Birthdate May 7, 1992
Birthplace Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Residence New Braunfels, Texas, USA
Height 6'0'' (182 cm)
Weight 160 lbs (73 kg)
Plays Right-handed; two-handed backhand
Pro 2007
 
2008
  • Semi-finalist at Junior Australian Open (ITF GA)
  • Quarter-finalist: Optus Nottinghill International (ITF G1)
  • Winner of U18 National Hard Courts Doubles- Kalamazoo
2007
  • Winner of Osaka Mayorˇ¦s Cup (ITF GA)
  • Quarter-finalist at Yucatan Cup (ITF G1) and Orange Bowl (ITF GA)
  • Semi-finalist at Orange Bowl Doubles (ITF GA)
  • Quarter-finalist at Menˇ¦s Futures Mexico F12 (qualified as well)
  • Quarter-finalist at B18 National Hard Courts ˇV Kalamazoo
  • Winner of ITF Spring Circuit, Texas (ITF G4)
  • Spring Texas ITF (ITF G5) & Spring Texas ITF Doubles (ITF G5)
  • Semi-finalist at Tennis Express (ITF G4)
2006
  • Quarter-finalist at Jerry Simmons Illinois Classic (ITF G4), Jerry Simmons American ITF (ITF G4) & Destin ITF Junior Tennis Classic (ITF G5)
  • Finalist at USTA B16 International Spring Championships (L1)
2005
  • Winner of B14 National Claycourt Doubles (L1) & Finalist at B14 National Claycourt (L1)
  • Winner of Teen Tennis Doubles & Finalist at Teen Tennis
2004
  • Winner of ?B12 USTA Spring Nationals (L1) singles and doubles
2003
  • Semi-finalist at B12 Eddie Herr
  • Finalist at B12 Super Spring Nationals (L1)
 
 

  • Youngest American in the top 50 ITF juniors by almost a full year
  • By winning his first main draw ATP match in Houston at the age of 15, he became the 3rd youngest player since 1990 to win an ATP Main Draw match - just behind current superstars Richard Gasquet and Rafael Nadal
  • He played his first tournament when he was 5-years old and lost his first round main draw and first round of consolation 6-0, 6-0.? He wanted to play more
  • In May 2009, Ryan returned from several months of injury layoff to reach his first ATP Challenger quarterfinal at Sarasota, defeating former World No. 21 Taylor Dent en route
  • Ryan trains at the IMG/Bollettieri Sports Academy
  • He has a little brother, named Christian, who is also a top player in the world for his age
  • Coached by his father, Pat Harrison
  • Enjoys playing golf and watching the NFL
  • Most memorable experience in tennis so far has been winning his first GA event in Osaka.? He really liked Japan and the event
  • Ryan is home - schooled and his favorite subject is math
  • Favourite professional tournaments are the US Open because he loves the atmosphere and Wimbledon because he loves to play on grass and respects the tournamentˇ¦s history