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Christopher Eubanks

Eubanks at the 2022 BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux
Country (sports)	United States
Residence	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Born	(1996-05-05) May 5, 1996 (age 29) Atlanta, Georgia
Height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Turned pro	2017
Plays	Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
College	Georgia Tech
Coach	Ruan Roelofse
Prize money	US$ 3,659,441
Singles
Career record	44–68 (39.29%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 29 (July 31, 2023)
Current ranking	No. 130 (30 June 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	2R (2023, 2024)
French Open	1R (2023, 2024)
Wimbledon	QF (2023)
US Open	2R (2022, 2023)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2024)
Doubles
Career record	17–25 (40.48%)
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 142 (August 12, 2024)
Current ranking	No. 336 (30 June 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	1R (2024)
French Open	2R (2024)
Wimbledon	3R (2024)
US Open	QF (2020)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
US Open	2R (2018)

Christopher Eubanks (born May 5, 1996) is an American professional tennis player. He played college tennis for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. While there, he was named an All-American twice. He also won the ACC Player of the Year award two times.

Eubanks reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 29 on July 31, 2023. In doubles, his highest ranking was No. 142 on August 12, 2024.

About Christopher Eubanks

Christopher is the son of Mark and Carla Eubanks. He has an older brother named Mark. His father coached him regularly until he was 13 years old.

Eubanks became good friends with fellow tennis player Donald Young and his family. They moved to Atlanta, near where Eubanks lived. When Eubanks started high school, he began training with Young's parents. They ran the South Fulton Tennis Center. During this time, he also practiced with Young, who was already a top 100 player. Eubanks said these practice sessions helped him decide to become a professional tennis player. He traveled with Young as his hitting partner from 2012 to 2017.

High School Tennis Career

Eubanks played tennis for Westlake High School for three seasons. In 2011 and 2013, he helped his team win the region championship. They also finished as runners-up in the state.

In 2013, Christopher had a great junior record of 48 wins and 6 losses. He did very well in the USTA Nationals at Kalamazoo. He also won the Georgia State Closed Junior Challenger. Eubanks was part of the winning team at the USTA National Boys' 18 Team Championships.

College Tennis Journey

Eubanks played three seasons at Georgia Tech. He then decided to become a professional player before his final year.

First Year at College

Eubanks played at the top of Georgia Tech's lineup in most of their matches. He was ranked as high as No. 53 nationally in singles. He won 7 of 18 matches at the top singles spot. He also beat players ranked as high as No. 5 in the country. He got a special invitation to the NCAA singles championship. There, he won his first match against a highly ranked player. He was named Second-team All-ACC.

That summer, Christopher received a special entry into the main tennis tournaments in Atlanta. In doubles, he teamed up with Donald Young. They won their first two matches. They then lost in the semifinals to the world's No. 1 doubles team, Bob and Mike Bryan. In singles, Eubanks lost in the first round.

Second Year at College

Eubanks played most of the year at the top of Georgia Tech's lineup. He finished with 34 wins and 7 losses in singles matches. This was the second-most wins in one year in the program's history. He ended the spring season ranked No. 8 nationally in singles. He reached the semifinals of a big national indoor championship. He was named first-team All-ACC and ACC Player of the Year.

In August, Christopher played in the Atlanta Open again. With a special doubles entry, he and his teammate won their first match. In singles, Eubanks earned a spot in the main tournament by winning two qualifying matches.

Third Year at College

Eubanks playing at the 2017 ACC Championships.

In his last year at Georgia Tech, Eubanks won 31 of 37 singles matches. This included 18 wins against ranked opponents. He reached his highest national ranking of No. 4. For the second year in a row, he made it to the semifinals of a national indoor championship. He also won a special sportsmanship award. He won a mixed doubles title with a partner from UNC. He entered the NCAA Singles Championship for the third time. He reached the quarterfinals before losing to the eventual champion. Eubanks received another leadership and sportsmanship award. He was again named an All-American and ACC Player of the Year.

For the third summer, he played in the 2017 BB&T Atlanta Open. He got a special entry into the singles main tournament. He reached the quarterfinals, winning his first two professional singles matches. This included a win over a player ranked No. 59 in the world. A month later, he won his first US Open doubles match with his partner.

On October 23, 2017, Eubanks announced he was becoming a professional tennis player. He did not return for his senior year of college.

Professional Tennis Career

Early Professional Years (2015–2019)

Eubanks played his first professional singles match at the 2015 Atlanta Open. He lost that match. The next year, he also lost in the first round of the Atlanta Open.

His big breakthrough came at the 2017 Atlanta Open. He beat two strong players to reach the quarterfinals. Soon after, he received a special entry to the 2017 US Open. He lost in the first round of singles. However, he won his first US Open doubles match there.

In 2019, Eubanks won three qualifying matches to enter the main draw of the 2019 Australian Open. He lost in the first round of that tournament.

Growing Experience (2020–2022)

In 2020, Eubanks reached his first major quarterfinal in doubles at the 2020 US Open. He played with his partner Mackenzie McDonald.

He tried to qualify for Wimbledon in 2021 but lost in the first round.

At the 2022 US Open, he won his first major singles match as a qualifier. He defeated Pedro Martínez.

Breakthrough Year (2023)

Eubanks at the 2023 Miami Open

Eubanks won his second major main draw match at the Australian Open. He reached a new career-high ranking of No. 102 in February 2023.

At the Miami Open, Eubanks qualified for the main tournament. He won his first match there. Then, he defeated the 17th seed, Borna Ćorić, for his biggest win yet. He kept winning, reaching his first Masters fourth round. This helped him enter the top 100 players for the first time. He continued to win, reaching the quarterfinals. He eventually lost to Daniil Medvedev.

In June, he played in his first grass court tournament in Europe. At the next tournament in Mallorca, Eubanks reached his first ATP Tour-level semifinal. He then saved five match points to win his semifinal match. This sent him to his first ATP Tour final. He won the final match, earning his first ATP Tour title! Because of this great performance, he reached a new career high of world No. 43.

At Wimbledon, he won his first match. In the second round, he upset the 12th seed, Cameron Norrie. This was his first time reaching the third round at a major tournament. He went even further, reaching the second week of a major for the first time. In the fourth round, he upset Stefanos Tsitsipas in a five-set match. This was his first win against a top 10 player. He reached his first major quarterfinal. He lost to Daniil Medvedev in another five-set match. After Wimbledon, Eubanks improved his ranking to No. 31. Two weeks later, he reached the top 30, at world No. 29.

In September, Eubanks was an alternate player for Team World at the 2023 Laver Cup. He and another alternate played an exhibition match. They won against Team Europe's players.

Recent Seasons (2024–2025)

In 2024, Eubanks reached the quarterfinals at the Halle Open. He won against the defending champion, Alexander Bublik. He lost in the quarterfinals.

At the 2024 Hall of Fame Open, Eubanks reached the semifinals. He lost to the eventual champion, Marcos Giron.

In 2025, at the U.S. Clay Court Championships, he won his second career clay court match. He reached the quarterfinals after his opponent retired from their match.

Singles Performance Overview

This table shows how Christopher Eubanks has performed in major tournaments.

ATP Tour Singles Final

Christopher Eubanks has played in one ATP Tour singles final and won it.

Result	W–L	Date	Tournament	Tier	Surface	Opponent	Score
Win	1–0	Jun 2023	Mallorca Open, Spain	ATP 250	Grass	Adrian Mannarino	6–1, 6–4

Wins Against Top 10 Players

Eubanks has won 1 match and lost 9 matches against players ranked in the top 10.

#	Player	Rank	Event	Surface	Rd	Score	CER	Ref
2023
1.	Stefanos Tsitsipas	5	Wimbledon, United Kingdom	Grass	4R	3–6, 7–6(7–4), 3–6, 6–4, 6–4	43

See also

In Spanish: Christopher Eubanks para niños

• List of Georgia Institute of Technology athletes