Seventeen-year old IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy student, Ryan Harrison, will make his debut in the main draw of a Grand Slam at the 2010 Australian Open. The young American won the USTA Wild Card Playoff by beating fellow IMG Bollettieri pro, Jesse Levine (world #115), 6-4, 6-1, 6-3. This is was the first time Ryan played and won a best three-out-of-five set match.
At 17, Harrison is one of the best young players in the world, and definitely one of the top young Americans. Congratulations to him and good luck in Australia!
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Update 12/17:
IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy student Ryan Harrison was featured recently on the Tennis Channel. Harrison, who recently earned a wild card into the main draw of the 2010 Australian Open, is one of the best young Americans and at the age of 17 he is also one of the best young pros in the world.