Australia's sporting community is in mourning after the life of a once-promising tennis prodigy was tragically cut short. Former star Todd Reid, 34, was found dead in Melbourne earlier this week with authorities ruling out suspicious circumstances. After winning the Wimbledon boys junior singles title and the Australian Open boys' doubles title in 2002, Reid was touted as the next big thing in the sport. At his peak he was ranked 105 in the world and looked to have a bright and lucrative tennis career ahead of him. His career was sadly derailed in 2005 after a string of injuries impacted his performances, forcing him to retire prematurely from competitive tennis. Former Australian tennis prodigy Todd Reid (pictured) has died aged 34 The Australian tennis world took to social media to share their shock and sadness at the death of Reid (pictured second from right) After winning the Wimbledon boys junior singles title and the Australian Open boys' doubles title in 2002, Reid was touted as the next big thing in the sport He attempted to make a number of comebacks, first in 2008 and finally in 2014 but was unable to recapture the form that saw him reach lofty heights in his early years. The Australian tennis world took to social media to share their shock and sadness at the loss. Former tennis doubles star Todd Woodbridge expressed his despair via his Twitter account. 'Very saddened to hear the news of the passing of Todd Reid. We never know how much someone can be suffering. Prayers for Todd and his family,' he wrote. Another prominent Australian tennis player, Matt Ebden, had known Reid for many years. 'Sad to hear the news of the passing of Todd Reid. Shared a room once way back at an Aus (sic) futures event. Great guy, kind heart, too soon!,' he wrote. Todd Reid (pictured left) after winning the boys junior Wimbledon crown in 2002 - Reid has passed away aged just 34 His career highlight was in 2004 at the Australian Open in Melbourne when he emerged triumphant in a five-set epic against Sargis Sargsian. Reid battled through vomiting and cramps before advancing to the third round, his best result at a grand slam. The same year he was picked in Australia’s Davis Cup squad, playing in a reverse singles rubber. Sadly, a wrist complaint as well as a bout of glandular fever saw Reid unable to scale new heights on court. At this stage, the exact cause of Reid's death is unknown. Lifeline - 13 11 14<doc-sep>Former Australian tennis player Todd Reid has passed away at the age of 34. A Tennis Australia spokesperson confirmed that Reid died on Tuesday. There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Reid was touted as a future superstar of Australian tennis when he won the 2002 Wimbledon boys' singles title, the same year Lleyton Hewitt won the men's singles title. MORE: Roger Federer stays in hunt for ninth Swiss Indoors Basel title Reid also won the Australian Open boys' doubles title in '02. At that stage, only Hewitt and Mark Philippoussis were in front of him in the pecking order of Australian tennis players. Reid's best achievement was reaching the third round at the 2004 Australian Open, where he lost to Roger Federer. His career-best ATP singles ranking was 105. Reid quit the sport in 2005 due to ongoing injury problems and after suffering glandular fever. Hewitt and Todd Woodbridge paid tribute to Reid on Twitter. Tough week for the Aussie Tennis family losing one of our mates T-Rod. Thoughts and prayers are with Todd’s family at this difficult time. #RIPTodd #DCTeamMate #92 🙏 — Lleyton Hewitt (@lleytonhewitt) October 26, 2018 Very saddened to hear the news of the passing of Todd Reid. We never know how much someone can be suffering. Prayers for Todd and his family. #RIP #tennisfamily @ATPWorldTour @TennisAustralia @beyondblue — Todd Woodbridge (@toddwoodbridge) October 26, 2018 RIP Todd 😔 — Matt Reid (@MattReid12345) October 26, 2018 Sad to hear the news of Todd Reid's passing. Had such talent as a junior. — Nat Edwards (@Nat_Edwards) October 26, 2018 This is so sad. RIP Todd Reid. Pumped up so much as a 13-year-old prospect, went on to win Junior Wimbledon in 2002, then made the third round of the Australian Open in 2004, but a lot of things conspired to prevent him reaching his potential.https://t.co/tIzYVTCQXU — Marc McGowan (@ByMarcMcGowan) October 26, 2018 Readers seeking support can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.<doc-sep>
FORMER Aussie tennis star Todd Reid has died at the age of 34. The Australian tennis community is in shock at the premature death of the former New South Wales tennis prodigy, who was tipped to be the next big thing of Australian tennis after winning the 2002 Wimbledon boy’s singles crown while still in high school. A Tennis Australia spokesperson has confirmed the Herald Sun’s original report that Reid died on Tuesday. The cause of death is unknown although it is understood there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Bursting onto the professional tennis scene in 2002, Reid quickly emerged as the No. 3 Aussie tennis player of the early noughties behind Lleyton Hewitt and Mark Philippoussis. Reid quit tennis in 2005 after a series of injuries and glandular fever. He’d had his best season on the ATP Tour just 12 months earlier. It came off the back of a breakthrough 2004 Australian Open campaign where Reid won through to the third round of the men’s singles tournament before he was beaten by Roger Federer. Reid achieved a career-high ATP Tour ranking of 105 the same year. Aussie tennis legend Todd Woodbridge led the outpouring of grief from the Aussie tennis community when he passed on his prayers for Reid and his family in a post on Twitter. Very saddened to hear the news of the passing of Todd Reid. We never know how much someone can be suffering. Prayers for Todd and his family. #RIP #tennisfamily @ATPWorldTour @TennisAustralia @beyondblue — Todd Woodbridge (@toddwoodbridge) October 26, 2018 RIP Todd 😔 — Matt Reid (@MattReid12345) October 26, 2018 Sad to hear the news of Todd Reid's passing. Had such talent as a junior. — Nat Edwards (@Nat_Edwards) October 26, 2018 This is so sad. RIP Todd Reid. Pumped up so much as a 13-year-old prospect, went on to win Junior Wimbledon in 2002, then made the third round of the Australian Open in 2004, but a lot of things conspired to prevent him reaching his potential.https://t.co/tIzYVTCQXU — Marc McGowan (@ByMarcMcGowan) October 26, 2018 Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14