The 23-year-old American tennis player Tristan Boyer has emerged as one of the most promising talents on the ATP tour making remarkable strides since turning professional. At 2025 Australian Open, he qualified for the main draw for the first time in his career.

College Years at Stanford

Boyer’s journey began at Stanford University, where he made an immediate impact during the 2020-21 season. As a freshman, he helped Stanford clinch their first Pac-12 championship since 2003, going undefeated in the conference tournament.

Professional Breakthrough

After leaving Stanford in March 2022 under the Pac-12 Graduation Benefits Program, Boyer faced early challenges with a bone edema injury in his left foot. However, his comeback story has been remarkable since February 2023.

2024 Season Highlights

• Won three ATP Challenger titles:
  • Yucatán Open (his first career title)
  • Campeonato Internacional de Tênis de Campinas
  • Montevideo Challenger
• Tied the record for most Challenger wins by an American in a single season (44)
• Became the first American to win three clay-court Challengers in a calendar year
• Reached a career-high ranking of No. 130 in November 2024

Sponsorships and Support

Boyer has embraced innovative funding approaches for his career, partnering with FANtium, a platform that allows fans to invest in athletes’ careers in exchange for a share of future prize money. He had a sponsorship contract with Babloat. He has earned less than $1 million in his career.

Tristan  Boyer Sponsors

Babolat

He has a head-to-toe sponsorship contract with Babolat

Polish tennis powerhouse Hubert Hurkacz has made a dramatic shift in his career trajectory, parting ways with his long-time coach Craig Boynton after five and a half successful years. The split, which came after the 2024 US Open, marks the end of an era that saw Boynton (affectionately known for his Santa-rivaling beard) guide Hurkacz from World No. 67 to tennis stardom.

The Boynton Era

Under Boynton’s guidance (whose legendary beard might have housed more tennis wisdom than the North Pole has elves), Hurkacz transformed into a formidable force on the ATP Tour. Their partnership yielded eight ATP titles, including two prestigious Masters 1000 victories at Miami (2021) and Shanghai (2023). The Polish star reached a career-high ranking of World No. 6 in August 2024, cementing Boynton’s impact on his career.

The New Chapter

Ivan Lendl’s Arrival

The addition of Lendl brings championship pedigree to Hurkacz’s camp. The eight-time Grand Slam champion turned super-coach has a proven track record of elevating players to new heights, most notably transforming Andy Murray into a multiple Grand Slam winner and World No. 1. His methodical approach and emphasis on mental toughness could be the catalyst Hurkacz needs for Grand Slam success.

Massú’s Magic

Nicolás Massú joins the team bringing his unique Olympic legacy as the only man to win both singles and doubles gold medals at the same Olympics. Fresh from his successful stint with Dominic Thiem, which included a US Open triumph, Massú’s passionate approach and tactical brilliance could help unlock new dimensions in Hurkacz’s game.

What’s Next

While Boynton’s beard may no longer be courtside (presumably returning to its winter duties at the North Pole), Hurkacz has assembled a formidable coaching duo that could take his game to unprecedented heights. His already impressive arsenal, featuring one of the tour’s most lethal serves and powerful groundstrokes, stands to benefit from this injection of championship expertise.

The timing of this coaching change appears strategic, as Hurkacz has shown consistent improvement over recent seasons. His notable achievements, including his victory over Roger Federer in what became the Swiss maestro’s final Wimbledon appearance, have demonstrated his potential to compete at the highest level.

While tennis fans might miss Boynton’s magnificent beard (which reportedly had its own fan club), this new coaching arrangement signals Hubert Hurkacz‘s serious intent to challenge for the sport’s biggest prizes. With Lendl’s strategic mastery and Massú’s passionate approach, 2025 could be the year Hurkacz transforms from a dangerous opponent into a genuine Grand Slam contender.