History of Jacob Fearnley in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 19, 2025

Jacob Fearnley is a British professional tennis player. He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 49 on June 9, 2025, and a doubles ranking of No. 238 on May 20, 2024. As of the current ranking, he holds the position of British No. 2 in singles.

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July 2001: Birth of Jacob Fearnley

Jacob Fearnley was born on July 15, 2001.

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2022: ITA Indoor National Championship

In 2022, Jacob Fearnley, playing for TCU, earned All-Big 12 and All-America honors and led the Horned Frogs to an ITA Indoor National Championship.

2023: ATP Challenger Doubles Title & Wimbledon Championships

In 2023, Jacob Fearnley won his maiden ATP Challenger doubles title at the Nottingham Open with Johannus Monday, and the pair received wildcards in doubles for the Wimbledon Championships.

August 2024: Top 200 Ranking and Second ATP Challenger Title

Following a final showing at the Lincoln Challenger in August 2024, where he defeated Christopher Eubanks, Jacob Fearnley reached the top 200 in the rankings. He then won his second ATP Challenger title by beating Coleman Wong, reaching a new career-high ranking of No. 160 on August 19, 2024.

September 2024: Top 130 Ranking After Rennes Challenger

Following his third title at the Rennes Challenger in September 2024, Jacob Fearnley reached the top 130 in the rankings.

December 2024: World No. 99 and ATP Ranking Record

On December 2, 2024, Jacob Fearnley was ranked world No. 99, climbing 547 positions from the start of the season and setting an ATP singles rankings record for the year.

2024: ATP Debut at Eastbourne International

In 2024, Jacob Fearnley made his ATP debut at the Eastbourne International as a wildcard, losing to Billy Harris.

2024: Grand Slam Singles Debut and First Major Win

In 2024, Jacob Fearnley received a wildcard for the Wimbledon Championships, recorded his first Major win against Alejandro Moro Canas, and moved into the top 225 in the rankings. He also took a set off Novak Djokovic in the second round.

2024: First Singles ATP Challenger Title

In 2024, Jacob Fearnley won his first singles ATP Challenger title at the Nottingham Open as a qualifier, securing his first top-100 win against Shang Juncheng and defeating Charles Broom in the final.

June 2025: Top 50 Debut at French Open

At the French Open in June 2025, Jacob Fearnley defeated Stan Wawrinka, advanced to the third round, and made his top 50 debut at world No. 49 on June 9, 2025.