Kaylan Bigun (born May 23, 2006) is an American tennis player. After winning the boys' singles title at the 2024 French Open, he reached a career high ITF junior combined ranking of No. 1 on 10 June 2024.
 Bigun in 2023 | |
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | May 23, 2006 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US $34,914 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–0 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 799 (14 October 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 802 (21 October 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | Q1 (2024) |
| Australian Open Junior | QF (2024) |
| French Open Junior | W (2024) |
| Wimbledon Junior | QF (2023, 2024) |
| US Open Junior | QF (2024) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–0 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1740 (4 December 2023) |
| Current ranking | No. 2279 (21 October 2024) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open Junior | SF (2024) |
| French Open Junior | QF (2024) |
| Wimbledon Junior | SF (2024) |
| US Open Junior | 1R (2023) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| US Open | 2R (2024) |
| Last updated on: 25 October 2024. | |
Early life
editBigun was born in Los Angeles.[1] His father, Dimitry, was born in Ukraine but moved to Los Angeles when he was a teenager. He is Jewish.[2]
He trains in California and the USTA Center in Florida.[3] His twin brother, Meecah Bigun, is also a tennis player.[4] In January 2024, he signed a letter of intent to play tennis at the University of California, Los Angeles.[5][6]
Junior career
editBigun represented the United States at the 2022 Junior Davis Cup in Antalya, reaching the final. His twin brother, Meecah, was also on the team.[7] In 2023, he was a reached the singles quarterfinals of Wimbledon and the semifinals of the Junior Orange Bowl.
In 2024, at the Australian Open, he reached the quarterfinals in singles and the semifinals in doubles with partner Jagger Leach.[2] At the French Open, he reached the doubles quarterfinals seeded fourth with Leach. Seeded fifth in singles, he won the title with wins over Viktor Frydrych, wildcard Timeo Trufelli, 12th seed Miguel Tobón Jr., qualifier Henry Bernet, second seed Joel Schwärzler, and Tomasz Berkieta.[8][9] Bigun became the first American player to win the junior boys' singles title since Tommy Paul in 2015.[10] Following his victory, he became the junior world No. 1, surpassing Rei Sakamoto.[1]
Professional career
editIn April 2024, Bigun qualified for the main draw of the Sarasota Open.
Junior Grand Slam finals
editSingles: 1 (1 title)
edit| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2024 | French Open | Clay | 4–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
References
edit- ^ a b McLean, Ross (June 11, 2024). "Bigun is new junior world No. 1 after Roland Garros triumph". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Fialkov, Harvey (April 24, 2024). "Tennis: Young Americans enjoy banner day at Mardy Fish pro tournament". Treasure Coast Newspapers. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Walsh, Courtney (June 4, 2024). "Rocket-fuelled Bigun bidding for silverware touchdown at Roland Garros". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Roberts, Diane (January 16, 2019). "College Park Tennis Center proud of alum in Australian Open". WUSA9. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ "Bigun, Quan to Join Men's Tennis in 2024-25". UCLA Bruins. January 9, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ "Bigun, Quan to Join Men's Tennis in 2024-25". Pac-12. January 9, 2024. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ McLean, Ross (November 6, 2022). "Brazil make history by claiming first Davis Cup Juniors title". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tennis: Schwärzler verliert Krimi in Paris, Taucher triumphiert im Rollstuhl-Bewerb". Kleine Zeitung (in German). June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ "Bitter! Schwärzler verpasst Final-Einzug bei den French Open". Laola1 (in German). June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Oddo, Chris (June 8, 2024). "Bigun streaks past Berkieta for Roland-Garros boys' title". Roland-Garros. Retrieved June 8, 2024.