Sam Groth

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Sam Groth
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Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Victoria
In office
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LeaderJess Wilson
Brad Battin
Preceded byDavid Southwick
Succeeded byDavid Southwick
Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party
In office
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LeaderJess Wilson
Brad Battin
Preceded byDavid Southwick
Succeeded byDavid Southwick
Member of the Victorian Parliament
for Nepean
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Preceded byChris Brayne
Succeeded byAnthony Marsh
Personal details
BornSamuel Groth
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Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia[1]
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PartyLiberal (since 2021)
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(m. 2009; div. 2011)​
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Brittany Boys
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(m. 2018)​
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OccupationPolitician, professional tennis player, television presenter.
Websitewww.samgrothnepean.com.au
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Tennis career
Country (sports)File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
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Turned pro2006
Retired2018
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$1,950,436
Singles
Career record38–62
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 53 (10 August 2015)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open3R (2015)
French Open1R (2015, 2016)
Wimbledon3R (2015)
US Open2R (2014, 2015)
Doubles
Career record69–59
Career titles2
Highest rankingNo. 24 (2 February 2015)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenQF (2017, 2018)
French OpenSF (2014)
Wimbledon3R (2016, 2017)
US Open3R (2016)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian OpenSF (2017)
Team competitions
Davis CupSF (2015, 2017)
Last updated on: 9 August 2021.
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Samuel Groth (born 19 October 1987) is an Australian politician and professional tennis player. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the seat of Nepean in 2022 representing the Victorian Liberal Party until his retirement from Parliament in February 2026, causing a by-election. Prior to his resignation from Parliament he had served Deputy Leader of the state Liberal Party between 27 December 2024 and 28 January 2026.

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 holds the record for the world's fastest serve at 263 km/h (163.4 mph), which he hit 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.

Tennis career

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Groth in 2010

Juniors

Groth and Andrew Kennaugh of Great Britain made it to the finals of the 2005 Wimbledon boys' doubles championship, coming runners up to Jesse Levine and Michael Shabaz 6–4, 6–1.[2]

2007–2013: Fastest serve on record

In 2007, Groth beat compatriot Mark Philippoussis; subsequently, Philippoussis focused on the senior's tour. Groth qualified for the ATP event in Nottingham where he defeated Britain's Jamie Baker 7–6, 6–3 in the first round. He lost his second round match to seeded Gilles Simon 7–6(7–1), 4–6, 4–6.

At the 2009 Australian Open he set a record for the fastest serve by a male player (232 km/h). He lost in the qualification to Wimbledon 2009 to Jesse Levine 4–6, 7–6, 5–7.[3]

In 2012, during an ATP Challenger in Busan, Groth hit the fastest serve on record with a 163.4 mph (263.0 km/h) ace, but lost the match to Uładzimir Ihnatsik, 4–6, 3–6.[4]

In November 2013, he reached the final of the Champaign Challenger, eventually losing in 3 sets to Tennys Sandgren 6–3, 3–6, 6–7. However, by reaching the final there, and the semi-final of Dunlop World Challenge the following week, his ranking improved to a career high of no.173.

2014

In 2014, Groth was awarded a wildcard into the main draw at the Brisbane International, where he made his first ATP World Tour quarterfinal appearance.

On 8 January, Groth was awarded a wildcard into the main draw at the Australian Open,[5] albeit lost in the first round to 28th seed, Vasek Pospisil in straight sets.

In March, Groth qualified for the Indian Wells Masters, although, his journey in the tournament didn't last long as he lost in the first round to Mikhail Kukushkin, [4–7] in the third set tie-break.

On 17 March, Groth entered and won the Rimouski Challenger in Canada. This was his first Challenger tour title. Two weeks later, he made the final of the León Challenger, but lost to no.1 seed, Rajeev Ram. This success shot him up to a new career high world ranking of 136.

At the French Open, Groth made it to the last round of qualifying, but lost to Simone Bolelli 4–6, 2–6. This was his best French Open result to date. He partnered Andrey Golubev in the Men's doubles, where they made it to the semifinal. This increased his doubles ranking to a career high of no.41. In June, Groth made the final of the Nottingham Challenge but lost to compatriot Nick Kyrgios 6–7(3–7), 6–7(7–9). Groth made his Wimbledon debut after winning his way through qualifying, but lost in the first round to Alexandr Dolgopolov in straight sets.

In July, Groth entered the Hall of Fame Open, where he reached his maiden ATP semi-final, defeating defending champion Nicolas Mahut in the quarterfinal. This achievement saw him break into the top 100 rankings for the first time in his career.[6]

In August, Groth won his first Grand Slam match, defeating Albert Ramos Viñolas 6–3, 7–6(7–5), 6–3 in the US Open. In the second round, he was defeated by Roger Federer in straight sets 4–6, 4–6, 4–6.

2015

Groth started the 2015 season at the 2015 Brisbane International, where he was awarded a wildcard into the main draw. He defeated defending champion and compatriot Lleyton Hewitt in the first round, and then Łukasz Kubot in the second round before losing to eventual finalist Milos Raonic in the quarterfinals 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–7(2–7). At the Australian Open, Groth defeated Filip Krajinović in the first round, compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round before losing to another compatriot Bernard Tomic in the third round. This was his best grand slam performance to date. In February, Groth headed to North America and lost in the second round of the Memphis Open to eventual runner-up Kevin Anderson. Groth lost in the first round of the Delray Beach Open, Abierto Mexicano Telcel, Indian Wells and the Miami Open. He then played the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships and defeated Víctor Estrella Burgos in the first round. He then played top seed Feliciano López in the second round where he lost in straight sets.

Groth then played at the Santaizi Challenger as the 2nd seed. He cruised through to the final where he defeated Konstantin Kravchuk to win the title. His next tournament was the Busan Open where he was again the 2nd seed. He defeated compatriot Alex Bolt in the first round but then lost to Franko Škugor. At the French Open, Groth led 21st seed Pablo Cuevas by a set in the first round, before being run down in 4 sets.

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Groth with Sergiy Stakhovsky at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.

Groth started his grass court season at the Manchester Challenger where he reached the final and defeated compatriot Luke Saville to win the title. He then competed at the ATP Mercedes Cup where he defeated Sergiy Stakhovsky in the first round. He then scored his first top 20 win by defeating world number 12 Feliciano López to reach the quarterfinal. At Wimbledon, Groth defeated 31st seed Jack Sock in the round of 128, compatriot James Duckworth in the round 64[7] to set up a third round match against Roger Federer.

In this 3rd round match, he made the second fastest serve ever at the Wimbledon tournament (147 mph), and was the only player to take a set off of Federer in until the final, losing to the 7-time champion 4–6, 4–6, 7–6(7–5), 2–6. Groth then represented Australia at the Davis Cup in the quarterfinal. Australia was down 2–0 to Kazakhstan when Groth played the doubles rubber with Lleyton Hewitt. The pair won in straight sets to take the tie to 2–1. Groth then replaced Nick Kyrgios to play Mikhail Kukushkin where he defeated him in 4 sets to level the tie at 2–2. Hewitt then won the 5th rubber to ensure Australia a place in the Davis Cup semi-finals with a come from behind win. Groth next contested the Bogotá Open as the 6th seed where he defeated Guido Pella before losing to former world number 8 Radek Štěpánek in straight sets. He then played at the Atlanta Open and defeated Frances Tiafoe in the first round. He then lost to eventual finalist and fifth seed Marcos Baghdatis in 3 sets. Groth then competed at the Citi Open, where he reached his first ATP500 Quarterfinal after defeating Thomaz Bellucci, 9th seeded Viktor Troicki and 7th seeded Feliciano López before losing to eventual champion Kei Nishikori. This was also the first time Groth defeated back-to-back top 20 players. Groth next played at the Winston-Salem Open and defeated Jared Donaldson before losing to eventual semi-finalist Steve Johnson. At the US Open, Groth defeated former world number 13 Alexandr Dolgopolov in the first round, before losing to 26th seed Tommy Robredo in the second round. Groth also played the Men's doubles with Lleyton Hewitt, bowing out with a loss in the second round.

2016: Loss of form

Groth began 2016 with a wildcard entry into the Brisbane International. He lost to Chung Hyeon in the first round. He also lost in round one at the Sydney International to Federico Delbonis. At the Australian Open, Groth defeated Adrian Mannarino before losing to number 2 seed Andy Murray in the second round. Groth partnered Lleyton Hewitt in the men's doubles at the Australian Open, making it to the third round. Groth played for Australia in Davis Cup losing his singles match to John Isner in straight sets. He had a first round loss at the first Masters 1000 of the year at Indian Wells to Leonardo Mayer. Groth then defeated Víctor Estrella Burgos at the Miami Open before going down to Dominic Thiem in the second round. At the French Open, Groth lost in round 1 to 9-time champion Rafael Nadal. At Wimbledon, Groth lost in the first round to Kei Nishikori. Groth had a last-minute call-up to represent Australia at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, albeit losing to Belgium's David Goffin in the first round. Groth played across North America with limited success on the ATP singles World Tour, although the misery was short-lived as he won his second doubles title in Newport before returning to the Challenger Circuit, winning his 4th singles title in Las Vegas. Groth ended the 2016 season as the world no.185 rank.

2017

Groth began 2017 with a wildcard into the 2017 Brisbane International, where he defeated Pierre-Hugues Herbert before losing to Dominic Thiem in the second round. Groth reached the quarterfinal of the 2017 Canberra Challenger, losing to eventual champion Dudi Sela. Groth lost in the first round of 2017 Australian Open to Steve Darcis, before pairing up with Chris Guccione to reach the quarterfinal of the doubles, losing to eventual champions Henri Kontinen and John Peers. In February, Groth was selected to play in the first round of the 2017 Davis Cup against the Czech Republic, he paired with John Peers to win the doubles and taking Australia to a whitewash victory of 3–0. Groth toured to North America, beginning by losing qualifying in the singles for Indian Wells Masters, then at the Drummondville Challenger he also lost qualifying in the singles, before going onto win the doubles at Drummondville. In June, Groth made the semi-final of Ilkley Trophy.

2018: Retirement

The 2018 Australian Open turned out to be Groth's last tournament before his retirement. He lost in his singles quarterfinal match to Taylor Fritz. He paired with former world no. 1 compatriot Lleyton Hewitt in doubles, where they reached the quarterfinals. He also paired with compatriot Samantha Stosur in the mixed doubles.[8]

ATP career finals

Doubles: 5 (2 titles, 3 runner-ups)

Legend
Grand Slam tournaments (0–0)
ATP World Tour Finals (0–0)
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 (0–0)
ATP World Tour 500 Series (0–1)
ATP World Tour 250 Series (2–2)
Titles by surface
Hard (1–3)
Clay (0–0)
Grass (1–0)
Titles by setting
Outdoor (2–2)
Indoor (0–1)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1–0 [[2014 Claro Open Colombia – Doubles|Template:Dts]] Colombia Open, Colombia 250 Series Hard Template:Flagicon Chris Guccione Template:Flagicon Nicolás Barrientos
Template:Flagicon Juan Sebastián Cabal 		7–6(7–5), 6–7(3–7), [11–9]
Loss 1–1 [[2014 Citi Open – Men's doubles|Template:Dts]] Washington Open, United States 500 Series Hard Template:Flagicon Leander Paes Template:Flagicon Jean-Julien Rojer
Template:Flagicon Horia Tecău 		5–7, 4–6
Loss 1–2 [[2014 ATP Shenzhen Open – Doubles|Template:Dts]] Shenzhen Open, China 250 Series Hard Template:Flagicon Chris Guccione Template:Flagicon Jean-Julien Rojer
Template:Flagicon Horia Tecău 		4–6, 6–7(4–7)
Loss 1–3 [[2014 Kremlin Cup – Men's doubles|Template:Dts]] Kremlin Cup, Russia 250 Series Hard (i) Template:Flagicon Chris Guccione Template:Flagicon František Čermák
Template:Flagicon Jiří Veselý 		6–7(2–7), 5–7
Win 2–3 [[2016 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships – Doubles|Template:Dts]] Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, United States 250 Series Grass Template:Flagicon Chris Guccione Template:Flagicon Jonathan Marray
Template:Flagicon Adil Shamasdin 		6–4, 6–3

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals

Singles: 22 (11–11)

Legend
ATP Challenger (4–6)
ITF Futures (7–5)
Finals by surface
Hard (7–8)
Clay (1–1)
Grass (2–2)
Carpet (1–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Template:Dts Australia F12, Mildura Futures Grass Template:Flagicon Alun Jones 6–3, 5–7, 4–6
Loss 0–2 Template:Dts Australia F7, Gloucester Futures Clay Template:Flagicon Miles Armstrong 7–6(8–6), 1–6, 3–6
Win 1–2 Template:Dts USA F7, Mobile Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Jesse Witten 6–2, 3–0 ret.
Loss 1–3 Template:Dts Fergana, Uzbekistan Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Lukáš Lacko 6–4, 5–7, 6–7(4–7)
Win 2–3 Template:Dts Turkey F9, Antalya Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Radu Albot 6–3, 6–1
Win 3–3 Template:Dts Turkey F10, Antalya Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Artem Smirnov 6–4, 6–2
Loss 3–4 Template:Dts Australia F12, Traralgon Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Amir Weintraub 2–6, 4–6
Win 4–4 Template:Dts Australia F13, Bendigo Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Benjamin Mitchell 7–6(9–7), 6–4
Loss 4–5 Template:Dts Burnie, Australia Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Danai Udomchoke 6–7(5–7), 3–6
Win 5–5 Template:Dts Australia F3, Ipswich Futures Clay Template:Flagicon Jason Kubler 5–7, 6–3, 6–2
Win 6–5 Template:Dts Korea F1, Daegu Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Frederik Nielsen 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 6–1
Loss 6–6 Template:Dts Korea F2, Changwon Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Michał Przysiężny 6–3, 5–7, 3–6
Loss 6–7 Template:Dts Australia F6, Alice Springs Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Matthew Barton 6–7(3–7), 3–6
Win 7–7 Template:Dts Australia F2, Mildura Futures Grass Template:Flagicon Matthew Barton 6–1, 6–4
Loss 7–8 Template:Dts Champaign-Urbana, United States Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Tennys Sandgren 6–3, 3–6, 6–7(4–7)
Win 8–8 Template:Dts Rimouski, Canada Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Ante Pavić 7–6(7–3), 6–2
Loss 8–9 Template:Dts Leon, Mexico Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Rajeev Ram 2–6, 2–6
Loss 8–10 Template:Dts Nottingham, United Kingdom Challenger Grass Template:Flagicon Nick Kyrgios 6–7(3–7), 6–7(7–9)
Loss 8–11 Template:Dts Knoxville, United States Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Adrian Mannarino 6–3, 6–7(6–8), 4–6
Win 9–11 Template:Dts Taipei, Taiwan Challenger Carpet Template:Flagicon Konstantin Kravchuk 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 7–6(7–3)
Win 10–11 Template:Dts Manchester, United Kingdom Challenger Grass Template:Flagicon Luke Saville 7–5, 6–1
Win 11–11 Template:Dts Las Vegas, United States Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Santiago Giraldo 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 7–5

Doubles: 40 (30–10)

Legend
ATP Challenger (19–5)
ITF Futures (11–5)
Finals by surface
Hard (21–8)
Clay (2–1)
Grass (5–1)
Carpet (2–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1–0 Template:Dts Australia F11, Barmera Futures Grass Template:Flagicon Joseph Sirianni Template:Flagicon Callum Beale
Template:Flagicon Joel Kerley 		6–2, 5–7, [10–4]
Loss 1–1 Template:Dts Great Britain F10, Frinton-on-Sea Futures Grass Template:Flagicon Andrew Coelho Template:Flagicon Andrew Kennaugh
Template:Flagicon Tom Rushby 		5–7, 7–6(7–3), 4–6
Loss 1–2 Template:Dts France F12, Bagnères-de-Bigorre Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Paul Baccanello Template:Flagicon Thomas Oger
Template:Flagicon Nicolas Tourte 		6–2, 3–6, 4–6
Loss 1–3 Template:Dts Great Britain F6, Sunderland Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Andrew Coelho Template:Flagicon Jamie Baker
Template:Flagicon Aisam Qureshi 		3–6, 6–3, 3–6
Win 2–3 Template:Dts Algeria F3, Algiers Futures Clay Template:Flagicon Edward Seator Template:Flagicon Matus Horecny
Template:Flagicon Martin Hromec 		6–3, 3–6, 6–1
Win 3–3 Template:Dts Spain F21, Puerto Cruz Futures Carpet Template:Flagicon Andrew Coelho Template:Flagicon Agustin Boje-Ordonez
Template:Flagicon Pablo Martin-Adalia 		6–4, 7–6(7–5)
Win 4–3 Template:Dts France F12, Bagnères-de-Bigorre Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Andrew Coelho Template:Flagicon Daniel King-Turner
Template:Flagicon Pierrick Ysern 		6–4, 4–6, [10–6]
Win 5–3 Template:Dts Australia F7, Gloucester Futures Clay Template:Flagicon Joseph Sirianni Template:Flagicon Kaden Hensel
Template:Flagicon Adam Hubble 		6–4, 6–3
Win 6–3 Template:Dts Burnie, Australia Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Joseph Sirianni Template:Flagicon Nima Roshan
Template:Flagicon José Statham 		6–3, 1–6, [10–4]
Win 7–3 Template:Dts Australia F1, Mildura Futures Grass Template:Flagicon Nathan Healey Template:Flagicon Andrew Coelho
Template:Flagicon Brydan Klein 		6–3, 6–4
Win 8–3 Template:Dts Australia F3, Perth Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Adam Feeney Template:Flagicon Matthew Ebden
Template:Flagicon Miles Armstrong 		5–7, 6–4, [10–7]
Win 9–3 Template:Dts New Delhi, India Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Colin Ebelthite Template:Flagicon Mohammad Ghareeb
Template:Flagicon Illya Marchenko 		2–6, 7–6(7–5), [10–8]
Win 10–3 Template:Dts Campos do Jordão, Brazil Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Josh Goodall Template:Flagicon Rogério Dutra Silva
Template:Flagicon Júlio Silva 		7–6(7–4), 6–3
Win 11–3 Template:Dts Burnie, Australia Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Matthew Ebden Template:Flagicon James Lemke
Template:Flagicon Dane Propoggia 		6–7(8–10), 7–6(7–4), [10–8]
Win 12–3 Template:Dts Australia F1, Mildura Futures Grass Template:Flagicon Matthew Ebden Template:Flagicon Adam Hubble
Template:Flagicon Sadik Kadir 		6–3, 4–6, [10–4]
Win 13–3 Template:Dts Australia F2, Berri Futures Grass Template:Flagicon Matthew Ebden Template:Flagicon Huang Liang-chi
Template:Flagicon Lee Hsin-han 		6–3, 7–6(9–7)
Loss 13–4 Template:Dts Australia F12, Traralgon Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Sebastian Rieschick Template:Flagicon Colin Ebelthite
Template:Flagicon Adam Feeney 		3–6, 6–4, [13–15]
Win 14–4 Template:Dts Caloundra, Australia Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Matthew Ebden Template:Flagicon Pavol Červenák
Template:Flagicon Ivo Klec 		6–3, 3–6, [10–1]
Loss 14–5 Template:Dts Pingguo, China Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Colin Ebelthite Template:Flagicon John Paul Fruttero
Template:Flagicon Raven Klaasen 		2–6, 4–6
Win 15–5 Template:Dts Korea F1, Daegu Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Adam Hubble Template:Flagicon Hong Chung
Template:Flagicon Suk-Young Jeong 		6–1, 6–4
Loss 15–6 Template:Dts Wuhan, China Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Adam Feeney Template:Flagicon Sonchat Ratiwatana
Template:Flagicon Sanchai Ratiwatana 		4–6, 6–2, [8–10]
Loss 15–7 Template:Dts Australia F6, Alice Springs Futures Hard Template:Flagicon Michael Venus Template:Flagicon Adam Feeney
Template:Flagicon Nick Lindahl 		6–4, 2–6, [8–10]
Win 16–7 Template:Dts Nouméa, New Caledonia Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Toshihide Matsui Template:Flagicon Artem Sitak
Template:Flagicon José Statham 		7–6(8–6), 1–6, [10–4]
Win 17–7 Template:Dts West Lakes, Australia Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Matt Reid Template:Flagicon James Duckworth
Template:Flagicon Greg Jones 		6–2, 6–4
Win 18–7 Template:Dts Australia F2, Mildura Futures Grass Template:Flagicon John-Patrick Smith Template:Flagicon Colin Ebelthite
Template:Flagicon Ruan Roelofse 		6–3, 6–4
Win 19–7 Template:Dts Rimouski, Canada Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon John-Patrick Smith Template:Flagicon Philipp Marx
Template:Flagicon Florin Mergea 		7–6(7–5), 7–6(9–7)
Loss 19–8 Template:Dts Guadalajara, Mexico Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon John-Patrick Smith Template:Flagicon Marin Draganja
Template:Flagicon Mate Pavić 		7–5, 2–6, [11–13]
Loss 19–9 Template:Dts Anning, China Challenger Clay Template:Flagicon John-Patrick Smith Template:Flagicon Victor Baluda
Template:Flagicon Dino Marcan 		7–6(7–5), 4–6, [7–10]
Win 20–9 Template:Dts Kunming, China Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon John-Patrick Smith Template:Flagicon Yasutaka Uchiyama
Template:Flagicon Go Soeda 		6–4, 6–1
Win 21–9 Template:Dts Knoxville, United States Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon John-Patrick Smith Template:Flagicon Carsten Ball
Template:Flagicon Peter Polansky 		6–7(6–8), 6–2, [10–7]
Win 22–9 Template:Dts Dallas, United States Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Chris Guccione Template:Flagicon Ryan Harrison
Template:Flagicon Mark Knowles 		6–4, 6–2
Win 23–9 Template:Dts Leon, Mexico Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Chris Guccione Template:Flagicon Marcus Daniell
Template:Flagicon Artem Sitak 		6–3, 6–4
Win 24–9 Template:Dts Shenzhen, China Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Chris Guccione Template:Flagicon Dominik Meffert
Template:Flagicon Tim Pütz 		6–3, 7–6(7–5)
Win 25–9 Template:Dts Taipei, Taiwan Challenger Carpet Template:Flagicon Chris Guccione Template:Flagicon Austin Krajicek
Template:Flagicon John-Patrick Smith 		6–4, 5–7, [10–8]
Win 26–9 Template:Dts Gimcheon, South Korea Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Chris Guccione Template:Flagicon Austin Krajicek
Template:Flagicon John-Patrick Smith 		6–7(5–7), 5–7, [10–4]
Loss 26–10 Template:Dts Leon, Mexico Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Leander Paes Template:Flagicon Santiago González
Template:Flagicon Mate Pavić 		4–6, 6–3, [11–13]
Win 27–10 Template:Dts Busan, South Korea Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Leander Paes Template:Flagicon Sonchat Ratiwatana
Template:Flagicon Sanchai Ratiwatana 		4–6, 6–1, [10–7]
Win 28–10 Template:Dts Stockton, United States Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Brian Baker Template:Flagicon Matt Reid
Template:Flagicon John-Patrick Smith 		6–2, 4–6, [10–2]
Win 29–10 Template:Dts Charlottesville, United States Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Brian Baker Template:Flagicon Brydan Klein
Template:Flagicon Ruan Roelofse 		6–3, 6–3
Win 30–10 Template:Dts Drummondville, Canada Challenger Hard Template:Flagicon Adil Shamasdin Template:Flagicon Matt Reid
Template:Flagicon John-Patrick Smith 		6–2, 2–6, [10–8]

Junior Grand Slam finals

Doubles: 1 (1 runner-up)

Result Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 2005 Wimbledon Grass Template:Flagicon Andrew Kennaugh Template:Flagicon Jesse Levine
Template:Flagicon Michael Shabaz		 4–6, 1–6

Performance timelines

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Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# P# DNQ A Z# PO G S B NMS NTI P NH

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(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (P#) preliminary round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (S) silver or (B) bronze Olympic/Paralympic medal; (NMS) not a Masters tournament; (NTI) not a Tier I tournament; (P) postponed; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.

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To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Singles

Tournament 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 SR W–L Win %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A Q2 1R Q1 Q1 A Q1 1R 3R 2R 1R Q1 0 / 5 3–5 38%
French Open A A A A A A A Q1 Q3 1R 1R Q1 A 0 / 2 0–2 0%
Wimbledon A A A Q1 A A A Q2 1R 3R 1R Q1 A 0 / 3 2–3 0%
US Open A A Q2 Q1 A A A Q1 2R 2R Q1 Q1 A 0 / 2 2–2 50%
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–1 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 1–3 5–4 1–3 0–1 0–0 0 / 12 7–12 37%
National representation
Summer Olympics NH A Not Held A Not Held 1R NH 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Davis Cup A A A A A A A A PO SF 1R SF A 0 / 2 2–4 33%
ATP World Tour Masters 1000
Indian Wells A A A A A Q1 A A 1R 1R 1R Q1 A 0 / 3 0–3 0%
Miami A A A A A A A A A 1R 2R A A 0 / 2 1–2 33%
Canada Masters A A A A A A A A A A Q1 A A 0 / 0 0–0  – 
Shanghai Masters Not Held A A A A A 1R A A A A 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–2 0–2 1–2 0–0 0–0 0 / 6 1–6 14%
Career statistics
Titles / Finals 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
Overall win–loss 0–0 0–0 1–1 1–2 0–0 0–0 0–0 1–3 10–13 19–22 4–16 2–5 0–0 0 / 62 38–62 38%
Year-end ranking 681 341 265 270 293 575 211 183 81 60 181 248 – $1,950,436

Doubles

Tournament 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 SR W–L
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A 1R 1R 1R 2R A 2R 1R 3R 3R QF QF 0 / 10 12–10
French Open A A A A A A A A SF 1R 1R 3R A 0 / 4 6–4
Wimbledon A A A A A A A 2R 1R 1R 3R 3R A 0 / 5 5–5
US Open A A A A A A A A 2R 2R 3R 1R A 0 / 4 4–4
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–1 0–1 0–1 1–1 0–0 2–2 5–4 3–4 6–4 7–4 3–1 0 / 23 27–23
National representation
Summer Olympics NH A Not Held A Not Held A NH 0 / 0 0–0
Davis Cup A A A A A A A A PO SF 1R SF A 0 / 2 3–3
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 1–2 1–0 1–1 0–0 0 / 2 3–3
Career statistics
Titles / Finals 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 1 / 4 0 / 0 1 / 1 0 / 0 0 / 0 2 / 5
Overall win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–1 0–1 0–1 2–2 0–0 4–3 24–13 8–20 15–9 13–8 3–1 69–59
Year-end ranking 438 296 287 400 223 204 308 79 31 131 49 80 54%

Political career

Electoral performance (Pre-selection)
Year(s) Electorate Candidates Votes
2022[a] Nepean Template:Australian party style|  Sam Groth 74
Template:Australian party style|  David Burgess 33
Template:Australian party style| Elizabeth Miller 4

On 22 February 2022, Groth won pre-selection for the Liberal Party for the marginal Labor-held electorate of Nepean.[9][10] Groth told Sky News Australia that part of his motivation for running was frustration with the extent of COVID-related lockdowns in Victoria.[11] Groth won the three-candidate contest with seventy-four votes (67%), compared with runner-up David Burgess' thirty-three, and former Bentleigh MP Elizabeth Miller with four.[9] He had the backing of former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett, Federal Treasurer at the time, Josh Frydenberg, state MP for Brighton James Newbury and former Nepean MP Martin Dixon.[12]

2022 Victorian election

Electoral term
Years Electorate Term
2022–2026 Nepean Template:Australian party style|  60th

Speaking before the election, Groth stated of his possibility to win the seat: "It's been extremely positive. I'm confident, if we are to have any chance tonight of the Liberal Party and the Coalition getting into government in this state, Nepean is the one that has to turn."[13]

Groth claimed victory in Nepean on the night of the election with a two-party swing of 7.1% in his favour.[13][14] After the election, Groth was appointed Shadow Minister for Youth and Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events in the Pesutto shadow ministry.[15]

In 2023, as a member of Shadow Cabinet, Groth supported leader John Pesutto in voting to expel Moira Deeming from the Parliamentary Liberal Party.[16]

Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party

Groth resigned from the Pesutto shadow cabinet on 13 December 2024, following Pesutto's loss in a defamation case brought by Moira Deeming, stating: "In good conscience, I can no longer continue to serve in this role".[17] This move was criticised by some moderate members of the party.[18]

On 27 December 2024, Groth was elected unopposed as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party under new leader Brad Battin as part of a broader spill and change among parliamentary leadership.[19]

Groth was re-elected as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party under new leader Jess Wilson on 18 November 2025, defeating former Deputy Leader David Southwick in a party room ballot.

Following a subsequent Shadow Cabinet reshuffle, Groth was appointed Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment.[20]

Expenses controversy

Groth came under scrutiny in May 2025 after it was revealed he borrowed Liberal Party colleague Georgie Crozier's chauffeur to drive him to his home in Rye following a fundraising event at the 2024 Australian Open tennis tournament. The Herald Sun newspaper claimed Groth was "smashed" at the event, which Groth denied.[21] Crozier subsequently stated that Groth "needs to explain his actions."[22][23]

Groth issued a statement saying he had attended the Australian Open in his capacity as Shadow Minister for Sport, Tourism and Events, meeting with industry stakeholders before attending a fundraiser in the evening.

Additionally, Groth stated he occasionally stays overnight in Melbourne if he has evening events and commitments the next day in the city, given the distance between Melbourne and his electorate of Nepean.

It was also revealed Groth had claimed $1,400 for flights and accommodation to visit South Australia to meet with a South Australian Liberal Party colleague and attend the LIV golf event in Adelaide with his wife. Groth stated that he attended the LIV event in South Australia at the invitation of event organisers to meet with stakeholders, and that any travel for his wife is paid for personally.[24][25]

Retirement from politics

In January 2026, Groth announced he would not contest the 2026 Victorian state election, stating "The public pressure placed on my family in recent months has been significant and realising that some of it came from within my own party has been difficult to ignore”.[26]

On 28 January 2026, Groth was replaced by David Southwick as deputy leader of the Victorian Liberal Party in a ballot against Chris Crewther.[27]

On 4 February, Groth made an announcement stating he will resign from the Parliament of Victoria in the coming week, triggering a by-election in his seat of Nepean, which was held on May 2, just months before the 2026 Victorian state election. Groth was succeeded by former Mornington Shire Council Mayor Anthony Marsh.[28]

Personal life

Groth was born in Narrandera, New South Wales, and grew up in the Riverina area of southern New South Wales. Groth is an avid supporter of the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League.[1] He was also a member of Vermont Football Club reserve squad during a hiatus from tennis in 2011.[29]

In January 2019, Groth received the OLY post-nominal title at the Brisbane International tournament.[30]

Between 2009 and 2011, Groth was married to Slovak-Australian tennis player Jarmila Wolfe.[31]

Groth married partner Brittany Boys in 2018. Boys, a Melburnian, was an amateur women's tennis player and competed at the university level for the University of Richmond in the United States.[32] Groth and Boys have two children, twin boys born in April 2021.[33][34]

In 2025, in articles subsequently removed from the Herald Sun website and social media accounts, the newspaper alleged that Boys and Groth started their relationship after meeting at a Templestowe tennis club in 2011 while Groth was either 23 or 24 and Boys was 16 or 17 and under his supervision as a tennis coach.[35] The paper claimed "concerns had been raised within the Liberal Party because Mr Groth was in his mid-20s and Ms Groth may have been under 18 at the time."[36][37] Melbourne’s other major newspaper, The Age, reported that there was a suggestion that "the allegations about his personal life had been fanned by MPs within his own party.[35]

Subsequently, the Groths each released a statement condemning the Herald SunTemplate:'s coverage and sued the newspaper for defamation.[38]

In November 2025, the Herald Sun published an apology to Groth and his wife as part of the settlement of the lawsuit[39] which The Age newspaper reported was part of a confidential agreement worth "hundreds of thousands of dollars".[40] It was later reported that the Herald-SunTemplate:'s defence claimed "an unnamed Liberal MP had been central to the story."[41]

Groth lives with his family in Rye, Victoria.[42]

Notes

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