Christopher Eubanks’ rapid ascension to the top 50 in the ATP singles ranking, as well as his gentle demeanor, can be linked to his upbringing in a devout Christian household in Atlanta, Georgia. He began playing tennis at a young age, under the careful attention of his father and went on to play for Georgia Tech before becoming a pro in 2017.
Eubanks was a 2-time All-American and twice ACC Player of the Year while playing college tennis. He competed in 4 Grand Slam singles events and 3 Grand Slam doubles events as a professional, winning his first ATP tour title at the 2023 Mallorca Championships.
We’ve gathered some of the most intriguing facts about him.
7 Facts You Would Find Fascinating About Christopher Eubanks
1. Eubanks Is The Youngest Son Of A Baptist Minister
Christopher Eubanks was born as the second of his parents’ 2 sons on May 5, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia. His father, Mark Eubanks is a pastor who served as a minister at the New Hope Baptist Church in Waco, Georgia, while his mother Carla Eubanks was called the First Lady of the church. His older’s brother’s name is Mark Eubanks Jr.
2. His Father Introduced Him To Tennis
Chris used to watch his father and older brother play tennis together when he was a kid. He became fascinated and picked a racquet. His father then immediately began coaching him till he was 13 years old.
3. He Played High School Tennis At Westlake High School
Eubanks attended Westlake High School in Fulton County, Georgia, where he played high school tennis for 3 years. He assisted the school team in winning the region championship in both 2011 and 2013, as well as finishing second in the state.
He also won the Georgia State Closed Junior Challenger and was a member of the squad that won the USTA National Boys’ 18 Team Championship.
4. The Atlanta Native Spent 3 Years Playing At Georgia Tech
After high school, the 29-year-old attended Georgia Tech and played college tennis for 3 years. During those 3 years, he was a two-time All-American and the ACC Player of the Year twice.
Aside from that, he initially proceeded to Georgia Tech to major in engineering but ended up studying business.
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5. He Skipped His Senior Year Of College In Order To Pursue A Professional Career
Eubanks turned pro in 2017 after choosing not to attend his senior year at Georgia Tech. He made his professional debut in the 2017 BB&T Atlanta Open, reaching the quarterfinals and earning a wildcard to the 2017 US Open, which he lost in the first round.
6. Christopher Won The First Title Of His Pro Career At The 2023 Mallorca Championships in Spain
Christopher Eubanks’ professional career reached a high point in 2023 when he won his first ATP tour title at the Mallorca Championships in Spain. He defeated Alex Michelson, Ben Shelton, Arthur Rinderknech, Lloyd Harris, and Adrian Mannarino on his way to triumph.
His outstanding performance propelled him into the top 50 for the first time in his career. He is currently ranked 43rd in the ATP rankings.
7. He Is Among Some Of The Tallest Male Tennis Players In The World
Christopher Eubanks is one of the world’s tallest male tennis players, standing at 6 feet 7 inches (2.01m). Although he is not as tall as Reilly Opelka (6 feet 11 inches), and John Isner (6 feet 10 inches), he is slightly taller than Daniil Medvedev (6 feet 6 inches) and Marin Cilic (6 feet 6 inches).
