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Tennys Loren Sandgren II[2] (/ˈtɛnɪs ˈsændɡrən/ TEN-iss SAND-grən;[3][4] born July 22, 1991) is an American former professional tennis player. He has achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 41 on January 14, 2019. He played two years of college tennis at the University of Tennessee before launching his professional career.

Key Information

Early life

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Sandgren's parents, South African Lia Lourens and American David Sandgren, met at a tennis club in Johannesburg. They married and moved to Tennessee in 1988 with Sandgren's older brother, Davey. Davey Sandgren was also a tennis player who achieved a career-high ATP ranking of 800 in doubles in 2009.

Sandgren, who was named Tennys after his Swedish great-grandfather, was home-schooled and was coached by his mother. He started playing tennis at age five.

Junior career

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As a junior, Sandgren compiled a singles win–loss record of 70–38 (and 53–35 in doubles), reaching as high as No. 9 in the combined ITF junior world rankings in April 2009.[5]

Junior majors

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Australian Open: –
French Open: 3R (2009)
Wimbledon: 2R (2009)
US Open: 2R (2009)

College career

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Sandgren was a January midseason addition to the Tennessee Volunteers' 2010 tennis roster, joining older brother, Davey, who was a senior All-American on the team.[6] Coached by Sam Winterbotham and Chris Woodruff, the younger Sandgren immediately strengthened the middle of the Vols' singles lineup, going 10–0 in Southeastern Conference play at the No. 4 position to help the team win the SEC regular-season and tournament titles.[7] The team reached the NCAA team finals that year.

As a sophomore, Sandgren reached the semifinals of the NCAA Singles Championships, losing to teammate, roommate and doubles partner Rhyne Williams in three sets. He finished the season with a 37–6 record and his 10–1 record in conference helped the Vols to an SEC regular-season title. He finished his career with a 60–12 singles record (83.33 percent), the third-best career winning percentage in Tennessee history.[8]

He was also a member of the USTA Summer Collegiate Team after his freshman and sophomore seasons.

Professional career

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2011–2016: early years, Futures success and first Challenger title

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Sandgren in action during the 2013 Challenger of Dallas

Sandgren turned professional in 2011, playing mostly at the ITF Futures level through 2012. In 2013, his ATP ranking remained inside the top 300 for nearly the entire year, allowing him to play on the Challenger Tour for much of the season. In his final tournament of the year, Sandgren won his first final at Challenger level in Champaign to crack the Top 200 for the first time.

In 2014, Sandgren missed half of the year after undergoing hip surgery near the beginning of the season.[9] Upon returning to the court, it took him nearly a year to get back to the Top 250 and the Challenger level. Sandgren returned to the Top 200 in November 2016, when he reached his second career Challenger final in Columbus, almost three years after he first achieved these two milestones.

2017: Challenger Tour breakthrough, top 100

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In 2017, Sandgren reached five Challenger finals, winning two of them in Tempe and Savannah. He qualified for his first tournament on the ATP World Tour, the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston.[10] Sandgren's success earned him a wildcard berth into the main draw of the French Open. In his Grand Slam debut, Sandgren lost in the first round to Mikhail Kukushkin.[11] A semifinals appearance in Prostějov helped him to break into the top 100 on 11 June 2017. In early August, Sandgren recorded his first two ATP World Tour wins at the Washington Open, including a victory over No. 20 Nick Kyrgios. At the U.S. Open, he lost in the first round to No. 7 Marin Čilić.

2018: Australian Open quarterfinal, maiden ATP final and top 50 debut

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Sandgren at the 2018 French Open

Sandgren began the 2018 season with a first-round loss to Gilles Simon in Pune. He followed with a loss to Casper Ruud in the second qualifying round at the Auckland Open. Sandgren received entry into the main draw of the tournament as a lucky loser following the withdrawal of Kyle Edmund. In the first round of the main draw, he lost in three sets to Hyeon Chung, winner of the inaugural Next Generation ATP Finals in Milan, Italy, two months prior. Making his Australian Open main draw debut, Sandgren won his opening match against French player Jérémy Chardy. In the second round, he defeated 2014 champion and ninth seed Stan Wawrinka, marking his first victory against a Top 10 ranked player.[12] Following a victory over Maximilian Marterer in the third round, Sandgren defeated world No. 5 Dominic Thiem in Sandgren's first five-set match.[13] He lost to Chung in the quarterfinals in straight sets.[14]

In the run up to the quarterfinal he was involved in controversy when he was publicly criticized by Serena Williams for making anti-LGBTQ comments.

As the No. 1 seed, Sandgren was defeated in the first round of qualification for the Argentina Open by world No. 188 Facundo Bagnis. He lost in the second round of the Rio Open, the first round of the Brasil Open, the second round in Indian Wells and the first round in Miami.

At the beginning of the clay season, Sandgren reached his first final on the ATP World Tour at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, but lost to Steve Johnson.[15] He entered the top 50 reaching a career-high of World No. 47 on April 16, 2018.

Sandgren lost in the first round of the Monte Carlo Open to Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets. He suffered another first-round loss in Barcelona to Malek Jaziri, also in straight sets. Following a first-round loss against Frances Tiafoe at the Estoril Open, Sandgren suffered his fourth consecutive first round loss, losing in straight sets to Denis Shapovalov at the Madrid Open. After having reached the quarterfinals at the Geneva Open, Sandgren was knocked out in the first round of the French Open by world No. 177 Hubert Hurkacz. He lost in the first round of the doubles tournament in straight sets.

In the first round of Wimbledon, Sandgren was knocked out by eventual champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets, winning only six games.

In the first round of the U.S. Open, Sandgren beat Viktor Troicki in straight sets before losing to Djokovic in four sets in the second round.

2019: First ATP title

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Sandgren at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships

In January, Sandgren won his maiden ATP Tour title at the Auckland Open.[16] He achieved his career high in the singles rankings at World No. 41 on January 14, 2019. However, after the title, Sandgren suffered a 9-match tour-level losing streak, which he finally snapped at Wimbledon, where he reached the fourth round before losing to Sam Querrey. He then reached the quarterfinals at Newport and the third round at the US Open. At the end of the season, a fractured toe kept him inactive, and his ranking sank back out of the top 50.

2020: Second Australian Open quarterfinal, top 50 year-end ranking

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Sandgren again made it to the quarterfinals of the 2020 Australian Open, where he lost in five tight sets against Roger Federer, after having seven match points.[17]

2021: Loss of form, out of top 50, Olympics debut

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Having tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2020, Sandgren returned the same result in January 2021, but was deemed to be "non-infectious" and was allowed entry into Australia to compete in the Australian Open where he lost in the first round.[18]

Sandgren qualified to represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He lost in the first round in singles but reached the semifinals in doubles partnering Austin Krajicek where they lost to eventual champions Mate Pavić and Nikola Mektić.[19] The pair lost subsequently in the bronze medal match to the New Zealand pair of Marcus Daniell and Michael Venus.[20]

2022: Missed Australian Open due to vaccine mandate

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Sandgren opted not to participate in the 2022 Australian Open due to the Australian Federal Government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for visitors to Australia.[21] When Novak Djokovic had his Australian visa rescinded upon arrival to play in the tournament, Sandgren's comment on Twitter in response to the Victorian state government's position on the matter was "LOL trusting the science again".[22]

Performance timelines

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Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# P# DNQ A Z# PO G S B NMS NTI P NH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (P#) preliminary round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (S) silver or (B) bronze Olympic/Paralympic medal; (NMS) not a Masters tournament; (NTI) not a Tier I tournament; (P) postponed; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Singles

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Tournament 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 SR W–L
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A A A Q2 Q1 Q1 Q2 Q1 QF 1R QF 1R A A A 0 / 4 8–4
French Open A A A A Q1 A A A 1R 1R 1R 2R 1R Q2 A A 0 / 5 1–5
Wimbledon A A A A A A A A Q2 1R 4R NH 2R A A A 0 / 3 4–3
US Open Q1 A Q1 Q2 Q1 Q1 A Q1 1R 2R 3R 1R 1R A Q2 A 0 / 5 3–5
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–2 5–4 5–4 5–3 1–4 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 / 17 16–17
National representation
Summer Olympics NH A NH A NH 1R NH A 0 / 1 0–1
ATP Masters 1000
Indian Wells Open A A A A A A A A A 2R 1R NH 2R 1R Q2 A 0 / 4 2–4
Miami Open A A A A A A A A A 1R 1R NH 2R Q1 A A 0 / 3 1–3
Monte-Carlo Masters A A A A A A A A A 1R A NH A A A A 0 / 1 0–1
Madrid Open A A A A A A A A A 1R A NH Q1 A A A 0 / 1 0–1
Italian Open A A A A A A A A A A A 1R Q1 A A A 0 / 1 0–1
Canadian Open A A A A A A A A A A A NH A A A A 0 / 0 0–0
Cincinnati Open A A A A A A A A A Q1 Q1 3R Q2 A A A 0 / 1 2–1
Shanghai Masters A A A A A A A A A Q1 A NH A A 0 / 0 0–0
Paris Masters A A A A A A A A A Q2 A 1R A A A A 0 / 1 0–1
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 1–4 0–2 2–3 2–2 0–1 0–0 0–0 0 / 12 5–12
Career statistics
Tournaments 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 20 18 13 16 3 0 1 77
Titles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Finals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Overall win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 2–6 16–20 13–17 8–13 8–16 0–3 0–0 0–1 47–76
Year-end ranking 980 1361 540 233 183 660 261 191 96 61 68 49 96 265 259 506 38%

Doubles

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Tournament 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 SR W–L
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A A A A A A A 1R 2R 2R A A A 0 / 3 2–3
French Open A A A A A A A 1R A 1R 2R A A A 0 / 3 1–3
Wimbledon A A A A A A Q1 A A NH 1R A A A 0 / 1 0–1
US Open A A A 1R A A A QF 1R A A A A A 0 / 3 3–3
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–1 0–0 0–0 0–0 3–2 0–2 1–2 2–3 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 / 10 6–10
National representation
Summer Olympics NH A NH A NH 4th NH A 0 / 1 3–2
Career statistics
Tournaments 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 8 4 8 0 0 0 26
Titles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Overall win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–1 0–0 0–0 0–0 4–5 4–8 2–4 6–9 0–0 0–0 0–0 16–27
Year-end ranking 650 163 133 316 194 347 444 152 261 229 256 332 558 797 37%

Olympic medal matches

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Doubles: 1 (4th place)

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Result Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
4th place 2021 2020 Summer Olympics, Japan Hard United States Austin Krajicek New Zealand Marcus Daniell
New Zealand Michael Venus 		6–7(3–7), 2–6

ATP career finals

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Singles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)

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Legend
Grand Slam (0–0)
ATP Masters 1000 (0–0)
ATP 500 Series (0–0)
ATP 250 Series (1–1)
Finals by surface
Hard (1–0)
Clay (0–1)
Grass (0–0)
Finals by setting
Outdoor (1–1)
Indoor (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Apr 2018 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, United States 250 Series Clay United States Steve Johnson 6–7(2–7), 6–2, 4–6
Win 1–1 Jan 2019 Auckland Open, New Zealand 250 Series Hard United Kingdom Cameron Norrie 6–4, 6–2

Doubles: 1 (1 runner-up)

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Legend
Grand Slam (0–0)
ATP Masters 1000 (0–0)
ATP 500 Series (0–0)
ATP 250 Series (0–1)
Finals by surface
Hard (0–1)
Clay (0–0)
Grass (0–0)
Finals by setting
Outdoor (0–1)
Indoor (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Aug 2019 Winston-Salem Open, United States 250 Series Hard United States Nicholas Monroe Poland Łukasz Kubot
Brazil Marcelo Melo 		7–6(8–6), 1–6, [3–10]

ATP Challengers and ITF Futures finals

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Singles: 27 (15–12)

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Legend
ATP Challenger (4–5)
ITF Futures (11–7)
Finals by surface
Hard (13–6)
Clay (2–6)
Grass (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Win 1–0 Jul 2011 USA F20, Godfrey Futures Hard Czech Republic Rudolf Siwy 6–2, 7–5
Win 2–0 Aug 2011 USA F21, Decatur Futures Hard Lebanon Bassam Beidas 6–3, 6–1
Win 3–0 Mar 2012 USA F7, Calabasas Futures Hard United States Daniel Kosakowski 6–3, 7–5
Win 4–0 Apr 2012 USA F10, Little Rock Futures Hard Australia John Peers 6–1, 7–6(8–6)
Loss 4–1 May 2012 USA F12, Orange Park Futures Clay Austria Gerald Melzer 6–7(5–7), 3–6
Win 5–1 May 2012 USA F13, Tampa Futures Clay United States Bjorn Fratangelo 6–1, 6–3
Win 6–1 Sep 2012 Canada F9, Markham Futures Hard (i) Canada Peter Polansky 6–4, 6–3
Loss 6–2 Jul 2013 Canada F4, Saskatoon Futures Hard United States Austin Krajicek 5–7, 6–7(6–8)
Win 7–2 Nov 2013 Champaign, United States Challenger Hard (i) Australia Sam Groth 3–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–5)
Win 8–2 Mar 2015 Canada F1, Gatineau Futures Hard (i) Canada Philip Bester 6–3, 7–6(9–7)
Loss 8–3 Mar 2015 Canada F2, Sherbrooke Futures Hard (i) United Kingdom Edward Corrie 6–3, 1–6, 3–6
Loss 8–4 May 2015 USA F16, Tampa Futures Clay Brazil Thales Turini 2–6, 5–7
Loss 8–5 Jun 2015 USA F16A, Winston-Salem Futures Clay Croatia Matija Pecotić 2–6, 3–6
Win 9–5 Jun 2015 USA F16B, Charlottesville Futures Hard United States Ernesto Escobedo 6–4, 6–4
Loss 9–6 Sep 2015 Canada F9, Toronto Futures Clay Canada Frank Dancevic 5–7, 3–6
Loss 9–7 Apr 2016 USA F12, Memphis Futures Hard Canada Denis Shapovalov 6–7(4–7), 6–7(4–7)
Win 10–7 Jun 2016 USA F17, Charlottesville Futures Hard United States Dennis Nevolo 6–3, 6–3
Win 11–7 Jul 2016 USA F24, Godfrey Futures Hard Argentina Facundo Mena 6–0, 6–4
Win 12–7 Jul 2016 USA F25, Edwardsville Futures Hard Australia Marc Polmans 7–6(7–4), 1–6, 6–3
Loss 12–8 Nov 2016 Columbus, United States Challenger Hard (i) United States Stefan Kozlov 1–6, 6–2, 2–6
Win 13–8 Feb 2017 Tempe, United States Challenger Hard Serbia Nikola Milojević 4–6, 6–0, 6–3
Loss 13–9 Apr 2017 Sarasota, United States Challenger Clay United States Frances Tiafoe 3–6, 4–6
Win 14–9 May 2017 Savannah, United States Challenger Clay Brazil João Pedro Sorgi 6–4, 6–3
Loss 14–10 Oct 2017 Tiburon, United States Challenger Hard United Kingdom Cameron Norrie 2–6, 3–6
Loss 14–11 Nov 2017 Charlottesville, United States Challenger Hard (i) United States Tim Smyczek 7–6(7–5), 2–6, 2–6
Loss 14–12 Apr 2019 Sarasota, United States Challenger Clay United States Tommy Paul 3–6, 4–6
Win 15–12 Oct 2022 Las Vegas, United States Challenger Hard United States Stefan Kozlov 7–5, 6–3

Doubles: 28 (18–10)

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Legend
ATP Challenger (9–7)
ITF Futures (9–3)
Finals by surface
Hard (15–9)
Clay (3–1)
Grass (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1–0 Jul 2010 USA F17,
Pittsburgh 		Futures Clay United States Rhyne Williams United States Greg Ouellette
Canada Vasek Pospisil 		3–6, 6–3, [11–9]
Win 2–0 Sep 2011 Canada F6,
Toronto 		Futures Hard United States Rhyne Williams United States Chase Buchanan
United States Peter Kobelt 		6–1, 6–3
Loss 2–1 Sep 2011 Canada F7,
Markham 		Futures Hard (i) United States Rhyne Williams Canada Milan Pokrajac
Canada Peter Polansky 		6–4, 3–6, [8–10]
Win 3–1 Feb 2012 USA F5,
Brownsville 		Futures Hard United States Rhyne Williams Philippines Ruben Gonzales
United States Chris Kwon 		7–6(7–4), 6–0
Win 4–1 Mar 2012 USA F6,
Harlingen 		Futures Hard United States Rhyne Williams Italy Thomas Fabbiano
China Wu Di 		6–7(6–8), 7–5, [10–6]
Win 5–1 Apr 2012 USA F10,
Little Rock 		Futures Hard United States Greg Ouellette New Zealand Marvin Barker
United Kingdom Edward Corrie 		4–6, 7–6(7–2), [10–8]
Loss 5–2 Jul 2012 Lexington,
United States 		Challenger Hard United States Rhyne Williams United States Austin Krajicek
Australia John Peers 		1–6, 6–7(4–7)
Loss 5–3 Sep 2012 Canada F8,
Toronto 		Futures Hard United States Chase Buchanan Hungary Márton Fucsovics
Croatia Ante Pavić 		2–6, 4–6
Win 6–3 Sep 2011 Canada F9,
Markham 		Futures Hard (i) United States Chase Buchanan Australia Carsten Ball
Canada Peter Polansky 		6–2, 4–6, [10–7]
Win 7–3 Oct 2012 Sacramento,
United States 		Challenger Hard United States Rhyne Williams United States Devin Britton
United States Austin Krajicek 		4–6, 6–4, [12–10]
Loss 7–4 Jan 2013 Maui,
United States 		Challenger Hard United States Rhyne Williams Chinese Taipei Lee Hsin-han
Chinese Taipei Peng Hsien-yin 		7–6(7–1), 2–6, [5–10]
Loss 7–5 Feb 2013 Dallas,
United States 		Challenger Hard (i) United States Rhyne Williams United States Alex Kuznetsov
Germany Mischa Zverev 		4–6, 7–6(7–4), [5–10]
Win 8–5 May 2013 Tallahassee,
United States 		Challenger Clay United States Austin Krajicek Australia Greg Jones
Canada Peter Polansky 		1–6, 6–2, [10–8]
Win 9–5 Jul 2013 Canada F4,
Saskatoon 		Futures Hard United States Austin Krajicek Moldova Roman Borvanov
Canada Milan Pokrajac 		6–4, 3–6, [10–6]
Win 10–5 Sep 2013 İzmir,
Turkey 		Challenger Hard United States Austin Krajicek United Kingdom Brydan Klein
Australia Dane Propoggia 		7–6(7–4), 6–4
Loss 10–6 Nov 2013 Champaign,
United States 		Challenger Hard (i) United States Austin Krajicek United Kingdom Edward Corrie
United Kingdom Daniel Smethurst 		6–7(5–7), 6–0, [7–10]
Win 11–6 Jan 2014 Nouméa,
New Caledonia 		Challenger Hard United States Austin Krajicek Croatia Ante Pavić
Slovenia Blaž Rola 		7–6(7–4), 6–3
Win 12–6 Jan 2015 Nouméa,
New Caledonia 		Challenger Hard United States Austin Krajicek United States Jarmere Jenkins
United States Bradley Klahn 		7–6(7–2), 6–7(5–7), [10–5]
Loss 12–7 Jun 2015 USA F16A,
Winston-Salem 		Futures Hard United States Rhyne Williams Chile Julio Peralta
United States Matt Seeberger 		6–3, 3–6, [8–10]
Win 13–7 Sep 2015 Canada F9,
Toronto 		Futures Clay United States Chase Buchanan Germany Sami Reinwein
United States Justin S. Shane 		6–1, 6–3
Win 14–7 Nov 2015 Charlottesville,
United States 		Challenger Hard (i) United States Chase Buchanan Canada Peter Polansky
Canada Adil Shamasdin 		3–6, 6–4, [10–5]
Win 15–7 Apr 2016 USA F13,
Little Rock 		Futures Hard United States Ryan Lipman United States Nick Chappell
United States Dane Webb 		6–3, 6–2
Win 16–7 Nov 2016 Champaign,
United States 		Challenger Hard (i) United States Austin Krajicek United Kingdom Luke Bambridge
United Kingdom Liam Broady 		7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–2)
Loss 16–8 Jan 2017 Maui,
United States 		Challenger Hard United States Bradley Klahn United States Austin Krajicek
United States Jackson Withrow 		4–6, 3–6
Loss 16–9 Nov 2018 Knoxville,
United States 		Challenger Hard (i) United States Hunter Reese Japan Toshihide Matsui
Denmark Frederik Nielsen 		6–7(6–8), 5–7
Win 17–9 Jan 2022 Columbus,
United States 		Challenger Hard (i) Denmark Mikael Torpegaard Switzerland Luca Margaroli
Japan Yasutaka Uchiyama 		5–7, 6–4, [10–5]
Win 18–9 Nov 2022 Knoxville,
United States 		Challenger Hard (i) United States Hunter Reese United States Martin Damm
United States Mitchell Krueger 		6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–3), [10–5]
Loss 18–10 Apr 2024 Sarasota,
United States 		Challenger Clay United States Ethan Quinn United States Tristan Boyer
United Kingdom Oliver Crawford 		4–6, 2–6

Top 10 wins

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  • He has a 4–10 record against players who were, at the time the match was played, ranked in the top 10.
Season 2018 2019 2020 Total
Wins 2 1 1 4
# Player Rank Event Surface Rd Score TSR
2018
1. Switzerland Stan Wawrinka 8 Australian Open, Australia Hard 2R 6–2, 6–1, 6–4 97
2. Austria Dominic Thiem 5 Australian Open, Australia Hard 4R 6–2, 4–6, 7–6(7–4), 6–7(7–9), 6–3 97
2019
3. Italy Fabio Fognini 10 Wimbledon, United Kingdom Grass 3R 6–3, 7–6(14–12), 6–3 94
2020
4. Italy Matteo Berrettini 8 Australian Open, Australia Hard 2R 7–6(9–7), 6–4, 4–6, 2–6, 7–5 100

World TeamTennis

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Sandgren has played two seasons with World TeamTennis starting in 2015 when he debuted in the league with the California Dream and then again in 2018 with the Washington Kastles. It was announced that he will join the Orlando Storm during the 2020 season set to begin July 12.[23]

Sandgren posted a 9–6 singles record throughout the season, posting a winning percentage (games won-lost) of 53%, the second-highest in the league. He also paired up with Ken Skupski in men's doubles as well as Jessica Pegula in mixed doubles to help the Storm earn a No. 3 seed in the WTT Playoffs. The Storm would ultimately fall to the Chicago Smash in the semifinals.

Personal life

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Sandgren married his girlfriend Christianna Burkee on December 2, 2023.[24]

References

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Tennys Sandgren

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Tennys Loren Sandgren (born July 22, 1991) is an American retired professional tennis player.[1] He achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 41 on January 14, 2019, following strong performances including his first ATP final in Houston earlier that year.[2][3] Sandgren secured his sole ATP Tour singles title at the 2019 Auckland Open and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in both 2018, defeating higher-seeded opponents en route to a loss against Hyeon Chung, and 2020, where he pushed Roger Federer to five sets after holding seven match points.[4][5][6] A right-handed player who turned professional in 2011 after two seasons at the University of Tennessee, Sandgren compiled a 47–76 win-loss record at the ATP Tour level and earned over $3.5 million in prize money.[7][1] His career was marked by resilience on hard courts but also by injuries and inconsistencies that limited further breakthroughs, leading to his retirement announcement in 2025 due to persistent physical challenges.[8] Sandgren drew attention beyond the court for defending his personal social media expressions during the 2018 Australian Open, rejecting characterizations of extremism while critiquing aspects of prevailing cultural narratives in response to peer and media scrutiny.[9]

Early Life and Development

Early life and family background

Tennys Sandgren was born on July 22, 1991, in Gallatin, Tennessee.[1] He was named after his great-grandfather, Tennys Henning Sandgren (1896–1930), a figure of Swedish descent who did not play tennis and had no direct connection to Tennessee.[10] Sandgren's parents, David Sandgren (American) and Lia Sandgren (née Lourens, South African), met at a tennis club in Johannesburg, where both played the sport.[11] [2] The couple married and relocated to Tennessee in 1988, shortly before Sandgren's birth.[11] His father, David, later passed away, though the exact timing relative to Sandgren's early years is not publicly detailed in primary records.[2] The Sandgren family had deep roots in tennis, with both parents actively involved as players and Lia serving as Sandgren's initial coach.[2] Sandgren began playing at age 5 alongside family members, including his older brother Davey, who later competed at the University of Tennessee, earning two-time All-America honors and lettering from 2007 to 2010.[2] [1] This familial emphasis on the sport shaped his early exposure and development in Gallatin.[12]

Junior tennis career

Sandgren reached a career-high ITF junior world ranking of No. 9 on April 20, 2009, and finished the year at No. 24 in the combined rankings.[13] He was rated the No. 1 junior recruit in the United States entering college.[1] In 2009, Sandgren advanced to the singles finals of two ITF Grade A events: the Copa Gerdau de Juvenis in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where he defeated No. 2 seed Julien Obry in the semifinals before losing to João Pereira 4–6, 6–1, 6–4 in the final; and the Easter Bowl in Indian Wells, California, where he fell to Evan King 6–2, 6–2.[1] [14] [15] He also reached the doubles semifinals at both tournaments.[1] Sandgren competed in the junior draws at the French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.[1] At the 2009 US Open juniors, the unseeded American upset No. 2 seed and defending French Open junior champion Daniel Berta in the first round.[16] Earlier in his career, he entered the 2007 USTA National Clay Court Championships as the No. 1 seed in the Boys' 16s division.[17] His overall junior singles record stood at 70–38, with a doubles tally of 53–35.[18]

College tennis at University of Tennessee

Sandgren, recognized as the nation's top tennis recruit, enrolled at the University of Tennessee in January 2010 and became eligible to compete immediately for the Volunteers men's tennis team.[19] During his freshman season, he contributed to Tennessee's advancement to the 2010 NCAA Division I team final, the program's first appearance there since 1976.[2] As a sophomore in the 2010–11 season, Sandgren posted a 30–3 singles record, remaining undefeated in dual-match singles throughout his college career.[1][20] He reached the semifinals of the 2011 NCAA Division I Singles Championships before losing to Tennessee teammate Rhyne Williams.[20][21] Across two seasons, Sandgren compiled an overall singles record of 60–12 and a doubles record of 38–11, partnering frequently with Williams to reach a career-high ITA doubles ranking of No. 38.[1] His peak ITA singles ranking reached No. 32 on June 8, 2011.[1] Sandgren turned professional following his sophomore year without completing his degree, later pursuing online courses.[2]

Professional Tennis Career

Early professional years and lower-tier success (2011–2016)

Sandgren turned professional in 2011 following two seasons at the University of Tennessee, initially competing primarily in ITF Men's Futures tournaments. His ATP singles ranking improved from outside the top 1000 at the start of the year to a year-end position of No. 540.[22] In 2012, he continued focusing on Futures events, securing multiple titles and elevating his year-end ranking to No. 233.[22] [23] In 2013, Sandgren achieved his first ATP Challenger title at the Champaign Challenger, defeating opponents to reach the top 200 for the first time and finishing the year at No. 183.[23] [22] However, a torn labrum in his left hip necessitated surgery in 2014, causing him to miss five months and resulting in a year-end ranking drop to No. 660.[21] [22] Sandgren began his recovery in 2015, winning two Futures titles from six finals and reaching a Challenger semifinal in Tallahassee.[24] His ranking rebounded to No. 261 by year-end.[22] In 2016, he claimed three Futures titles from four finals and advanced to the final of the Columbus Challenger, where he lost to Stefan Kozlov, ending the year ranked No. 191.[24] [25] [22] During this period, he accumulated at least 11 Futures singles titles overall, establishing a foundation in lower-tier circuits before his Challenger breakthrough.[23]

Challenger breakthrough and ATP rise (2017)

In 2017, Sandgren marked a pivotal breakthrough on the ATP Challenger Tour, winning two titles and reaching multiple deep runs that elevated his standing from No. 198 in February to the top 100 by mid-year. His first title came at the Tempe Challenger in February, where he defeated Nikola Milojević 4–6, 6–0, 6–3 in the final, securing his second career Challenger crown.[26] Transitioning to clay, Sandgren reached the final of the Sarasota Challenger before claiming the Savannah Challenger title on May 7, defeating João Sorgi 6–4, 6–3. These successes qualified him for his ATP Tour main draw debut at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston in April, where he advanced through qualifying but lost in the first round to Ernesto Escobedo 6–4, 6–3, 6–4.[27][28] Sandgren earned a U.S. Tennis Association wild card for the French Open via the Roland Garros Wild Card Challenge, entering his first Grand Slam main draw on May 28 but falling in the first round to Mikhail Kukushkin 2–6, 1–6, 4–6. Continued strong Challenger results, including a semifinal appearance, propelled him into the top 100 on June 11. He finished the year ranked No. 96, reflecting sustained progress amid five Challenger finals overall.[29][30][31][32]

Australian Open quarterfinals and first ATP final (2018)

Sandgren entered the 2018 Australian Open ranked No. 97 in the ATP singles rankings, marking his debut in the main draw of the event.[33] In the second round on January 18, he upset former finalist Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, in straight sets, saving both break points faced and firing 32 winners to secure the victory.[34] Advancing to the fourth round, Sandgren defeated fifth seed Dominic Thiem on January 22 in a five-set marathon, 6–2, 4–6, 7–6(4), 6–7(7), 6–3, despite missing a match point in the fourth set; this win propelled the unseeded American into his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.[35][33] In the quarterfinals on January 24, Sandgren faced unseeded South Korean Hyeon Chung on Rod Laver Arena and lost in straight sets, 6–4, 7–6(5), 6–3, after struggling to convert break opportunities against Chung's consistent baseline play.[36] This run to the quarterfinals represented Sandgren's best Grand Slam result to date and elevated him into the ATP top 50 for the first time.[2] Later in the season, at the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston from April 9–15, Sandgren achieved his first ATP Tour final appearance.[37] He advanced by defeating Ivo Karlović in the semifinals on April 14, then faced compatriot Steve Johnson in the final on April 15, falling 7–6(2), 2–6, 6–4 after a competitive three-setter marked by tiebreak resilience from Johnson.[38] This clay-court breakthrough underscored Sandgren's improving form on non-hard surfaces, building on his Australian Open success.[39]

Maiden ATP title and career peak (2019)

In January 2019, Sandgren won his maiden ATP Tour singles title at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, defeating Britain's Cameron Norrie 6–4, 6–2 in the final on January 12.[37][40] He did not drop a set throughout the tournament, marking a breakthrough after years of primarily Challenger-level success.[41] The Auckland victory propelled Sandgren to a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 41, achieved on January 14, 2019.[22] This peak represented his strongest sustained performance to date, reflecting improved consistency on hard courts where his baseline game and fitness allowed him to outlast opponents in extended rallies. However, form dipped immediately after, with a first-round exit at the 2019 Australian Open to Gilles Simon and a subsequent nine-match losing streak at ATP level.[32] Later in 2019, Sandgren showed flashes of competitiveness, reaching the quarterfinals at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport and the third round of the US Open, where he upset former world No. 1 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in five sets, 1–6, 6–7(4), 6–4, 7–6(4), 7–5, on August 27.[42] These results, alongside the Auckland title, underscored his 2019 as a year of intermittent high-level play amid broader inconsistencies, with an overall ATP win-loss record of 13–17.[43]

Second Australian Open quarterfinal and top-50 consistency (2020)

Entering the 2020 Australian Open ranked No. 100, Tennys Sandgren produced one of his strongest Grand Slam runs, advancing to the quarterfinals for the second time in the tournament. He secured key victories en route, including a straight-sets upset over 15th-seeded Stan Wawrinka in the second round, compatriot Sam Querrey in the third round, and 12th-seeded Fabio Fognini in the fourth round.[44][45][46] In the quarterfinals on January 28, Sandgren faced third-seeded Roger Federer on Rod Laver Arena in a match lasting over three hours. Leading two sets to one and holding a 5-3 advantage in the fourth-set tiebreak, Sandgren generated seven match points, but Federer saved all of them—through a combination of strong serving, defensive play, and unforced errors from Sandgren—to force a decider. Federer ultimately prevailed 6–3, 2–6, 2–6, 7–6(10–8), 6–3, marking one of the most dramatic comebacks in Australian Open history. The result earned Sandgren 400 ranking points and elevated his standing into the top 60 for the first time since his 2019 peak.[6][47] The Australian Open performance anchored Sandgren's 2020 season, during which he achieved career-long consistency in the ATP top 50. Despite an overall ATP Tour record of 8 wins and 13 losses across the year—reflecting solid but uneven results in subsequent events like early exits at the US Open and French Open—he accumulated sufficient points to finish the year ranked No. 49 with 1,081 points, his first year-end position inside the top 50. This stability highlighted his ability to compete reliably against elite opposition on hard courts, building on prior breakthroughs without securing additional titles or deep runs elsewhere.[44][48]

Olympics participation, form decline, and vaccine mandate issues (2021–2022)

Sandgren made his Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games in July 2021, competing for the United States in both singles and doubles. In singles, he lost in the first round to Bolivia's Hugo Dellien 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on July 25.[49] In doubles, partnering with Austin Krajicek, they advanced to the semifinals before falling to New Zealand's Marcus Daniell and Michael Venus, then lost the bronze-medal match to the same pair 6-2, 6-3 on July 30, securing fourth place overall.[50] [51] Following the Olympics, Sandgren's form deteriorated markedly, with an overall win-loss record of 11-23 in 2021 across all levels, dropping him to a year-end ranking of No. 96—outside the top 50 for the first time since 2016.[52] He struggled in ATP events, failing to reach quarterfinals in any Masters 1000 or Grand Slam tournament that year, and retired from several matches, including in Washington and Las Vegas Challengers.[53] In 2022, his performance remained inconsistent with a 25-23 record, further sliding to a year-end ranking around No. 265, amid fewer deep runs and reliance on lower-tier events.[52] [54] Sandgren's opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates intensified scrutiny, as he publicly stated he was unvaccinated and withdrew from the 2022 Australian Open on January 4, citing the tournament's and Australian government's requirement for proof of vaccination for entry and participation.[55] [56] A two-time quarterfinalist at the event, he informed journalist Ben Rothenberg that he did not seek or qualify for a medical exemption, emphasizing personal choice over participation.[56] He voiced support for Novak Djokovic's similar stance, tweeting encouragement amid the Serb's deportation battle, while critiquing the mandates as overly coercive.[57]

Final years, injury struggles, and retirement (2023–2025)

In 2023, Sandgren grappled with persistent injuries that hampered his performance on the Challenger circuit, where he compiled a 24–19 win-loss record. He retired from the Rome Challenger in February due to a lower back issue and from the Tiburon Challenger in October. Additionally, he reported wrist problems emerging during the US Open series, which he attributed to frequent ball changes across tournaments, exacerbating strain on players adapting to varying equipment. These setbacks limited his ability to regain momentum after prior form declines, confining him to lower-tier events without breakthroughs on the ATP Tour, where his record stood at 0–1.[53][58][59][60] Entering 2024, Sandgren continued facing a cumulative toll from injuries to his knees, back, shoulders, and wrist, which had previously forced hiatuses. In a January interview ahead of Indian Wells, he expressed uncertainty about sustaining a competitive edge amid the tour's physical demands and rising younger talent, despite feeling healthy at the time. His activity remained sparse, yielding a 13–9 overall record primarily in Challengers and ITF events, with his ranking slipping to No. 506 by year-end. No ATP main-draw appearances materialized, underscoring diminished viability at higher levels.[61][52] Sandgren effectively retired from professional tennis in April 2024 following his final competitive match, citing the cumulative injury burden as a key factor. By July 2025, he publicly affirmed his retirement status on social media, noting a shift toward personal fitness pursuits like weightlifting while maintaining casual tennis involvement, though a wrist injury persisted in limiting even practice strokes. This conclusion aligned with broader patterns of veteran attrition on tour, where recurring physical issues eroded his capacity for sustained play after a career peaking in 2019–2020.[8][62]

Playing Style and Achievements

Technical attributes and strengths

Sandgren played right-handed with a two-handed backhand, leveraging his 6-foot-2-inch (188 cm) frame and 195-pound (88 kg) build to generate power from the baseline.[3] His groundstrokes emphasized flat trajectory for depth and penetration, enabling consistent rally construction against higher-ranked opponents during his 2018 and 2020 Australian Open quarterfinal runs.[63] This approach suited his customized Wilson Blade 98 CV racquet, featuring a 98-square-inch head and dense 18x20 string pattern that prioritized control and precision over excessive spin, facilitating low-error exchanges on faster surfaces.[64] A key strength was his solid backhand, reliable under pressure for redirecting pace and maintaining defensive positioning, as evidenced in extended rallies against top-10 players.[65] His forehand offered aggressive potential with clean ball-striking, capable of inside-out angles and winners when dictating points, though it ranked as consistent rather than overpowering compared to elite peers.[66] Sandgren's serve provided a dependable weapon, averaging 185 km/h on first deliveries with peaks reaching 215 km/h, yielding aces even in high-stakes sets—such as 24 aces in his 2020 Australian Open quarterfinal against Roger Federer.[67] [47] Effective movement and net skills rounded out his technical profile, allowing transitions from defense to offense via approach shots and volleys, though his game leaned baseline-oriented over serve-volley dominance.[68] This workmanlike versatility contributed to his breakthrough successes, including a maiden ATP title in Auckland in 2019, where flat hitting and serve holds proved decisive on hard courts.[3]

Key career highlights and statistics

Sandgren attained a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 41 on January 14, 2019.[3] His ATP-level singles win–loss record is 47–76, with career earnings of $3,581,949 in prize money from singles and doubles combined.[3] The player's most notable Grand Slam achievements were quarterfinal appearances at the Australian Open in 2018 and 2020. In 2018, ranked No. 49, he upset former champion Stan Wawrinka in the second round and No. 5 seed Dominic Thiem in the fourth round before falling to Hyeon Chung in the quarterfinals.[65][5] In 2020, as world No. 100, Sandgren defeated No. 12 seed Fabio Fognini in the round of 16 to reach the quarterfinals for the second time, where he lost to Roger Federer after holding seven match points in the fourth set.[69][6] Sandgren secured his sole ATP singles title at the 2019 Auckland Open, defeating Taylor Fritz in the final to claim the 250-level event.[4] He represented the United States as a one-time Olympian at the 2020 Tokyo Games.[4]
Career StatisticDetails
Highest singles rankingNo. 41 (January 14, 2019)
ATP singles titles1
Singles win–loss (ATP)47–76
Prize money (singles & doubles)$3,581,949

Political Views and Controversies

Expressed conservative positions and social media activity

Tennys Sandgren has publicly identified as politically conservative and a devout Christian, stating in interviews that these beliefs shape his worldview.[70][71] His social media activity, particularly on Twitter (now X), has included retweets and likes of content supporting Donald Trump and conservative viewpoints, such as posts praising Trump's policies and criticizing liberal media narratives, dating back to at least 2016.[72][73] In the lead-up to the 2018 Australian Open, scrutiny of Sandgren's Twitter feed revealed engagements with conservative commentators and retweets of content aligned with Trump-era rhetoric, including defenses of law enforcement and skepticism toward certain progressive social movements.[74] Following media questions about these interactions, Sandgren deleted approximately 18 months of tweets on January 22, 2018, explaining the action as an attempt to "move forward" while denying endorsement of extremist ideologies beyond standard conservative positions.[75][73] Sandgren has continued posting on social media post-2018, critiquing what he describes as excessive political correctness in professional tennis. In a December 2022 interview, he argued that players self-censor to safeguard sponsorships and careers, stating, "If you accidentally say something offensive, the sponsors want nothing to do with you," highlighting pressures to conform to prevailing institutional norms.[76] His ongoing activity reflects a pattern of advocating for individual liberty and traditional values, often in contrast to mainstream sports media perspectives.[77]

Media and peer backlash, including Pizzagate associations

During his quarterfinal run at the 2018 Australian Open, Sandgren faced intense media scrutiny over his past Twitter activity, which included interactions perceived as supportive of alt-right figures and conspiracy theories.[71] Reporters questioned him about following accounts such as those of Mike Cernovich, Ann Coulter, Tommy Robinson, and Milo Yiannopoulos, as well as retweeting content from outlets like Infowars and the Drudge Report on topics including Sharia law and radical Islamic terrorism.[78] In one specific instance, Sandgren tweeted in July 2017 that evidence related to the Pizzagate conspiracy theory—alleging a child sex trafficking ring tied to Democratic Party figures and centered on Comet Ping Pong pizzeria—was "sickening" and "too much to ignore," a post he later deleted along with thousands of others.[79] He also tweeted mourning Yiannopoulos's Twitter suspension with "RIP @Nero" and questioned media silence on Hillary Clinton's associations with "spirit cooking," another fringe theory linked to occult practices.[79] Sandgren deleted years of tweets on January 23, 2018, stating it was to "move forward" and establish a "cleaner start," while acknowledging that screenshots would persist.[75] In press conferences, he denied harboring alt-right sympathies or endorsing white nationalism, asserting that following accounts did not equate to agreement with all their content and emphasizing his identity as a devout Christian opposed to racism, homophobia, or extremism.[80] [81] Following his quarterfinal loss to Hyeon Chung on January 24, 2018, Sandgren accused the media of "demonizing" him through "propaganda" and placing people in "little boxes" to fit preconceived narratives, while demanding an apology from outlets that had amplified unverified associations.[82] [83] Peer reactions were limited but notable, with Serena Williams publicly criticizing Sandgren on January 22, 2018, for his past social media posts, stating he "should never have tweeted" such content and highlighting her own experiences with online scrutiny.[78] Advocacy group Athlete Ally condemned resurfaced tweets they described as homophobic and racist, urging the tennis community not to overlook the marginalization of LGBTQ+ individuals in response.[84] No widespread public denunciations from fellow ATP players emerged at the time, though the episode contributed to broader discussions within tennis about political expression and sponsor sensitivities.[76] Sandgren later reflected in 2022 that players often self-censor to avoid career repercussions from perceived offensive statements.[76]

Opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and tournament exclusions

Sandgren withdrew from the 2022 Australian Open, where he had previously reached the quarterfinals in 2018 and 2020, after declining to receive a COVID-19 vaccination as required by Australian government entry rules for participants.[55] [56] The tournament's policy aligned with national mandates demanding proof of vaccination for international travelers, including athletes, enforced amid border restrictions that persisted into January 2022.[85] He confirmed his unvaccinated status to journalists, noting he did not qualify for a medical exemption and chose not to comply rather than seek one.[86] Sandgren articulated his stance as opposition to coercive mandates rather than the vaccines themselves, emphasizing personal bodily autonomy. In a January 2022 interview, he stated, "I just don’t think it’s right to force people to take a medical procedure," framing his decision as a matter of individual choice over compelled participation in public health measures.[87] He reiterated to media that he opposed government enforcement of vaccination, telling Reuters, "I'm against the government telling you what you have to do with your body."[57] This position echoed broader debates within professional tennis, where over 95% of top-100 players were vaccinated by early 2022, yet a minority, including Sandgren and Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert, opted out of mandated events.[88] [89] Amid the controversy surrounding Novak Djokovic's visa cancellation and deportation from Australia for similar non-compliance, Sandgren publicly supported the world No. 1, tweeting on January 5, 2022, that "Australia doesn't deserve Novak Djokovic" and later "Stay strong, buddy."[85] [57] He criticized the treatment of unvaccinated individuals, posting on X (formerly Twitter) on January 16, 2022, that accusations of "inspiring anti-vax sentiment" did not justify dehumanizing people, adding, "If you can't see what this is about after this…"[90] These statements positioned Sandgren as a vocal skeptic of mandate-driven exclusions in a sport where ATP data indicated near-universal compliance among elites to maintain access to high-stakes events.[91] No other major tournament exclusions tied directly to his vaccine refusal were reported beyond the Australian Open, though varying ATP and Grand Slam policies in 2022 limited opportunities for non-compliant players.[92]

Defenses against accusations of extremism and cancel culture critique

Sandgren has denied accusations of extremism leveled against him, particularly those stemming from his 2018 Australian Open quarterfinal run, where media outlets highlighted his Twitter follows of conservative figures and retweets of content associated with fringe theories like Pizzagate. He maintained that following accounts or engaging with posts does not signify endorsement of their views, asserting, "Who you follow on Twitter I feel doesn't define your personal political or philosophical views."[80] He explicitly rejected alt-right sympathies, stating they clashed with his Christian beliefs, and denounced any implied association with such groups.[93][94] In addressing the ensuing backlash, Sandgren accused media coverage of demonizing him through sensationalism, reading a prepared statement after his quarterfinal loss on January 24, 2018, in which he criticized journalists for "dehumanizing" individuals and perpetuating "propaganda machines" that reduce people to caricatures without context.[95] He linked this scrutiny to an "outrage culture" that erodes free speech, remarking, "We are definitely in an outrage culture where free speech doesn't seem to be as free as it used to be," and argued that assumptions based on social media interactions ignore nuance and personal growth.[71][96] Sandgren has extended his critique to broader dynamics resembling cancel culture within tennis and sponsorship ecosystems. In a December 2022 interview, he described how players self-censor due to political correctness pressures, noting that "if you accidentally say something offensive, the sponsors want nothing to do with you," which discourages open expression to safeguard careers.[76] He elaborated in a January 2023 discussion that "political correctness is everywhere, not just in tennis," but attempting to avoid offending anyone is futile, highlighting institutional incentives that penalize conservative-leaning views amid prevailing progressive norms in sports media and governance.[97] While apologizing for specific past tweets he deemed immature, such as a 2012 remark advising against visiting gay clubs, Sandgren framed these as isolated errors rather than evidence of animus, underscoring his opposition to conflating personal opinions with ideological extremism.[98][94]

Personal Life and Post-Career Activities

Family and relationships

Sandgren was born on July 22, 1991, in Gallatin, Tennessee, to David Sandgren, an American tennis player and coach, and Lia Sandgren (née Lourens), a South African whom his father met at a tennis club in Johannesburg.[4][99] His parents married and moved to Tennessee in 1988, shortly before his birth.[4] Both parents were competitive tennis players, though Sandgren was named after his paternal great-grandfather, born a century earlier and uninvolved in the sport. He has one older sibling, brother Davey Sandgren (born September 4, 1987), a former University of Tennessee tennis player who earned two-time All-America honors from 2007 to 2010.[99][100] The family maintained close ties, with Sandgren frequently visiting relatives in Tennessee and Texas during tournament breaks.[101] On December 2, 2023, Sandgren married Christianna Burkee in Nashville, Tennessee, following their meeting via social media on December 11, 2021.[102][103] The couple has no publicly reported children as of 2025.[104]

Business ventures and non-tennis pursuits

Following his retirement from professional tennis in April 2024, Sandgren transitioned into coaching, offering private tennis lessons and serving as a coach at The Farm and Forge Club in Franklin, Tennessee.[104][105] In non-tennis pursuits, Sandgren has emphasized physical fitness, particularly bodybuilding and weightlifting, maintaining an active gym routine post-retirement while occasionally referencing tennis in his training.[8] He has promoted the HTLT supplements brand as an athlete affiliate, sharing a personal discount code ("Tennys") for 15% off products to support his muscle-building goals.[105] No major independent business ventures, such as founding companies or significant investments, have been publicly documented for Sandgren.

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