Role Tennis Player Retired 2011 Name Robert Smeets Residence Ipswich, Australia | Career titles 0 Weight 70 kg Prize money $355,595 Height 1.87 m | |
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Plays Left-handed (two-handed backhand) Highest ranking No. 146 (15 September 2008) | ||
Uni Open 2011 - Mens Singles Final - Highlights
Robert Smeets (born 10 November 1985) is an Australian retired professional tennis player. Though born in the Netherlands, Smeets moved to Australia aged 12 and took residency.
Contents
- Uni Open 2011 Mens Singles Final Highlights
- Trainings in Antofagasta for Davis Cup play offs
- Personal life
- Tennis career
- References
Trainings in Antofagasta for Davis Cup play offs
Personal life
Smeets has two sisters, called Karin and Cheyenne. His mother is Jeannette and father, Joe. He lives in Brisbane.
Tennis career
Smeets plays predominantly on the ATP Challenger Series and ITF Men's Circuit. However, he has enjoyed some success on the ATP Tour: at the 2008 Next Generation Adelaide International, he and Chris Guccione, as wildcards, reached the final of the doubles competition. On their way to the final they defeated number 2 seeds Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlich.
Smeets has also reached the second round of his home Grand Slam, the Australian Open, in 2007, by defeating Lukáš Lacko. Smeets reached the third round of the doubles competition, partnering Paul Baccanello in 2006.
In 2008 Smeets was granted a wildcard into the 2008 French Open main draw. He drew Tomáš Berdych, winning one game.