James Watt (tennis)
| Country (sports) | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 June 2000 Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Height | 2.09 m (6 ft 10 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed, two handed backhand |
| College | Saint Mary's College of California |
| Prize money | $16,562 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 713 (19 May 2025) |
| Current ranking | No. 722 (30 June 2025) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 165 (9 June 2025) |
| Current ranking | No. 170 (30 June 2025) |
| Team competitions | |
| Last updated on: 14 July 2025. | |
James Watt (born 9 June 2000) is a New Zealand tennis player.[1] He has a career high doubles ranking of No. 165 achieved on 9 June 2025.[2]
He attended Saint Mary's College of California in the United States.[3]
Career
In July 2023, playing alongside compatriot Isaac Becroft, he won the men's doubles title at the Caloundra International (M15) event on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.[4]
In September 2024, he lost in the final of the singles at the Darwin Tennis International in Darwin, Australia going three sets against Omar Jasika, a player ranked over 1100 places higher than him in the rankings.[5] In October 2024, he won the doubles $25,000 ITF tournament in Cairns, Australia alongside Matt Hulme.[6][7]
In January 2025, he was awarded a wildcard into the main draw of the men's doubles at the 2025 ASB Classic in Auckland, alongside Marcus Daniell where they were drawn against Roberto Carballes Baena and Luciano Darderi in the first round.[8] In June, playing alongside Finn Reynolds, he won his first doubles Challenger title in Tyler, Texas, defeating Alex Martinez and Adria Soriano Barrera in the final in straight sets.[9]
References
- ^ "First pro tennis win for former Timaru player". Stuff. 11 August 2023.
- ^ "James Watt". ATP. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "James Watt Repeats as UCSB Champion". smcgaels. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Becroft and Watt win their first pro title". Tennis.Kiwi. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "James Watt pushes player ranked 1100 places higher in final". Tennis.Kiwi. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Cashmere, Elmwood to reignite tennis rivalry for interclub opener". Otago Daily Times. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "THE STAGE IS SET FOR THRILLING CAIRNS PRO TOUR FINALS". Tennis.com.au. 5 October 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "A tennis career ends, but a new chapter begins". Tennis.Kiwi. 5 January 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Reynolds, Watt claim Challenger title in Texas, reach career-high rankings". Tennis.Kiwi. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2025.