History of Mackenzie McDonald in Timeline

Michael Mackenzie McDonald, an American professional tennis player, reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 37 on October 16, 2023. His highest doubles ranking is No. 49, attained on October 2, 2023. McDonald continues to compete on the professional tennis circuit.

Sections (1)

Full Timeline

April 16, 1995: Mackenzie McDonald's Birth

On April 16, 1995, Michael Mackenzie Lowe McDonald was born. He is an American professional tennis player.

Others born on this day/year

1995: Sergio Casal at Miami Masters

In 1995, Sergio Casal was the last unranked teenager to qualify for an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament, before Mackenzie McDonald repeated the feat in 2013.

2001: Matías Boeker's NCAA titles

In 2001, Matías Boeker of the University of Georgia won both the national singles and doubles titles. McDonald became the first college player to repeat this feat since Boeker.

2012: Australian Open Semifinalist & ITF Ranking

In 2012, Mackenzie McDonald was a semifinalist in the boys' singles of the Australian Open. He also reached a career high ranking of number 12 in the ITF World Tour Junior Rankings and won the 18s singles title at the 2012 Easter Bowl.

2013: Ojai Tennis Tournament & Cincinnati Masters Qualification

In 2013, Mackenzie McDonald won the men's singles title at the amateur Ojai Tennis Tournament. He also qualified for the 2013 Cincinnati Masters at age 18, defeating Nicolas Mahut and Steve Johnson, but lost in the first round to David Goffin.

2013: Qualification for Western & Southern Open

In 2013, at age 18, Mackenzie McDonald qualified for the Western & Southern Open by defeating two top 100 players, becoming the first unranked teenager to qualify for an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament since Sergio Casal in 1995. He lost in the first round to David Goffin and was given a wildcard entry into the 2013 US Open qualifying.

2014: Kei Nishikori at US Open

In 2014, Kei Nishikori was a finalist at the US Open. In 2021, McDonald lost to Nishikori in the second round.

2015: Kei Nishikori's Citi Open Title

In 2015, Kei Nishikori was the champion at the Citi Open. In 2021, McDonald beat Nishikori in the semi-finals of the same tournament.

June 16, 2016: Turning Professional

On June 16, 2016, Mackenzie McDonald announced he would turn professional and not return to UCLA for his senior year.

2018: Alexander Zverev at Miami Open

In 2018, Alexander Zverev was a finalist at the Miami Open. McDonald lost to Zverev in the third round of the 2022 Miami Open.

March 4, 2019: Career-High Ranking

On March 4, 2019, Mackenzie McDonald achieved a then career-high ranking of world No. 62.

August 9, 2021: Return to Top 100

On August 9, 2021, Mackenzie McDonald returned to the top 100 for the first time in 2 years, climbing to world No. 64, after reaching the final at the Citi Open.