José Hernández-Fernández
José Hernández-Fernández (American Spanish: [xoˈse eɾˈnandes feɾˈnandes]; born March 13, 1990) is a professional male tennis player from the Dominican Republic.
_def._Jonathan_Eysseric_(FRA)_(20965757605).jpg) Hernández-Fernández at the 2015 US Open qualifying tournament | |
| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Residence | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Born | 13 March 1990 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 2008 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $235,328 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 14–17 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 179 (3 August 2015) |
| Current ranking | No. 291 (16 March 2020) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (2017) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2015) |
| US Open | Q2 (2015) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 7–7 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 209 (September 9, 2016) |
| Current ranking | No. 388 (16 March 2020) |
| Last updated on: 22 March 2020. | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing | ||
| Men's Tennis | ||
| Central American and Caribbean Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2014 Veracruz | Singles |
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2010 Mayagüez | Mixed Doubles |
Tennis career
Hernández-Fernández reached his highest singles ranking on the ATP Tour of World No. 179 in August 2015 and his highest doubles ranking of No. 206 in 2016. He has played primarily on the Futures circuit with a record of 74-40 and the ATP Challenger Tour where he currently has a record of 5-11.
Hernández-Fernández is a member of the Dominican Republic Davis Cup team, having posted a 7–5 record in singles and a 5–1 record in doubles in eighteen ties played since 2006.
Hernández-Fernández has represented the Dominican Republic in multiple international competitions. Hernández-Fernández partnered with countrywoman Chandra Capozzi in the mixed doubles competition at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games, winning the bronze medal. He also represented the Dominican Republic at the 2011 Pan American Games, though did not win any medals at the Games.
Junior career
Ranked No. 37 in the world junior rankings by the International Tennis Federation. Reached the round of 16 in the U.S. Open Junior Tennis Championships. He played in the Wimbledon Junior Championships. Reached the round of 32 in the main draw of the Roland Garros Junior Championships. Won the JITIC tournament in Monterrey, Mexico. Made the finals of the Copa Merengue tournament in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Finalist of the Barranquilla Junior Tennis Tournament in Barranquilla, Colombia.
College career
Prior to joining UNC Hernández-Fernández received offers from Texas A&M, Ohio State, Pepperdine, among others. Hernández-Fernández played tennis at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
He finished his career at UNC ranked No. 9 in singles and ranked No. 6 in doubles in the nation in the 2012 pre-season NCAA Div 1 rankings before turning pro. He was twice a member of the "All-ACC" team. Combined record at UNC was 48 wins and 17 losses.[1]
Singles Titles
| Legend (Singles) |
|---|
| Grand Slam (0) |
| Tennis Masters Cup (0) |
| ATP Masters Series (0) |
| ATP Tour (0) |
| Challengers (0) |
| Futures (4) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 26 August 2012 |  |
Hard | |
2–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2. | 12 May 2013 |  |
Hard | |
6–3, 6–3 |
| 3. | 19 October 2013 |  |
Clay |  |
2–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 4. | 30 August 2014 |  |
Clay |  |
7–5, 6–2 |
Doubles Titles
| Legend (Doubles) |
|---|
| Grand Slam (0) |
| Tennis Masters Cup (0) |
| ATP Masters Series (0) |
| ATP Tour (0) |
| Challengers (0) |
| Futures (3) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7 April 2013 |  |
Hard |  |
|
6–3, 7–5 |
| 2. | 14 April 2013 | |
Hard | |
  |
6–2, 6–1 |
| 3. | 11 August 2013 |  |
Clay | |
|
6–1, 6–1 |