Brandon Holt, an American professional tennis player, is the son of former WTA world No. 1 Tracy Austin, and his career has been defined by some notable wins since he turned pro in 2020. Holt achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 180 in May 2023 and is currently ranked No. 244 by the ATP.
Holt played college tennis at the University of Southern California and 2022 was his breakthrough year. He qualified for the US Open in his first attempt, where he astonishingly defeated current No. 9 and fellow American Taylor Fritz in the first round. Holt also qualified for the 2023 Australian Open, where he lost to Roberto Bautista Agut in the second round.
Tracy Austin’s relation with Holt
Tracy Austin, the two-time US Open champion is the mother of the American tennis star, Brandon Holt. Holt is fortunate to have such a tennis mentor. Austin won a total 30 WTA singles titles, including the 1981 US Open. Holt has previously shared how his mother’s unwavering commitment to give her best everytime and her relentless determination to win have deeply influenced his own approach to the sport.
Who is Tracy Austin?
Tracy Ann Austin Holt, born December 12, 1962, is a well- known American former tennis player who held the prestigious world No. 1 ranking in singles. She won a total of three Grand Slam titles, the 1979 and 1981 US Open, as well as the mixed doubles title at the 1980 Wimbledon. She also won the WTA Tour Championships in 1980 and the year- ending Toyota Championships in 1981, both in singles.
Austin made history when she became the US Open's youngest women's singles winner at the age of 16. Her outstanding flair was additionally recognised when she became the youngest person (29 years) to be admitted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Throughout her remarkable career, Austin won 30 singles titles on multiple surfaces. Unfortunately for her, her path was tarnished by injuries and a terrible vehicle accident in 1989, which forced her to retire.
How old is Tracy Austin?
Born on December 12, 1962, Tracy Austin is presently 60 years old. Hailing from Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, USA, her remarkable journey in the world of tennis has gauged decades, leaving an unerasable mark on the sport's history.
FAQs
A. Tracy Austin, former American tennis player and world no. 1, is the mother of Brandon Holt.
A. Yes, Brandon Holt has two brothers - Dylan and Sean.
A. Brandon Holt is currently 25 years old. He was born on April 6, 1998.
A. Brandon Holt has a height of 185 cm (1.85 m), which is approximately 6 feet 1 inch.
