Devin Britton

Devin Britton is an American former professional tennis player, most famously known for winning the NCAA Men's Tennis singles championship as the youngest-ever freshman to do so in 2009.

He is currently an assistant coach for the Ole Miss Rebels men's tennis team.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Devin Reade Britton was born on March 17, 1991, in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. He stands 193 cm tall and he plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand, although his serve-and-volley style of play is rare among modern players.

He started playing tennis at the age of four. His parents are Scott and Cindy Britton, and he is the youngest of three children, with two older sisters, Tara Chez and Katie. Britton was home-schooled from the seventh grade onward, completing his high school education through an online academy due to his extensive tennis travels.

Junior Career

As a junior, Britton was a top player, compiling a singles win-loss record of 54–36 and a doubles record of 92–29. He reached a career-high junior world ranking of No. 13 in July 2009. In June 2008, he captured the International Grass Courts Championships. His most significant junior achievement came at the US Open Junior Championships in 2008, where he became the first-ever qualifying wildcard to reach the final.

Britton trained at the IMG Academy/Bollettieri Tennis Academy, where he was coached by Nick Bollettieri, David Amye, and Gabe Jaramillo.

College Career

At the age of 18, Britton made history as a freshman at the University of Mississippi in 2009 when he won the NCAA Men's Tennis singles championship. He became the first-ever Ole Miss men's tennis player to win an NCAA singles championship and the youngest freshman to do so.

His championship run included victories over several top collegiate players. After only one semester in college, he announced that he would not return to school and would instead turn professional.

Professional Career

Britton turned professional in July 2009. His professional career began with a memorable match at the 2009 US Open, where he received a wildcard to the main draw and faced the top-seeded and world No. 1 Roger Federer in the first round.

Britton achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 378 and a doubles ranking of No. 119 in January 2013. In doubles, he won two ATP Challenger Tour titles in 2012. After his brief professional playing career concluded around 2013, Britton returned to his alma mater and is currently an assistant coach for the Ole Miss Rebels men's tennis team.

Career Record

Singles

• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 378 (January 7, 2013)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• US Open – 1R (2009)

Doubles

• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 119 (January 7, 2013)