Chris Garner (born April 7, 1969) is an American former tennis player.

Chris Garner
Country (sports) United States
Born (1969-04-07) April 7, 1969 (age 55)
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$242,281
Singles
Career record23–39
Highest rankingNo. 120 (August 26, 1991)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open4R (1993)
US Open1R (1990)
Doubles
Career record1–5
Highest rankingNo. 336 (February 12, 1990)
Grand Slam doubles results
US Open1R (1985)

Born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, Garner was the number one junior tennis player in multiple age categories, winning the U.S. National 16 and under Championship in 1984.[1] Garner played one year of college tennis where he was an All-American at the University of Georgia before turning professional in 1988. Although he did not win any titles (singles and/or doubles) during his professional career, he scored wins over world #1 players Andre Agassi, Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Pat Rafter.[2] Garner, a right-hander, reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on August 26, 1991, when he became the world No. 120.

While on tour, Garner resided in Bay Shore, New York.

Garner currently is the head coach of the U.S. Naval Academy men's tennis team. Previously, he was head coach at Amherst College.

References

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  1. ^ "USTA Junior Champions".
  2. ^ "Sports: First He Beat Agassi. Then He Beat Williams. | 2009: Summer | Amherst College".
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