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Chris Sylvan

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Chris Sylvan
Full nameChristopher Sylvan
Country (sports) United States
Born (1955-03-18) March 18, 1955 (age 69)
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Singles
Career record3–6
Highest rankingNo. 203 (July 12, 1978)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1977 Dec)
Doubles
Career record5–16
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (1977 Dec)
US Open1R (1978)

Christopher Sylvan (born March 18, 1955) is an American former professional tennis player.[1]

Sylvan, born in New Jersey, was noted for his big serve[2] and played collegiate tennis for UC Berkeley before joining the professional tour.[3] In November 1977 he was a quarter-finalist at the Paris Open, with wins over Barry Phillips-Moore and Ove Nils Bengtson, then in December qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open. His career high singles ranking of 203 was attained in 1978.[4]

Challenger titles

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Doubles: (1)

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No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponent Score
1. July, 1978 Raleigh, U.S. Clay Paraguay Francisco González United States Bill Csipkay
United States John Sadri
6–2, 3–6, 6–3

Personal life

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Sylvan raised two children with wife Charlotte and lives in Fresno, California.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Sylvan, Gottfried Gain". The New York Times. August 24, 1976.
  2. ^ "Tennis Serve Reaches 126 M.P.H." No. The Jackson Sun. April 22, 1977.
  3. ^ a b "Fresno Magazine". issuu.com. April 2011. p. 25.
  4. ^ "Tennis Abstract: Christopher Sylvan ATP Match Results, Splits, and Analysis". www.tennisabstract.com.
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