History of Reilly Opelka in Timeline

Reilly Opelka is an American professional tennis player renowned for his towering height (6'11") and powerful serve, capable of exceeding 140 mph. He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 17 in February 2022, and No. 89 in doubles. Opelka boasts four ATP singles titles and one doubles title. His early success includes winning the junior Wimbledon championship in 2015, marking him as a promising talent in the world of professional tennis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 1997: Reilly Opelka's Birth

In August 1997, Reilly Opelka was born. He would become a professional tennis player known for his height and powerful serve.

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2014: Bradley Klahn's Achievement

In 2014, Bradley Klahn was the last American before Opelka in 2018 to win three ATP Challenger titles in a single season.

2015: Junior Wimbledon Championship

In 2015, Opelka won the junior Wimbledon championship.

2015: Opelka Wins Junior Wimbledon

In 2015, Reilly Opelka won the Junior Wimbledon tournament by defeating Mikael Ymer in the final. He also reached the finals of the Boys' Doubles event with Akira Santillan at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.

2016: ATP Debut and First ATP Matches

In 2016, Reilly Opelka made his ATP debut at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships and won his first three career ATP matches at the Atlanta Open, reaching the semifinals. He also had first-round wins at the Los Cabos Open and the Cincinnati Masters. Opelka finished the year just outside the top 200 after winning his first ATP Challenger title in Charlottesville.

2017: Australian Open and Memphis Open

In 2017, Opelka qualified for the Australian Open, pushing David Goffin to five sets in the first round. He also recorded one ATP Tour-level win at the Memphis Open over Jared Donaldson in 2017.

2018: Three ATP Challenger Titles

In 2018, Opelka had a breakthrough year, winning three ATP Challenger titles, becoming the first American to do so since Bradley Klahn in 2014. He won titles at the Bordeaux Challenger, Knoxville Challenger, and JSM Challenger in 2018.

August 2, 2021: Opelka Reaches No. 89 in Doubles

On August 2, 2021, Reilly Opelka achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 89 in doubles.

August 16, 2021: Enters Top 25 in ATP Singles Rankings

On August 16, 2021, Reilly Opelka entered the top 25 in the ATP singles rankings for the first time, reaching world No. 23 after a successful run at the Canada Masters.

September 13, 2021: Cracks Top 20 in ATP Singles Rankings

On September 13, 2021, Reilly Opelka cracked the top 20 in the ATP singles rankings for the first time, reaching world No. 19 after his run to the fourth round of the US Open.

February 21, 2022: New Career-High Ranking

On February 21, 2022, Opelka reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 18.

February 28, 2022: Opelka Reaches Career-High Singles Ranking

On February 28, 2022, Reilly Opelka achieved his career-high singles ranking of world No. 17.

2022: 2022 Season

In 2022, Opelka won his second title of the year at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, defeating John Isner. He lost in the first round at the Madrid Open, the Italian Open, and the French Open in 2022.

October 2023: Return to ATP Challenger Tour

In October 2023, after a year and a half hiatus due to a wrist injury, Opelka returned to the ATP Challenger Tour at the Charlottesville Men's Pro Challenger, winning his first round match before retiring in the second round.

July 2024: Return to ATP Tour and Victory at Hall of Fame Open

In July 2024, Opelka returned to the ATP Tour with a wildcard entry into the Hall of Fame Open, securing his first victory at that level in two years. He reached the semifinals of the tournament, moving significantly up in the rankings. He also received wildcards for the Washington Open and Cincinnati Open.

2025: Current Status

As of the 2025 Miami Open, this information about Reilly Opelka is current.

2025: Brisbane International Final

In 2025, Opelka reached the final of the Brisbane International, upsetting Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals and recording his 100th career win. He was forced to retire in the final due to back issues. This win returned him to the top 200 in the rankings at world No. 171.