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{{short description|Australian tennis player}}{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}}{{Use Australian English|date=August 2012}}

factoids

Sea Elephant, Tasmania>Elephant's Pass, Tasmania, Australiadf=yes7|1}}Symmons Plains Estate>Symmons Plains, Tasmania, Australiacm=185}}|turnedpro = 1982|retired = 1994|plays = Right-handed (one-handed backhand)US$>$930,856|singlesrecord = 91–138ATP Challenger Tour>Challenger, 0 Futures |highestsinglesranking = No. 80 (28 September 1992)1990 Australian Open – Men's singles>1990)1985 French Open – Men's singles>1985)1988 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles>1988)1988 US Open – Men's singles>1988, 1990 US Open – Men's singles, 1991 US Open – Men's singles>1991, 1992)|Othertournaments = yesTennis at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's singles>1984, demonstration)|doublesrecord = 104–144ATP Challenger Tour>Challenger, 0 Futures |highestdoublesranking = No. 63 (20 April 1992)1992 Australian Open – Men's doubles>1992)1986 French Open – Men's doubles>1986, 1990)1986 Wimbledon Championships – Men's doubles>1986, 1989)1992 US Open – Men's doubles>1992)1987 Australian Open – Mixed doubles>1987)1990 French Open – Mixed doubles>1990)1988 Wimbledon Championships – Mixed doubles>1988)|updated = 23 October 2021}}Simon John Arthur Youl (born 1 July 1965Tasmanian Sporting Hall of Fame Honour Roll, Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts (Tasmanian Government), 2008.) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.

Tennis career

Youl was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder from 1981 to 1984.BOOK, Excellence : the Australian Institute of Sport, 2002, Australian Sports Commission, Canberra, 1-74013-060-X,

Juniors

As a junior player, Youl formed a successful doubles partnership with his fellow Australian player Mark Kratzmann. In 1983, the pair won the Boys' Doubles titles at the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. In singles, he reached three slam finals, attaining a ranking as high as No. 5 in the junior world rankings in 1983.Tennis Australia Profile

Pro tour

As a professional player, Youl won two top-level singles titles (at Schenectady in 1989, and Singapore in 1992), and two tour doubles titles (Casablanca in 1990, and Bucharest in 1994). His best singles performances at Grand Slam events came in reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon in 1988 (lost to Stefan Edberg) and the Australian Open in 1990 (lost to Ivan Lendl).Youl's career-high rankings were world No. 80 in singles and world No. 63 in doubles (both in 1992).

Retirement

He retired from the professional tour in 1994 (playing one Challenger event the following year).WEB, Sporting Hall of Fame Recipients: Simon John Arthur Youl,weblink Tasmanian Government, 27 June 2023, He was forced to retire in 1994 because of persistent knee and back injuries – leaving with a legacy of 13 years on the professional circuit., Since retiring as a player, he has worked as a tennis coach in Hobart, Tasmania.

ATP career finals

Singles: 2 (2 titles){|

valign=top|{|class=wikitable!Legendstyle=background:#f3e6d7|Grand Slam tournaments (0–0)style=background:#ffffcc|ATP World Tour Finals (0–0)style=background:#e9e9e9|ATP Masters Series (0–0)style=background:#d4f1c5|ATP Championship Series (0–0)|ATP World Series (2–0)|{|class=wikitable!Titles by surface|Hard (2–0)|Clay (0–0)|Grass (0–0)|Carpet (0–0)|{|class=wikitable!Titles by setting|Outdoor (2–0)|Indoor (0–0){|class="sortable wikitable"!Result!class=unsortable|W–L!Date!Tournament!Tier!Surface!Opponent!class=unsortable|ScoreWin|1–0Jul 1989}}OTB Open>Schenectady, United States|World Series|HardUSA}} Scott Davis|2–6, 6–4, 6–4Win|2–0Apr 1992}}Singapore Open (men's tennis)>Singapore, Singapore|World Series|HardNED}} Paul Haarhuis|6–4, 6–1

Doubles: 3 (2 titles, 1 runner-up){| valign"top"|{|class"wikitable"

!Legend style="background:#f3e6d7;"|Grand Slam tournaments (0–0) style="background:#ffffcc;"|ATP World Tour Finals (0–0) style="background:#e9e9e9;"|ATP Masters 1000 (0–0) style="background:#d4f1c5;"|ATP Championship Series (0–0)|ATP World Series (2–1)|{|class="wikitable"!Titles by surface|Hard (0–1)|Clay (2–0)|Grass (0–0)|Carpet (0–0)|{|class="wikitable"!Titles by setting|Outdoor (2–1)|Indoor (0–0){|class="sortable wikitable"!Result!class="unsortable"|W–L!Date!Tournament!Tier!Surface!Partner!Opponents!class="unsortable"|ScoreLoss|0–1Oct 1989}}Queensland Open>Brisbane, Australia|Grand Prix|HardAUS}} Broderick DykeAUS}} Darren Cahill{{flagicon|AUS}} Mark Kratzmann|4–6, 7–5, 0–6Win|1–1Mar 1990}}Grand Prix Hassan II>Casablanca, Morocco|World Series|ClayAUS}} Todd WoodbridgeNED}} Paul Haarhuis{{flagicon|NED}} Mark Koevermans|6–3, 6–1Win|2–1Sep 1994}}Romanian Open>Bucharest, Romania|World Series|ClayAUS}} Wayne ArthursESP}} José Antonio Conde (tennis){{flagicon>ESP}} Jordi Arrese|6–4, 6–4

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals

Singles: 7 (5–2){|valigntop|{|classwikitable stylefont-size:97%

!Legendbgcolor=moccasin|ATP Challenger (5–2)bgcolor=cffcff|ITF Futures (0–0)|{|class=wikitable style=font-size:97%!Finals by surface|Hard (3–0)|Clay (1–2)|Grass (0–0)|Carpet (1–0){|class="sortable wikitable"!Result!class="unsortable"|W–L!Date!Tournament!Tier!Surface!Opponent!class="unsortable"|ScoreWin|1–0Nov 1990}}Hobart, AustraliaChallenger|CarpetAUS}} Jamie Morgan|7–6, 7–6Loss|1–1Feb 1991}}Jakarta, IndonesiaChallenger|ClayCZE}} Václav Roubíček|3–6, 6–3, 3–6Win|2–1Nov 1991}}Auckland, New ZealandChallenger|HardAUS}} Patrick Rafter|3–6, 6–3, 6–1Loss|2–2Feb 1992}}Jakarta, IndonesiaChallenger|ClayITA}} Claudio Pistolesi|6–1, 3–6, 2–6Win|3–2Apr 1992}}Singapore, SingaporeChallenger|HardNED}} Paul Haarhuis|6–4, 6–1Win|4–2Jul 1993}}Scheveningen, NetherlandsChallenger|ClayBEL}} Bart Wuyts|7–5, 1–6, 6–4Win|5–2Jul 1994}}Newcastle, United KingdomChallenger|HardAUS}} Brent Larkham|6–1, 7–6

Doubles: 12 (4–8){|valigntop|{|classwikitable stylefont-size:97%

!Legendbgcolor=moccasin|ATP Challenger (4–8)bgcolor=cffcff|ITF Futures (0–0)|{|class=wikitable style=font-size:97%!Finals by surface|Hard (2–3)|Clay (1–3)|Grass (0–0)|Carpet (1–2){|class="sortable wikitable"!Result!class="unsortable"|W–L!Date!Tournament!Tier!Surface!Partner!Opponents!class="unsortable"|ScoreLoss|0–1May 1989}}Salzburg, AustriaChallenger|ClayAUS}} Brett CusterGER}} Martin Sinner {{flagicon|GER}} Michael Stich|walkoverWin|1–1Apr 1991}}Nagoya, JapanChallenger|HardUSA}} Glenn LayendeckerNGR}} Nduka Odizor {{flagicon|AUS}} Sandon Stolle|3–6, 7–6, 7–6Loss|1–2Nov 1991}}Hobart, AustraliaChallenger|CarpetAUS}} Bret RichardsonAUS}} Michael Brown (tennis) {{flagicon>AUS}} Andrew Kratzmann|6–3, 3–6, 6–7Win|2–2Nov 1991}}Christchurch, New ZealandChallenger|CarpetAUS}} Neil BorwickAUS}} Jamie Morgan (tennis) {{flagicon>AUS}} Sandon Stolle|7–5, 7–6Loss|2–3Feb 1993}}Indian Wells, United StatesChallenger|HardAUS}} Neil BorwickAUS}} Patrick Rafter {{flagicon|AUS}} Jason Stoltenberg|4–6, 3–6Loss|2–4Jan 1994}}Wellington, New ZealandChallenger|HardAUS}} Sandon StolleUSA}} Martin Blackman {{flagicon|USA}} Kenny Thorne|7–6, 3–6, 4–6Loss|2–5Feb 1994}}Wolfsburg, GermanyChallenger|CarpetAUS}} Wayne ArthursUSA}} Rich Benson {{flagiconAdam Malik (tennis)>Adam Malik|6–7, 4–6Loss|2–6Apr 1994}}Puerto Vallarta, MexicoChallenger|HardAUS}} Paul KilderryARG}} Pablo Albano {{flagicon|VEN}} Nicolás Pereira|4–6, 6–3, 6–7Win|3–6Jul 1994}}Newcastle, United KingdomChallenger|HardGBR}} Neil BroadAUS}} Joshua Eagle {{flagicon|NED}} Tom Kempers|6–4, 6–7, 6–4Loss|3–7Aug 1994}}Graz, AustriaChallenger|ClayAUS}} Wayne ArthursNED}} Hendrik Jan Davids {{flagicon|NED}} Stephen Noteboom|6–4, 3–6, 6–7Win|4–7Sep 1994}}Merano, ItalyChallenger|ClaySWE}} Tomas NydahlPOR}} Emanuel Couto {{flagicon|POR}} João Cunha-Silva|6–4, 4–6, 6–4Loss|4–8Sep 1994}}Venice, ItalyChallenger|ClaySWE}} Tomas NydahlITA}} Cristian Brandi {{flagicon|ITA}} Federico Mordegan|3–6, 6–4, 3–6

Junior Grand Slam finals

Singles: 3 (3 runner-ups){|class"sortable wikitable"

!style="width:40px;"|Result!style="width:30px;"|Year!style="width:150px;"|Tournament!style="width:50px;"|Surface!style="width:150px;"|Opponent!style="width:125px;" class="unsortable"|Score style="background:#ffffcc;"Loss1982 Australian Open>Australian Open>AUS}} Mark Kratzmann3–6, 5–7 style="background:#ffffcc;"Loss1983 Australian Open>Australian Open>SWE}} Stefan Edberg4–6, 4–6 style="background:#ccccff;"Loss1983 US Open (tennis)>US Open (tennis)>US OpenHard{{flagiconStefan Edberg>|2–6, 4–6

Doubles: 3 (3 titles){|class"sortable wikitable"

!style="width:40px;"|Result!style="width:30px;"|Year!style="width:150px;"|Tournament!style="width:50px;"|Surface!style="width:150px;"|Partnet!style="width:150px;"|Opponents!style="width:125px;" class="unsortable"|Score style="background:#ebc2af;"Win1983 French Open>French Open>AUS}} Mark Kratzmann{{flagiconCarin Anderholm {{flagicon>SWE}} Olli Rahnasto6–4, 6–4 style="background:#ccffcc;"Win1983 Wimbledon Championships>Wimbledon Championships>WimbledonGrass{{flagiconMark Kratzmann>ROU}} Mihnea Nastase {{flagiconOlli Rahnasto>|6–4, 6–4 style="background:#ccccff;"Win1983 US Open (tennis)>US Open (tennis)>US OpenHard{{flagiconMark Kratzmann>USA}} Patrick McEnroe {{flagiconBrad Pearce (tennis)>Brad Pearce6–1, 7–6

Performance timelines

{{Performance key|short=yes|active=no}}

Singles{|classwikitable styletext-align:center

!Tournament!!1982!!1983!!1984!!1985!!1986!!1987!!1988!!1989!!1990!!1991!!1992!!1993!!1994!!1995!!SR!!W–L!!Win %Grand Slam tournamentsAustralian Open1R2R2R2R|A1R2R1R4R1R2R1RQ2|A!0 / 11!8–11!{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=11|integer=yes}}French Open|A1R1R3R1R|A1R1R1R|A1RQ3Q3|A!0 / 8!2–8!{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=8|integer=yes}}Wimbledon|AQ21RQ21R1R4R1R1RQ22R1R1RQ1!0 / 9!4–9!{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=9|integer=yes}}US Open|A|A|A|A|A|A1R|A1R1R1R|A|A|A!0 / 4!0–4!{{tennis win percentage|won=0|lost=4|integer=yes}}style=font-weight:bold;background:#efefef!style=text-align:left|Win–loss!0–1!1–2!1–3!3–2!0–2!0–2!4–4!0–3!3–4!0–2!2–4!0–2!0–1!0–0!0 / 32!14–32!{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=32|integer=yes}}National representationSummer OlympicsNHQFNot Held|ANot Held|ANot Held!0 / 1!2–1!{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=1|integer=yes}}ATP Masters SeriesIndian Wells|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A1RQ2|A|A!0 / 1!0–1!{{tennis win percentage|won=0|lost=1|integer=yes}}Miami|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A1R|A|A!0 / 1!0–1!{{tennis win percentage|won=0|lost=1|integer=yes}}Canada|A|A|A|A|A|A2R2R1R3R3R|A|A|A!0 / 5!6–5!{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=5|integer=yes}}Cincinnati|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A2R|A|A|A!0 / 1!1–1!{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=1|integer=yes}}style=font-weight:bold;background:#efefef!style=text-align:left|Win–loss!0–0!0–0!0–0!0–0!0–0!0–0!1–1!1–1!0–1!2–1!3–3!0–1!0–0!0–0!0 / 3!7–8!{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=8|integer=yes}}

Doubles{|classwikitable styletext-align:center

!Tournament!!1982!!1983!!1984!!1985!!1986!!1987!!1988!!1989!!1990!!1991!!1992!!1993!!1994!!SR!!W–L!!Win %Grand Slam tournamentsAustralian Open1R2R2R1R|A2R2R|A3R1RQF2R1R!0 / 0!10–11!{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=11|integer=yes}}French Open|A|A2R2R2R1R1R|A3R2R1R1R|A!0 / 9!6–9!{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=9|integer=yes}}Wimbledon|AQ21R1RQFQ12RQF1R3R3R2RQ1!0 / 9!12–9!{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=9|integer=yes}}US Open|A|A|A|A|A|A3R|A1R2RQF|A|A!0 / 4!6–4!{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=4|integer=yes}}style=font-weight:bold;background:#efefef!style=text-align:left|Win–loss!0–1!1–1!2–3!1–3!4–2!1–2!4–4!3–1!4–4!4–4!8–4!2–3!0–1!0 / 33!28–33!{{tennis win percentage|won=28|lost=33|integer=yes}}ATP Tour Masters 1000Indian Wells Masters|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A1RQ1|A!0 / 1!0–1!{{tennis win percentage|won=0|lost=1|integer=yes}}Miami Open|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A2R2R3R|A!0 / 3!3–3!{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}Monte Carlo|A|A|A1R|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A!0 / 1!0–1!{{tennis win percentage|won=0|lost=1|integer=yes}}Rome|A|A|A|A1R|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A!0 / 1!0–1!{{tennis win percentage|won=0lost=1|integer=yes}}Canada|A|A|A|A|A|A2R1R2R1R2R|A|A!0 / 5!3–5!{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=5|integer=yes}}Cincinnati|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A|ASF|A|A|A!0 / 1!3–1!{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}style=font-weight:bold;background:#efefef!style=text-align:left|Win–loss!0–0!0–0!0–0!0–1!0–1!0–0!1–1!0–1!1–1!4–3!2–3!1–1!0–0!0 / 12!9–12!{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=12|integer=yes}}

Mixed doubles{|classwikitable styletext-align:center

!Tournament!!1987!!1988!!1989!!1990!!1991!!1992!!SR!!W–L!!Win %Grand Slam tournamentsAustralian Open2R|A|A|A|A1R!0 / 2!1–2!{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=2|integer=yes}}French Open|A1R|ASF|A|A!0 / 2!4–2!{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=2|integer=yes}}Wimbledon1R3R1R2R1R1R!0 / 6!3–6!{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=6|integer=yes}}US Open|A|A|A|A|A|A!0 / 0!0–0!{{tennis win percentage|won=0|lost=0|integer=yes}}style=font-weight:bold;background:#efefefWin–loss!1–2!2–2!0–1!4–2!0–1!0–2!0 / 10!8–10!{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=10|integer=yes}}

References

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External links

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• {{Tennis Australia}}
• Tennis Tasmania

{{French Open boys' doubles champions}}{{Wimbledon boys' doubles champions}}{{US Open boys' doubles champions}}