![Matthew Barton poses with his trophy after defeating Harry Bourchier in the men's singles final of the Mildura Grand International](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Barton-profile-pic-287x465.jpg)
PLAYER PROFILE
Matthew Barton
243
ATP
RANKING
RANKING
- Age32
- Born16 December 1991
- Birth PlaceSydney, New South Wales
- LivesCollaroy, New South Wales
- Height191 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachMark Southwood
“It's obviously been a great experience. It's a dream come true, and to win a match first round was great.”
— Matthew Barton, 2 Jul 2016
» Isner serves Barton out of Wimbledon
On court
- Started playing tennis aged four.
- Reached the final of the ITF Futures Pro Circuit doubles events in Mildura and Bendigo in 2011.
- Claimed his maiden ITF Futures Pro Circuit title in Alice Springs in 2012, defeating fellow Australian Samuel Groth in the final.
- Reached the final of the ITF Futures Pro Circuit doubles event in Margaret River in 2012.
- Broke into the World’s Top 500 in 2012.
- Favourite surface is hard court.
- Dreams of being in the Australian Davis Cup team and being a consistent player in the world’s top 10.
- Favourite tennis player is Sam Stosur.
Off court
- Sporting hero’s are Australian soccer star Tim Cahill and NRL superstar Benny Barba.
- Favourite movie stars are Russell Crowe and George Clooney.
Year-end singles ranking history
2015 | 297 |
2014 | 524 |
2013 | 257 |
2012 | 429 |
2011 | 661 |
2010 | 898 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2016 USA F11 ITF
2015 Port Pirie F2 ITF, Mildura F3 ITF
2013 Charles Sturt Challenger
2012 Australia F6 ITF
Finals
2015 Mornington F5 ITF
Matthew Barton in the news
Barton back in Mornington
![Australian Open December Showdown MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 11: Matthew Barton of Australia competes against Maverick Banes of Australia in his first round Australian Open December Showdown match at Melbourne Park on December 11, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GettyImages-889917122-700x450.jpg)
29 March, 2018
Sydney's Matthew Barton has continued his run in Mornington, cruising into the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Read moreSydney's Matthew Barton has continued his run in Mornington, cruising into the quarterfinals on Thursday.
De Minaur, Bolt cruise into AO Play-off semis
![Alex De Minaur at the Australian Open 2018 Play-off Alex De Minaur in action at the Australian Open 2018 Play-off; Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/De-Minaur-Australian-Open-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
13 December, 2017
Top two seeds Alex Bolt and Alex De Minaur were both straight-sets winners on Wednesday at the Australian Open Play-off, sealing their places in the last four.
Read moreTop two seeds Alex Bolt and Alex De Minaur were both straight-sets winners on Wednesday at the Australian Open Play-off, sealing their places in the last four.
Thompson to learn from scorching Sydney
![Jordan Thompson plays a backhand in the searing Sydney heat. Jordan Thompson plays a backhand in the searing Sydney heat.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/THOMwrap-700x450.jpg)
11 January, 2017
Jordan Thompson’s impressive Australian Open preparation has been curtailed by Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber at the Apia International Sydney.
Read moreJordan Thompson’s impressive Australian Open preparation has been curtailed by Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber at the Apia International Sydney.
Barton pulls off Sydney shock
![Matthew Barton of Australia celebrates victory in the Apia International Sydney first round Matthew Barton of Australia celebrates victory in the Apia International Sydney first round](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/scalp-700x450.jpg)
9 January, 2017
Ranked 153 places below the world No.45, Matthew Barton went game for game with Kyle Edmund for the entire match to earn his 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5) win.
Read moreRanked 153 places below the world No.45, Matthew Barton went game for game with Kyle Edmund for the entire match to earn his 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5) win.