Bradley Klahn

Tennis player and NCAA champion

Bradley Klahn - Tennis player and NCAA champion
Born

August 20th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competed professionally in tennis, achieving significant success on the ATP tour. Won the 2010 NCAA singles championship while playing for Stanford University. Reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 63 in 2014, which highlighted the professional career. Participated in various Grand Slam tournaments, including the US Open and Australian Open, showcasing talents at the highest levels of the sport.

Won the 2010 NCAA singles championship

Achieved ATP singles ranking of No. 63 in 2014

Competed in Grand Slam tournaments

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