Sam Groth
Samuel Groth OLY, MP (born 19 October 1987) is an Australian politician and a former professional tennis player. Sitting as a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, Groth represents the Liberal Party in the seat of Nepean. He is also the Shadow Minister for Youth and Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events since December 2022.
Sam Groth | |
|---|---|
| Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2022 | |
| Leader | John Pesutto |
| Preceded by | Cindy McLeish |
| Shadow Minister for Youth | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2022 | |
| Leader | John Pesutto |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Nepean | |
| Assumed office 26 November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Brayne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Groth 19 October 1987 Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal (since 2021) |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Blairgowrie, Victoria, Australia |
Tennis career | |
| Country (sports) | Australia |
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Turned pro | 2006 |
| Retired | 2018 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,950,436 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 38–62 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 53 (10 August 2015) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2015) |
| French Open | 1R (2015, 2016) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2015) |
| US Open | 2R (2014, 2015) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 69–59 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 24 (2 February 2015) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2017, 2018) |
| French Open | SF (2014) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2016, 2017) |
| US Open | 3R (2016) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2017) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | SF (2015, 2017) |
| Last updated on: 9 August 2021. | |
His highest ATP 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 the 2014 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. He hit the fastest serve on record at 263 km/h (163.4 mph) in 2012 at the ATP Challenger in Busan. Prior to his political career, he worked for the Nine Network's tennis broadcasts and as a host on Postcards.