Tennys Sandgren
Tennys Sandgren
Tennys Sandgren
Tennys Sandgren
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    • Named after his great-grandfather.
    • Nickname is Sang.
    • Began playing tennis at age 5 with his family.
    • Father, David, passed away; mother, Lia, was his original coach; brother, Davey, also played at University of Tennessee.
    • Played 2 seasons at University of Tennessee, leading Volunteers to 2010 NCAA team final as a freshman. Continues his studies through online courses.
    • Favourite surface is hard and shot is the SABR (Sneak Attack By Roger).
    • Favourite tournament is Tiburon, USA Challenger.
    • Idols growing up were Andre Agassi and Gustavo Kuerten.
    • Enjoys reading fantasy series, listening to music and playing the video games League of Legends and Hearthstone.
    • Favourite sports team is the Unicorns of Love video game team.
    • If he wasn't a tennis player, he would be a failed pro gamer.
    • Underwent left hip surgery in March 2014 and missed 6+ months, falling to No. 714 in FedEx ATP Rankings.

    (UPDATED 25 JANUARY 2022)

    • Broke into Top 100 after Grand Slam debut at 2017 Roland Garros, entered Top 50 following 1st ATP Tour final at 2018 Houston and achieved career-high No. 41 after 1st title at 2019 Auckland.
    • Advanced to Australian Open QF as World No. 97 in 2018 and as World No. 100 in 2020.
    • Defeated No. 5 Thiem in 2018 Australian Open 4R for biggest win of career, but squandered 7 MPs vs. No. 3 Federer in 2020 Australian Open QF.
    • Made ATP debut at 2017 Houston after qualifying for 1st time in 15th try at tour-level events.
    • Named after his great-grandfather and not the sport he plays or the state where he was raised, resides and went to college (Tennessee).

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