Birthdate: 1 March 1990
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Residence: Sydney, Australia
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 63kg
Plays: Right Handed (Double Handed Backhand)
Andrew Thomas is of Greek Cypriot origin. Andrew began playing tennis at five years of age when his mother took him to a tiny tots tennis class and discovered his natural talent.
Andrew holds the distinction of being the best in the world for his age and is the only Australian tennis player to win the Les Petit in France, the most prestigious event for 14 year olds in the world. Past winners include Roger Federer, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Marat Safin. Andrew has also won the 12/U Orange Bowl in America, the most prestigious tennis event for 12 year olds in the world.
Ian Barclay, who guided Pat Cash to Grand Slam greatness in the 1980’s coached Andrew for several years. Barclay said “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone more talented than him. Andrew is the best 12 year old I have ever seen”.
Currently coached fulltime by Jason Scivetti who spent several years as a high performance coach at the prestigious Bolleteri Tennis Academy. He trains three hours a day and studies by correspondence.
Andrew’s hero is Pete Sampras, the greatest tennis player of all time and his dream is to win all four grand slam tournaments.
In February 2005 Andrew Thomas was inducted at the Gala Dinner into the Greek Australian Sports Hall of Fame held at the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney. Mr Alan Jones AO was the Master of Ceremonies and the evening was attended by Mr Malcolm Turnbull MP representing Prime Minister Howard as well as many leading figures within the Greek community. The Greek Australian Sports Hall of Fame was established by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and it is the only Hellenic Sports Hall of Fame outside of Greece. It recognises sporting achievements attained by Australians of Greek heritage who have distinguished themselves at either National or International level. Mr John Giavis, President of the Hellenic Tennis Association Inc (Australia) who nominated Andrew for induction into the Hall of Fame, said “it was a wonderful achievement to be inducted alongside some of the biggest names in Australian sports. Andrew is certainly on the way to becoming Australia’s next tennis star”.
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