Brian Vahaly
| Country (sports) |
 United States
|
|---|---|
| Residence | Washington, DC |
| Born |
July 19, 1979 Camden, New Jersey |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Turned pro | 2001 |
| Retired | November 2007 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $926,975 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 57–43 |
| Career titles | 0 5 Challengers, 5 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 64 (March 17, 2003) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2003, 2004) |
| French Open | 1R (2003) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2003) |
| US Open | 1R (2002, 2003) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 19–17 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 94 (September 15, 2003) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (2003) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2004) |
| US Open | Q1 (2000) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2003) |
Brian Vahaly (born July 19, 1979) is a former American professional tennis player and graduate of University of Virginia.
He began playing tennis at the age of two with his parents, Barry and Karen. As a junior, Brian Vahaly captured the Easter Bowl 18's title and reached the final of the Coffee Bowl in Costa Rica in 1997. His best junior Grand Slam result was reaching the quarter final at Wimbledon that same year, where he finished 17th in the world junior rankings.
Vahaly proceeded to play four years of collegiate tennis at the University of Virginia from 1998–2001, where he was a three time All-American and finished as the school's most successful player. In 2000, he won the United States Amateur Championships (Men's Tennis). In 2001, Vahaly reached the singles final at the NCAA Championships, and lost in the doubles semi-final with Huntley Montgomery, but finished as the country's number one player in doubles and 5th in singles (40-6).
Vahaly became school's first tennis All-American in 1999 and during the previous season was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of Year. In his last two seasons, he was two-time ACC Player of Year - and as a senior was named the University of Virginia Male Athlete of Year. He graduated with two majors in Finance and Business Management, and finished his career at Virginia as an Academic All-American.
In 2003, Vahaly enjoyed a breakthrough season on the ATP circuit, advancing to the semifinals of Memphis (falling to Andy Roddick) and the quarterfinals of Indian Wells. He defeated three top 10 ranked players Fernando González, (2003 French Open Champion and former world #1) Juan Carlos Ferrero, and Tommy Robredo at Indian Wells and later teamed with Andy Roddick in Washington, D.C. to defeat the #1 ranked doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan. During the year he also posted wins over Michael Chang and Vince Spadea. He also debuted at the Australian Open losing to eventual champion Andre Agassi and at Roland Garros losing to Lleyton Hewitt, and made his first appearances at Tennis Masters Series tournaments. Vahaly was the only college graduate in the top 100 in the world and was recognized by People magazine in their 25 Hottest Bachelors issue. In March 2003, Brian reached his career high singles ranking of World #64.
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