Travis Rettenmaier
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United StatesTarzana, California, United States
| Country (sports) | United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Los Angeles, United States |
| Born | 6 August 1983 Tarzana, California, United States |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro | 2002 |
| Retired | 2012 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two handed-backhand) |
| Prize money | $243,091 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 2–2 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 0 Challenger, 2 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 273 (27 February 2006) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (2006) |
| US Open | Q2 (2005) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 16-28 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 1 19 Challenger, 8 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 57 (12 July 2010) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2010) |
| French Open | 3R (2010) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2010) |
| US Open | 1R (2005, 2008, 2009, 2010) |
| Last updated on: 11 July 2021. | |
Travis Rettenmaier (born August 6, 1983) is an American former professional tennis player and pickleball player. Rettenmaier's highest singles ranking was World No. 273 achieved on February 27, 2006. In doubles, his ranking was World No. 57, which he achieved on July 12, 2010. He was mainly active as a doubles player.
Rettenmaier in 2022 became the first owner/player of a Major League Pickleball team. As a co-owner of the Florida Smash (www.floridasmash.com) Rettenmaier made the finals of the first event at Dreamland in Dripping Springs, Texas. Rettenmaier played alongside JW Johnson, Lee Whitwell and Maggy Remynse.
Rettenmaier is now a full time professional pickleball player with an intense interest in the growth and business of pickleball.
Rettenmaier, coached by former touring pro Scott McCain, turned professional in 2002 and retired in 2012.
At 6-foot 2-inches, Rettenmaier was a right-hander. He was 2–2 on the ATP Tour in singles matches, and 16–28 in doubles.
Personal life
Travis is the son of Tom and Karen Rettenmaier, and has one sister named Bettina. He started tennis when he was one, and enjoys hard and grass courts best. Aside from tennis, Rettenmaier enjoys basketball, golf, and ping-pong.
He entered UCLA at age 16 and competed for two years for the UCLA Bruins before turning pro.
Rettenmaier now resides in Saint Petersburg, Florida with his daughter Rowyn.
