese TaipeiHuang Liang-chi
Chinese TaipeiLee Hsin-han		6–3, 7–6(9–7)
Loss13–4Nov 2010Australia F12,TraralgonFuturesHardGermanySebastian RieschickAustraliaColin Ebelthite
AustraliaAdam Feeney		3–6, 6–4, [13–15]
Win14–4Feb 2011Caloundra, AustraliaChallengerHardAustraliaMatthew EbdenSlovakiaPavol Červenák
SlovakiaIvo Klec		6–3, 3–6, [10–1]
Loss14–5Mar 2012Pingguo, ChinaChallengerHardAustraliaColin EbelthiteUnited StatesJohn Paul Fruttero
South AfricaRaven Klaasen		2–6, 4–6
Win15–5May 2012Korea F1,DaeguFuturesHardAustraliaAdam HubbleSouth Korea Hong Chung
South KoreaSuk-Young Jeong		6–1, 6–4
Loss15–6Jul 2012Wuhan, ChinaChallengerHardAustraliaAdam FeeneyThailandSonchat Ratiwatana
ThailandSanchai Ratiwatana		4–6, 6–2, [8–10]
Loss15–7Sep 2012Australia F6,Alice SpringsFuturesHardNew ZealandMichael VenusAustraliaAdam Feeney
AustraliaNick Lindahl		6–4, 2–6, [8–10]
Win16–7Jan 2013Nouméa, New CaledoniaChallengerHardJapanToshihide MatsuiNew ZealandArtem Sitak
New ZealandJosé Statham		7–6(8–6), 1–6, [10–4]
Win17–7Feb 2013West Lakes, AustraliaChallengerHardAustraliaMatt ReidAustraliaJames Duckworth
AustraliaGreg Jones		6–2, 6–4
Win18–7Feb 2013Australia F2,MilduraFuturesGrassAustraliaJohn-Patrick SmithAustraliaColin Ebelthite
South AfricaRuan Roelofse		6–3, 6–4
Win19–7Mar 2013Rimouski, CanadaChallengerHardAustraliaJohn-Patrick SmithGermanyPhilipp Marx
RomaniaFlorin Mergea		7–6(7–5), 7–6(9–7)
Loss19–8Apr 2013Guadalajara, MexicoChallengerHardAustraliaJohn-Patrick SmithCroatiaMarin Draganja
CroatiaMate Pavić		7–5, 2–6, [11–13]
Loss19–9May 2013Anning, ChinaChallengerClayAustraliaJohn-Patrick SmithRussiaVictor Baluda
CroatiaDino Marcan		7–6(7–5), 4–6, [7–10]
Win20–9May 2013Kunming, ChinaChallengerHardAustraliaJohn-Patrick SmithJapanYasutaka Uchiyama
JapanGo Soeda		6–4, 6–1
Win21–9Nov 2013Knoxville, United StatesChallengerHardAustraliaJohn-Patrick SmithAustraliaCarsten Ball
CanadaPeter Polansky		6–7(6–8), 6–2, [10–7]
Win22–9Feb 2014Dallas, United StatesChallengerHardAustraliaChris GuccioneUnited StatesRyan Harrison
The BahamasMark Knowles		6–4, 6–2
Win23–9Apr 2014Leon, MexicoChallengerHardAustraliaChris GuccioneNew ZealandMarcus Daniell
New ZealandArtem Sitak		6–3, 6–4
Win24–9Apr 2014Shenzhen, ChinaChallengerHardAustraliaChris GuccioneGermanyDominik Meffert
GermanyTim Pütz		6–3, 7–6(7–5)
Win25–9May 2014Taipei, TaiwanChallengerCarpetAustraliaChris GuccioneUnited StatesAustin Krajicek
AustraliaJohn-Patrick Smith		6–4, 5–7, [10–8]
Win26–9May 2014Gimcheon, South KoreaChallengerHardAustraliaChris GuccioneUnited StatesAustin Krajicek
AustraliaJohn-Patrick Smith		6–7(5–7), 5–7, [10–4]
Loss26–10Apr 2016Leon, MexicoChallengerHardIndiaLeander PaesMexicoSantiago González
CroatiaMate Pavić		4–6, 6–3, [11–13]
Win27–10May 2016Busan, South KoreaChallengerHardIndiaLeander PaesThailandSonchat Ratiwatana
ThailandSanchai Ratiwatana		4–6, 6–1, [10–7]
Win28–10Oct 2016Stockton, United StatesChallengerHardUnited StatesBrian BakerAustraliaMatt Reid
AustraliaJohn-Patrick Smith		6–2, 4–6, [10–2]
Win29–10Nov 2016Charlottesville, United StatesChallengerHardUnited StatesBrian BakerUnited KingdomBrydan Klein
South AfricaRuan Roelofse		6–3, 6–3
Win30–10Mar 2017Drummondville, CanadaChallengerHardCanadaAdil ShamasdinAustraliaMatt Reid
AustraliaJohn-Patrick Smith		6–2, 2–6, [10–8]

Junior Grand Slam finals

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Doubles: 1 (1 runner-up)

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ResultYearTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss2005WimbledonGrassUnited Kingdom Andrew KennaughUnited StatesJesse Levine
United StatesMichael Shabaz		4–6, 1–6

Performance timelines

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Key
W F SFQF#RRRQ#P#DNQAZ#POGSBNMSNTIPNH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (P#) preliminary round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (S) silver or (B) bronze Olympic/Paralympic medal; (NMS) not a Masters tournament; (NTI) not a Tier I tournament; (P) postponed; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Singles

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Tournament2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018SRW–LWin %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian OpenAAQ21RQ1Q1AQ11R3R2R1RQ10 / 53–538%
French OpenAAAAAAAQ1Q31R1RQ1A0 / 20–20%
WimbledonAAAQ1AAAQ21R3R1RQ1A0 / 32–30%
US OpenAAQ2Q1AAAQ12R2RQ1Q1A0 / 22–250%
Win–loss0–00–00–00–10–00–00–00–01–35–41–30–10–00 / 127–1237%
National representation
Summer OlympicsNHANot HeldANot Held1RNH0 / 10–10%
Davis CupAAAAAAAAPOSF1RSFA0 / 22–433%
ATP World Tour Masters 1000
Indian WellsAAAAAQ1AA1R1R1RQ1A0 / 30–30%
MiamiAAAAAAAAA1R2RAA0 / 21–233%
Canada MastersAAAAAAAAAAQ1AA0 / 00–0 – 
Shanghai MastersNot HeldAAAAA1RAAAA0 / 10–10%
Win–loss0–00–00–00–00–00–00–00–00–20–21–20–00–00 / 61–614%
Career statistics
Titles / Finals0 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 0
Overall win–loss0–00–01–11–20–00–00–01–310–1319–224–162–50–00 / 6238–6238%
Year-end ranking6813412652702935752111838160181248–Prize Money $1,950,436

Doubles

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Tournament2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018SRW–L
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian OpenAA1R1R1R2RA2R1R3R3RQFQF0 / 1012–10
French OpenAAAAAAAASF1R1R3RA0 / 46–4
WimbledonAAAAAAA2R1R1R3R3RA0 / 55–5
US OpenAAAAAAAA2R2R3R1RA0 / 44–4
Win–loss0–00–00–10–10–11–10–02–25–43–46–47–43–10 / 2327–23
National representation
Summer OlympicsNHANot HeldANot HeldANH0 / 00–0
Davis CupAAAAAAAAPOSF1RSFA0 / 23–3
Win–loss0–00–00–00–00–00–00–00–00–01–21–01–10–00 / 23–3
Career statistics
Titles / Finals0 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 01 / 40 / 01 / 10 / 00 / 02 / 5
Overall win–loss0–00–00–10–10–12–20–04–324–138–2015–913–83–169–59
Year-end ranking4382962874002232043087931131498054%

Political career

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Electoral performance (Pre-selection)
Year(s)ElectorateCandidatesVotes
2022[a]Nepean Sam Groth74
 David Burgess33
Elizabeth Miller4

On 22 February 2022, Groth won pre-selection for theLiberal Party for the marginalLabor-heldelectorate ofNepean.[10][11] Groth toldSky News Australia that part of his motivation for running was frustration with the extent ofCOVID-related lockdowns inVictoria.[12] Groth won the three-candidate contest with seventy-four votes (67%), compared with runner-up David Burgess' thirty-three, and formerBentleighMPElizabeth Miller with four.[10] He had the backing of formerVictorian PremierJeff Kennett,Federal Treasurer at the time,Josh Frydenberg, state MP forBrightonJames Newbury and former Nepean MPMartin Dixon.[13]

2022 Victorian election

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Electoral term
YearsElectorateTerm
2022–2026Nepean 60th

Speaking before the election, Groth stated of his possibility to win the seat: "It's been extremely positive. I'm confident, if we are to have any chance tonight of theLiberal Party and theCoalition getting into government in this state,Nepean is the one that has to turn."[14]

Groth claimed victory in Nepean on the night of the election with a two-party swing of 7.1% in his favour.[14][15] After the election, Groth was appointed Shadow Minister for Youth and Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events in thePesutto shadow ministry.[16]

In 2023, as a member of Shadow Cabinet, Groth supported leader John Pesutto in voting to expelMoira Deeming from the Parliamentary Liberal Party.[17]

Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party

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Groth resigned from thePesutto shadow cabinet on 13 December 2024, following Pesutto's loss in adefamation case brought by Moira Deeming, stating: "In good conscience, I can no longer continue to serve in this role".[18] This move was criticised by somemoderate members of the party.[19]

On27 December 2024, Groth was elected unopposed as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party under new leaderBrad Battin as part of a broader spill and change among parliamentary leadership.[20]

Expenses controversy

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Groth came under scrutiny in May 2025 after it was revealed he borrowed Liberal Party colleagueGeorgie Crozier's chauffeur to drive him home following a fundraising event at the2024 Australian Open tennis tournament, with theHerald Sun newspaper claiming Groth was "smashed" at the event.

It was also revealed Groth had claimed $1,400 for flights and accommodation to visit South Australia and attend theLIV golf event in Adelaide with his wife. His expenses also showed he claimed for hotel accommodation after theFormula OneMelbourne Grand Prix, with Crozier subsequently stating that Groth "needs to explain his actions."[21][22]

Groth issued a statement saying he had attended the Australian Open in his capacity as Shadow Minister for Sport, Tourism and Events, meeting with industry stakeholders before attending a fundraiser in the evening which he had paid for personally.[citation needed]

With his home inRye being a 100km journey from the event, Groth used the chauffeured vehicle to return home.[21]

Additionally, Groth stated he occasionally stays overnight in Melbourne if he has evening events and commitments the next day in the city, given the distance between Melbourne and his electorate of Nepean. Groth also clarified that he attended the LIV event in South Australia at the invitation of event organisers to meet with stakeholders, and that he personally paid for his wife to attend with him.[23]

Personal life

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Groth was born inNarrandera,New South Wales, and grew up in theRiverina area of southern New South Wales. Groth is an avid supporter of theSydney Swans in theAustralian Football League.[2] He was also a member ofVermont Football Club reserve squad during a hiatus from tennis in 2011.[24]

In January 2019 Groth received theOLY post-nominal title at the Brisbane International tournament.[25]

Between 2009 and 2011, Groth was married to Slovakian-Australian tennis playerJarmila Wolfe.[citation needed]

Groth married long-time partner Brittany Boys in 2018. Boys, a Melburnian, was an amateur women's tennis player and competed at the university level for theUniversity of Richmond in the United States.[26] Groth and Boys have two children, twin boys born in April 2021.[27][28] Groth lives with his family inRye,Victoria, in his electorate.[29][30]

TheHerald Sun has alleged that Boys and Groth met through aTemplestowe tennis club in 2011 while Groth was either 23 or 24 and Boys was 17.[31] Subsequently, Groth and Boys released a statement condemning the newspaper's coverage and threatening the newspaper with a lawsuit.[32]

Notes

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  1. ^To determine the Liberal candidate that will run for the seat.

References

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  3. ^""University of Miami Online High School Student Wins Junior Doubles at Wimbledon," ereleases.com, 12 July 2005, Retrieved 15 July 2009".Archived from the original on 27 May 2011. Retrieved14 July 2009.
  4. ^"USTA: Find a Tennis Tournament & Play Tennis Near You". Archived fromthe original on 5 January 2013.
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  6. ^"Eight Aussie wildcards announced for Australian Open".ABC News. 7 January 2014.Archived from the original on 1 November 2016. Retrieved8 January 2014.
  7. ^"GROTH UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION IN NEWPORT, MEETS KARLOVIC IN SFS". ATP World Tour. 10 July 2014.Archived from the original on 12 July 2014. Retrieved11 July 2014.
  8. ^"Wimbledon: Sam Groth beats James Duckworth, Casey Dellacqua beats Elina Svitolina".ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 3 July 2015. Retrieved3 July 2015.
  9. ^Schlink, Leo (10 January 2018)."Sam Groth plays his last singles match in loss to Taylor Fritz in Australian Open qualifying".News.com.au. Retrieved3 May 2018.
  10. ^abSakkal, Paul (22 February 2022)."Tennis player turned commentator Sam Groth wins Liberal candidacy".The Age.
  11. ^Sakkal, Paul; Morgan, Cassandra (14 December 2021)."Tennis player Sam Groth weighs up running as Liberal in state election".The Age.
  12. ^"Former tennis star wins Liberal preselection".Sky News Australia. 23 February 2022.Archived from the original on 23 February 2022.
  13. ^Brook, Stephen; Hutchinson, Samantha (22 February 2022)."Sam Groth hopes to ace Nepean preselection".The Age.
  14. ^abSciberras, Allanah (26 November 2022)."Former tennis star Sam Groth wins Nepean in Victoria election".Nine News.Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved27 November 2022.
  15. ^"Sky News Australia calls a Liberal gain for Nepean".Sky News Australia. 26 November 2022. Retrieved27 November 2022.
  16. ^"A renewed Liberals and Nationals team putting Victorians first". Liberal Victoria. 19 December 2022. Retrieved27 December 2022.
  17. ^McCubbing, Gus; Durkin, Patrick (12 May 2023)."'Moira is gone': Victorian Liberals expel controversial MP".The Australian Financial Review.Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved11 January 2025.
  18. ^"Sky News Australia: Sam Groth resigns from Victorian shadow cabinet after John Pesutto's refusal to step down following defamation loss".
  19. ^Willingham, Richard (13 December 2024)."Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth resigns from opposition frontbench, casting shadow on John Pesutto's leadership".ABC News.Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved30 December 2024.
  20. ^Boaz, Judd (27 December 2024)."Who is Brad Battin, the new leader of the Victorian Liberal Party?".ABC News.Archived from the original on 27 December 2024. Retrieved27 December 2024.Mr Groth, a former tennis player who was elected as Nepean MP in 2022, will now serve as Mr Battin's deputy.
  21. ^abEddie, Rachel (30 May 2025)."'The entire party is imploding': Groth, Pesutto, Deeming turning Liberal headache into a migraine".The Sydney Morning Herald.Archived from the original on 31 May 2025. Retrieved15 August 2025.
  22. ^White, Alex and Douglas, Carly (30 May 2025)."Liberal MP Georgie Crozier demands Sam Groth explains why he used her chauffeured car after boozy day at Tennis".Herald Sun.Archived from the original on 30 May 2025. Retrieved15 August 2025.
  23. ^"Herald Sun: Sam Groth called out for partying on the public purse with his wife and Bec Judd at an interstate golf tournament".
  24. ^"Solid Groth's back on the ball". 21 May 2013.Archived from the original on 8 November 2013. Retrieved11 June 2014.
  25. ^"ITF Tennis – ABOUT – Articles – Tennis stars honoured with OLY in Brisbane".www.itftennis.com. Archived fromthe original on 6 January 2019.
  26. ^"2016–17 Women's Tennis Roster".richmondspiders.com.University of Richmond.
  27. ^Scott, Jonathan (18 April 2021)."Sam and Brittany Groth Welcome Twin Boys".tennis.com.Archived from the original on 22 February 2022.
  28. ^"Sam and Brittany Groth welcomed their twin boys on Saturday".The Herald Sun. 11 April 2021.Archived from the original on 22 February 2022.
  29. ^Sam Groth [@SamGrothTennis] (1 February 2022)."Sam Groth – State Seat of Nepean" (Tweet) – viaTwitter.
  30. ^Hales, Holly (15 December 2021)."Former Aussie tennis star Sam Groth weighs up shock career switch".news.com.au.Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved6 November 2022.
  31. ^Drill, Stephen (29 July 2025)."Liberal Party courting controversy amid questions about Sam Groth's relationship".Herald Sun.Archived from the original on 28 July 2025. Retrieved29 July 2025.
  32. ^Le Grand, Chip (30 July 2025)."Liberal deputy Sam Groth to test new privacy laws over 'malicious gossip'".The Sydney Morning Herald.Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved15 August 2025.

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