| Full name | Matt Richard Klinger |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | |
| Born | 17 July 1979 |
| Plays | 6 ft 5 in |
| Prize money | $17,487 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–0 (Davis Cup) |
| Highest ranking | No. 595 (1 Dec 2003) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 529 (11 Oct 2004) |
Matt Richard Klinger (born 17 July 1979) is a Canadian former professional tennis player.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Klinger is the son of a world ranked men's high jumper who fled communist Poland.
Klinger featured mostly on the ITF Circuit during his time on tour but made the final qualifying round of the 2003 Canada Masters in Montreal. He featured in a 2003 Davis Cup tie against Peru in Calgary, serving 27 aces to beat Willy Lock in straight sets. Before competing professionally he played collegiate tennis for Arizona State University.
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Aug 2002 | Mexico F12, Tuxtla Gutiérrez | Hard | 4–6, 6–7(5) |
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Jun 2002 | Jamaica F8, New Kingston | Hard | 4–6, 6–1, 2–6 | ||
| Loss | 0–2 | Jun 2002 | Jamaica F9, Montego Bay | Hard | 6–7(5), 3–6 | ||
| Loss | 0–3 | Jun 2004 | Mexico F7, Monterrey | Hard | 7–6(6), 3–6, 4–6 | ||
| Win | 1–3 | Jul 2004 | Canada F5, Ontario | Hard | w/o | ||
| Loss | 1–4 | Sep 2004 | Ecuador F1, Guayaquil | Clay | w/o |