Kaylan Bigun
_(cropped).png) 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$3,530 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 972 (27 May 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 975 (10 June 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open Junior | QF (2024) |
| French Open Junior | W (2024) |
| Wimbledon Junior | QF (2023) |
| US Open Junior | 1R (2022) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 1740 (4 December 2023) |
| Current ranking | No. 2222 (10 June 2024) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open Junior | SF (2024) |
| French Open Junior | QF (2024) |
| Wimbledon Junior | 2R (2023) |
| US Open Junior | 1R (2023) |
| Last updated on: 10 June 2024. | |
Kaylan Bigun (born May 23, 2006) is an American professional 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.
Early life and background[edit]
Bigun 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]
A left-handed player, 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[edit]
Bigun 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[edit]
In April 2024, Bigun qualified for the main draw of the Sarasota Open.
Junior Grand Slam finals[edit]
Singles: 1 (1 title)[edit]
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2024 | French Open | Clay |  Tomasz Berkieta | 4–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b McLean, Ross (11 June 2024). "Bigun is new junior world No. 1 after Roland Garros triumph". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b Fialkov, Harvey (24 April 2024). "Tennis: Young Americans enjoy banner day at Mardy Fish pro tournament". Treasure Coast Newspapers. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ Walsh, Courtney (4 June 2024). "Rocket-fuelled Bigun bidding for silverware touchdown at Roland Garros". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ Roberts, Diane (16 January 2019). "College Park Tennis Center proud of alum in Australian Open". WUSA9. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Bigun, Quan to Join Men's Tennis in 2024-25". UCLA Bruins. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Bigun, Quan to Join Men's Tennis in 2024-25". Pac-12. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ McLean, Ross (6 November 2022). "Brazil make history by claiming first Davis Cup Juniors title". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Tennis: Schwärzler verliert Krimi in Paris, Taucher triumphiert im Rollstuhl-Bewerb". Kleine Zeitung (in German). 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Bitter! Schwärzler verpasst Final-Einzug bei den French Open". Laola1 (in German). 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ Oddo, Chris (8 June 2024). "Bigun streaks past Berkieta for Roland-Garros boys' title". Roland-Garros. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
