Chris Sylvan


Christopher Sylvan is an American former professional tennis player.
Sylvan, born in New Jersey, was noted for his big serve and played collegiate tennis for UC Berkeley before joining the professional tour. In November 1977 he was a quarter-finalist at the Paris Open, with wins over Barry Phillips-Moore and Ove Nils Bengtson, then in December qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open. His career high singles ranking of 203 was attained in 1978.

Personal life

Sylvan raised two children with wife Charlotte and lives in Fresno, California.