History of Mackenzie McDonald in Timeline
Michael Mackenzie Lowe McDonald, an American professional tennis player, reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 37 on October 16, 2023. He also attained a doubles ranking of No. 49 on October 2, 2023, highlighting his success in both singles and doubles formats.
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April 16, 1995: Michael Mackenzie Lowe McDonald Born
On April 16, 1995, Michael Mackenzie Lowe McDonald, an American professional tennis player, was born.
1995: Sergio Casal at the Miami Masters
In 2013, McDonald became the first unranked teenager to qualify for an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament since Sergio Casal at the 1995 Miami Masters.
2001: Last Player To Win Both Singles and Doubles Titles
In 2016, McDonald became the first college player to win both the national singles and doubles titles since Matías Boeker of the University of Georgia in 2001.
2012: Australian Open Semifinalist and ITF Ranking
In 2012, McDonald was a semifinalist in the boys' singles of the Australian Open. Also in 2012, he reached a career high ranking of number 12 in the ITF World Tour Junior Rankings.
2013: Qualification for Western & Southern Open
At age 18, McDonald qualified for the 2013 Western & Southern Open by defeating two top 100 players despite never previously having earned an ATP point. He lost in the first round to David Goffin in straight sets.
2013: Ojai Tennis Tournament Win and Cincinnati Masters Qualification
In 2013, while still a junior, McDonald won the men's singles title at the amateur Ojai Tennis Tournament. He also qualified for the 2013 Cincinnati Masters at age 18.
2014: Winnetka Challenger Qualification and Victory
In 2014, McDonald qualified into the main draw of the Challenger in Winnetka, Illinois and defeated world no. 154 Sam Groth.
2014: US Open
In 2021, at the US Open, McDonald lost in the second round to 2014 finalist Kei Nishikori.
2015: Defeat of Top-Ranked Axel Alvarez
In 2015, during team competition at the NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship, McDonald defeated top-ranked Axel Alvarez of Oklahoma. He played #1 singles and doubles for the UCLA Bruins for most of the season.
2015: Citi Open Semifinals Win
In 2021 at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., McDonald beat 2015 champion, Kei Nishikori, in three sets to reach his first ATP final.
June 16, 2016: Announcement to Turn Professional
On June 16, 2016, after the NCAA tournament, McDonald announced that he would not return to UCLA for his senior year, but instead turn professional.
2016: NCAA Division I Tennis Championship Wins
In 2016, McDonald achieved victory in both singles and doubles at the NCAA Division I Tennis Championships.
2016: Delray Beach Open
McDonald started his 2021 season at the Delray Beach Open. He lost in the first round to sixth seed, compatriot, and 2016 champion, Sam Querrey.
2018: Miami Open
In 2021, McDonald got past qualifying at the Miami Open, he fell in the second round to 18th seed, world No. 28, compatriot, and 2018 champion, John Isner, in three sets.
March 4, 2019: Career-High Ranking of World No. 62
On March 4, 2019, McDonald reached a then career-high ranking of world No. 62.
2019: First Victory
At the 2020 French Open, McDonald earned his first victory at a Major since the 2019 Australian Open.
2019: Hamstring Injury at French Open
During the 2019 French Open, McDonald suffered a serious hamstring injury in his first round doubles match, which forced him to miss the rest of the 2019 season.
2020: French Open Debut and Victory
At the 2020 French Open, McDonald earned his first victory at a Major since the 2019 Australian Open, defeating Canadian qualifier Steven Diez. He then lost to Rafael Nadal in the second round.
2020: Loss at US Open
At the 2020 US Open, McDonald lost to 30th seed Casper Ruud from two sets up.
August 9, 2021: Return to Top 100 Ranking
As a result of reaching the final at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., McDonald returned to the top 100 for the first time in 2 years, climbing to world No. 64 on August 9, 2021.
2021: 2021 Season Start and Australian Open Performance
McDonald's 2021 season began at the Delray Beach Open where he lost in the first round. At the Australian Open, ranked 192, he upset Borna Ćorić in the second round and reached the 4th round before being defeated by Daniil Medvedev.
February 7, 2022: Top 50 Debut
On February 7, 2022, McDonald made his top 50 debut at world No. 49.
October 2022: Maiden Doubles Title and Top 100 Doubles Ranking
In October 2022, McDonald won his maiden doubles title at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships partnering with Marcelo Melo. As a result, he reached a new career-high doubles ranking of No. 96.
2022: 2022 Season Start and Australian Open
McDonald started his 2022 season at the Melbourne Summer Set 1. At the Australian Open, he lost in the second round to Aslan Karatsev.
August 2023: National Bank Open Quarterfinal and Top 40 Ranking
In August 2023, McDonald reached his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal at the National Bank Open, upsetting Andrey Rublev and Milos Raonic before losing to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. As a result, he reached a new career-high ranking in the top 40 of world No. 39 on August 21, 2023.
October 2, 2023: Career-High Doubles Ranking
On October 2, 2023, Mackenzie McDonald achieved a doubles ranking of No. 49.
October 16, 2023: Career-High Singles Ranking
On October 16, 2023, Mackenzie McDonald achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 37.
2023: Citi Open Doubles Final
In 2023, At the Citi Open McDonald reached his second doubles final with Ben Shelton.
2023: 2023 Season Start and Australian Open Performance
McDonald's 2023 season began in Adelaide. At the Australian Open, he won his first round match, defeated Rafael Nadal in the second round, and lost in the third round to Yoshihito Nishioka.
2025: Current Tennis Season
The information is current through the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open.
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