Rhyne Williams
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| Country (sports) |
 USA
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|---|---|
| Residence | Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Born |
March 22, 1991 Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro | 69 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| College | University of Tennessee |
| Prize money | $437,639 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 7–18 (in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches) |
| Career titles | 0 1 Challenger, 3 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 114 (August 19, 2013) |
| Current ranking | No. 367 (June 11, 2015) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2013, 2014) |
| French Open | 1R (2013) |
| Wimbledon | Q3 (2013) |
| US Open | 1R (2012, 2013) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–2 |
| Career titles | 0 2 Challenger, 4 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 141 (July 15, 2013) |
| Current ranking | No. 463 (May 11, 2015) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2011) |
Robert Rhyne Williams (born March 22, 1991) is an American tennis player.
Williams first played on the professional circuit in 2006, but turned full-time professional in July 2011. Williams is the nephew of Mike De Palmer, former ATP pro (Top 35 in Singles, Top 20 in Doubles) who coached Boris Becker from 1994-99. He is the grandson of Mike DePalmer Sr, a coach at University of Tennessee (from 1981–94). His grandfather is a member of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Hall of Fame and is the co-founder of the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Rhyne has a career-high ranking of world no. 114.
Robert Rhyne Williams (nickname is Rhyno) is the second child of Robert Rhyne Williams Sr. (Bob) and Michelle DePalmer-Williams. Bob played college tennis at Duke University, Michelle and uncle Mike played at University of Tennessee. Michelle is a former Top 100 Pro and Orange Bowl 16s Champion. Uncle Mike is a former top-35 singles and top-20 doubles player. Both sisters (Jennifer and Caitlyn) also grew up playing tennis with Caitlyn currently on the Lady Vols Team. Jennifer played for Birmingham-Southern College.
Rhyne is the grandson of Mike DePalmer Sr., a long time coach at UT (from 1981–94). His grandfather, a member of the ITA Hall of Fame, co-founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. The academy was created to train little Michelle.
Rhyne also played baseball and basketball during his childhood and once considered choosing baseball over tennis.
Rhyne is currently coached by his cousin, Christopher Williams. He trains at the USTA headquarter in Boca Raton and shares an apartment with his best friend and former vol teammate, Tennys Sandgren. He enjoys playing golf and fishing during free time. His favorite quote is "Failure to prepare is preparing to fail".
Williams uses a Wilson Blade and wears Adidas clothing. He also has a multi-year deal with ABN AMRO Clearing and writes a weekly blog documenting his progress on their website.
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