Brian Wilson (tennis)
Brian Wilson (born May 23, 1982) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.[1]
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Residence | Las Vegas |
Born | Oceanside, California United States | May 23, 1982
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Turned pro | 2004 |
Plays | Right-handed |
Prize money | $132,648 |
Singles | |
Career record | 1-4 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 232 (September 10, 2007) |
Grand Slam Singles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (2007) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 0-2 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 120 (October 22, 2007) |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
US Open | 1R (2003) |
Career
Wilson played collegiate tennis for the University of Illinois.[2] He earned All-American selection as both a singles and doubles player during his college career.[2] In 2003 he was a member of the team which won the NCAA Championships and he was also the doubles champion, partnering Rajeev Ram.[2] It was with Ram that he took part in the men's doubles at the 2003 US Open, where they were beaten in the first round by Robby Ginepri and Bobby Reynolds.[2]
On the ATP Tour, Wilson had his best performance at the 2006 SAP Open in San Jose, California, beating Ivo Karlović, then 61st in the world.[2]
After making his way through qualifying, he made his Grand Slam singles debut in the 2007 Australian Open.[2] He lost in the opening round to Feliciano López, in four sets.[2]
Challenger titles
Doubles: (5)
No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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1. | 2004 | Burbank, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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6–2, 6–3 |
2. | 2005 | Nashville, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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7–6(8–6), 6–4 |
3. | 2006 | Maui, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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6–3, 6–2 |
4. | 2007 | Sacramento, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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7–5, 7–6(10–8) |
5. | 2007 | Calabasas, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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7–6(12–10), 4–6, [10–8] |