Ryler De Heart

Ryler De Heart is an American former professional tennis player who later transitioned to a career as a professional pickleball player.

He achieved a tennis singles career-high ranking of World No. 174 and reached the second round of the US Open in 2008.

Player Profile

Ryler De Heart was born on January 3, 1984, in Kauai, Hawaii, USA. He stands 183 cm tall and he plays left-handed with a one-handed backhand.

He was coached by Brad Dancer during his tennis career and currently resides in Champaign, Illinois.

Professional Career

De Heart turned professional in 2006. His highest singles ranking was World No. 174, which he achieved in May 2010. He competed in major tournaments, with his best result being a second-round appearance at the US Open in 2008. He also reached the third qualifying round of the French Open and Wimbledon in 2010.

In doubles, his career-high ranking was World No. 120 in November 2010. After his professional tennis career concluded around 2012, De Heart transitioned into a new sport and is now a professional pickleball player.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 1–4 (ATP Tour level)
• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 174 (May 3, 2010)
• Current ranking: No. 987 (January 8, 2012)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – Q1 (2010)
• French Open – Q3 (2010)
• Wimbledon – Q3 (2010)
• US Open – 2R (2008)

Doubles

• Career record: 0–1 (ATP Tour level)
• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 120 (November 22, 2010)