| Country (sports) |  Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 April 1949 Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | Q3 (1975) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1973) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1973) |
Matei Pampoulov (born 29 April 1949) is a Bulgarian former professional tennis player.
A right-handed player from Plovdiv, Pampoulov appeared in 15 Davis Cup ties for Bulgaria, from 1969 to 1982. His regular doubles partner was twin brother Bozhidar, who unlike his brother was a left-hander. As a combination they won a Bulgarian record five Davis Cup rubbers. [1]
Pampoulov and his brother were in the main draw of the doubles at the 1973 Wimbledon Championships but conceded a walkover. As a singles player he reached the third qualifying round for the 1975 French Open and also featured in Wimbledon qualifying during his career. [2]
His family have continued to pursue the sport, with nephew Luben and niece Elena also competing professionally.
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