Clay Thompson

rdf:langString Clay Thompson

rdf:langString Clay Thompson

rdf:langString Venice, Los Angeles, U.S.

rdf:langString Scott Bailey

rdf:langString Clarence Alley Thompson IV

rdf:langString Venice, Los Angeles,U.S.

rdf:langString Clarence Alley "Clay" Thompson IV (born May 4, 1992) is an American former professional tennis player and current entrepreneur. Thompson was born in Venice, CA, and attended 6-12th grade at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica, CA. He was a top-ranked national junior and ended his high school career as the #3 recruit in the country, choosing to play for Billy Martin at UCLA. During his tenure at UCLA, Thompson earned a BFA in creative writing with a minor in Film/TV, and during the entirety of his 2014 senior season, was the #1 ranked NCAA tennis player. Thompson holds a 119–35 record, one of the highest number of wins for a UCLA player in the school's history. Thompson enjoyed a brief but impactful career on the ATP Tour, reaching a high singles ranking of #408 in the world, during which he amassed a cult following as a charismatic and fun player to watch. Thompson also participates in various charity events and has been a positive influence in the Los Angeles tennis community. Following his own playing career, Thompson returned to professional tennis as the coach for fellow Crossroads alumnus Nicole Gibbs. Beginning in 2016, Thompson has been involved with a number of companies as an investor, advisor, and consultant. Notable companies include Snapchat, Jaunt, K-Swiss, and Tennacity. In June 2020, Thompson announced that he was co-founding and leading MProoV, a self-improvement platform and marketplace.

rdf:langString No. 760

rdf:langString No. 408

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