Tennys Sandgren

Tennys Sandgren is an American former professional tennis player. He appeared in all four Grand Slams, most notably in the Australian Open where he made it to the quarterfinals in 2018 and 2020.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Tennys Loren Sandgren II was born on July 22, 1991, in Gallatin, Tennessee, USA, and resided there throughout his career. Standing 188 cm tall and weighing 88 kg, Tennys Loren Sandgren II played right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

He was home-schooled and coached by his mother, Lia Lourens, and named after his Swedish great-grandfather. His older brother, Davey Sandgren, also played tennis professionally. Off the court, he married Christianna Burkee on December 2, 2023.

Junior Career

Sandgren compiled a notable junior record, achieving a singles win–loss of 70–38 and a doubles record of 53–35.

He reached as high as No. 9 in the combined ITF junior world rankings in April 2009. His best results in junior Grand Slams included the third round at the French Open (2009), and second rounds at Wimbledon and the US Open (2009).

Career

After two years of collegiate tennis at the University of Tennessee, where he helped the Volunteers reach the NCAA team finals, Sandgren turned pro in 2011.

He initially competed on the ITF Futures and ATP Challenger circuits, breaking into the ATP Top 200 in 2013. A hip surgery in 2014 temporarily stalled his progress, but he returned to form and entered the ATP Top 100 by late 2017.

Sandgren's breakthrough came at the 2018 Australian Open, where he reached the quarterfinals, defeating two top-10 players en route. He repeated this feat at the 2020 Australian Open, narrowly losing a dramatic five-set quarterfinal to Roger Federer.

In 2019, Sandgren claimed his first and only ATP Tour singles title at the Auckland Open and reached the fourth round at Wimbledon and the third round at the US Open. His career also included a notable run to the doubles semifinals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics alongside Austin Krajicek, finishing fourth.

He retired from professional tennis after his last match in 2024.

Career Record

Singles

• Career Titles: 1
• Highest Singles Ranking: No. 41 (January 14, 2019)
• Final Singles Ranking: Unranked (at retirement, July 6, 2025)
• Career Record: 47–76

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – Quarterfinals (2018, 2020)
• French Open – 2nd Round (2020)
• Wimbledon – 4th Round (2019)
• US Open – 3rd Round (2019)

Other Tournaments

• Olympic Games – 1st Round (2020)

Doubles

Career Titles: 0

• Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 115 (January 6, 2014)
• Final Doubles Ranking: Unranked (at retirement, July 6, 2025)
• Career Record: 16–27

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 2nd Round (2020, 2021)
• French Open – 2nd Round (2021)
• Wimbledon – 1st Round (2021)
• US Open – Quarterfinals (2018)

Other Tournaments

• Olympic Games – Semifinals, 4th place (2021)