Stuart Parker (born 30 July 1997) is a

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player.

Career

In February and March 2021, Parker won two titles on the ITF circuit, both in

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. He was selected for a wildcard into the 2021 Queen's Club Championships – Doubles main draw partnering

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. He was also awarded a wildcard into the qualifying rounds of the singles and lost to Spain's

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in straight sets. He received a wildcard for the main draw of the

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men's doubles alongside Ward, and a wildcard into the qualifying for the men's singles. In September 2022, Parker won his maiden

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tournament in

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, entering the main draw as a qualifier and defeating

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by retirement in the final.

Coaching

Parker is coached by former world No. 4

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at his base in

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ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals

Singles: 8 (4–4)

Doubles: 8 (5–3)

References

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