Michael_Shyjan

Michael Shyjan

Michael Shyjan

American tennis player

Michael Shyjan (born October 29, 1969) is an American former professional tennis player.

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A Massachusetts-native of Ukrainian descent,[1] Shyjan played collegiate tennis for Harvard University before touring professionally. In 1990 he was named Sophomore of the Year, for a season which included a win over reigning NCAA singles champion Donni Leaycraft. He was a doubles All-American in 1991 and team captain for his final two seasons. He currently resides in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. [2]

Shyjan competed on the professional tour for five years, qualifying for ATP Tour singles main draws at Mexico City in 1993 and Newport in 1997. He featured mostly in satellite tournaments and the occasional ATP Challenger event.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Encyclopedia of Ethnicity and Sports in the United States. Greenwood Publishing Group. 2000. p. 475.
  2. [2]
    Stankiewicz, Michael (May 23, 1990). "Serve and Volley". The Harvard Crimson.
  3. [3]
    Jordan, Glenn (August 13, 1993). "What's in it for them? Plenty of Perks". Hartford Courant.
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