Bradley Klahn | Bio | ATP Tour

Began playing tennis at age 11 after his mother signed him up for a summer round-robin league.
Father, Dennis; mother, Nancy, played tennis at University of Iowa; sister, Kathryn; brother, Brian.
Growing up, admired countrymen Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick
Favourite surface is hard and considers serve and forehand as his best shots.
Warmed up Roger Federer for his meeting with Rafael Nadal in 2008 Wimbledon final.
Supports Stanford Cardinal (NCAA), Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) and San Jose Sharks (NHL).
Graduated with an economics degree from Stanford University in 2012.
Won 2010 NCAA singles title as a sophomore. Named 2010, 2011 and 2012 All-American in singles and doubles.
Contemplated retirement while missing 21 months from February 2015 through November 2016 following 2 back surgeries.
During injury absence, served as a volunteer assistant coach for Stanford men's tennis team.

(UPDATED 17 AUGUST 2020)

Achieved career-high No. 63 on 17 March 2014 after making ATP Masters 1000 debut at Indian Wells. Broke into Top 100 on 18 November 2013 and returned to Top 100 for 1st time in 4+ years on 20 August 2018. Unranked from 15 February 2016 through 20 November 2016.
As reigning NCAA singles champion, made tour-level debut at 2010 US Open as WC. Enjoyed 1st and biggest win of career at 2012 US Open as Q-WC, defeating No. 36 J. Melzer in 5 sets.
Secured his 3rd US Open WC in 2018 by winning USTA’s US Open Wild Card Challenge. Clinched WC by qualifying and earning 1st ATP Masters 1000 win over Ferrer at 2018 Toronto.
Owns 147-81 ATP Challenger Tour record (8-6 in finals). Did not drop a set en route to most recent Challenger title at 2019 Winnetka, USA.
Peaked at No. 14 in junior rankings on 7 April 2008. Played at all 4 junior Grand Slams in 2008, reaching 3R at Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open. Went 74-38 overall on ITF Junior Circuit with wins over future Top-40 ATP players Basilashvili, Carreno Busta, Evans, Harrison, Pospisil and Raonic.