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Lam Named Assistant Men's Tennis Coach |
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Written by Denver Athletics
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September 10, 2008 |
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Written by: Denver Athletics Release: 09/10/2008
Chris Lam has been named assistant men's tennis coach, two-time Sun Belt Conference Coach of Year Danny Westerman announced today. Lam arrives at DU after a successful three-year pro career and three-year collegiate career at UCLA.
"I am very excited to have Chris Lam join our staff," Westerman said. "His experience as a national champion combined with his experience on the professional circuit will be invaluable to our program. We are very lucky to have him."
Lam was a key member of UCLA's 2005 NCAA Division I Championship Team, an All-Pac 10 second-team selection in 2004 and honorable honoree in 2003. In 2004, Lam reached No. 19 in the individual rankings and earned the NCAA National Indoor Championship Sportsmanship Award.
Lam's professional career was highlighted by a No. 43 U.S. singles ranking and No. 580 ATP ranking. He captured the Vero Beach, Fla., Futures (2007) Miami, Fla., Futures (2008) doubles titles. Lam was ranked No. 56 in the U.S. doubles rankings and No. 560 in the ATP doubles rankings.
Lam graduated in 2005 from UCLA with a degree in business and economics.
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Cash-strapped Lam calls it quits as a pro |
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Written by The Honolulu Advertiser
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June 29, 2008 |
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 By Ann Miller
Honolulu Advertiser Staff Writer
After three years of ups, downs and drained finances, Kaimuki's Chris Lam called it quits in professional tennis Tuesday after losing in the first round of the $15,000 Freight Solution Providers Futures in Shingle Springs, Calif.
Lam fell to American John Nicholas Andrews, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2, in singles, then to Stefan Borg and Antonio Ruiz-Rosales, 6-3, 6-2, in doubles with Chris Wettengel. Lam announced earlier in the week that, after much agonizing and thought, it would be his last event.
Lam's highlights since his decision to become a touring pro in 2006 include winning two doubles titles and rising as high as No. 580 in the world in singles. That ranking, which made him the 44th-best American player at the time, came last November after he reached the semifinals and quarterfinals at Hawai'i's Pro Circuit events.
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Chris Defeated in Northern California |
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Written by Team Lam
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June 24, 2008 |
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At the $15,000 Freight Solution Providers (Shingle Springs, CA) Chris was defeated in singles play by John Nicholas Andrews (USA) by a count of 7-6(5), 6-2. Chris got off to a quick start and was up a break in the first set. Chris' all-around game was on full display as he made Andrews run the baseline constantly. However, Andrews had the stamina to withstand those long points and finally got the break he needed to even up the set and take it to the tiebreaker, where he edged out Chris 7-5 in that breaker. In the second set, Andrews had the confidence of his comeback and hit some great shots and Chris' just couldn't recover. In doubles play, Chris and partner Chris Wettengel (USA) joined up to try and recapture the magic of winning the doubles earlier this year in Miami. They faced Stefan Borg (SWE) and Antonio Ruiz-Rosales (MEX) in the afternoon match. Borg and Ruiz-Rosales took the match 6-3, 6-2 with some huge serves and consistent net play. This tournament was Chris' final as a touring professional. Stay tuned as Chris blogs about his future plans. Thanks!
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Chris Moves On To Qualifying Finals |
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Written by Team Lam
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June 15, 2008 |
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In semi-final qualifying action at the $15,000 Trius Technologies Futures (Sacramento, CA), 4th seeded Chris survived a tough match versus Jason Smith (USA) and ultimately prevailed in a tight third set tiebreak to take the match 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(5). Chris will try and take the momentum from his win into tomorrow's match against 10th seeded Daniel Danilovic (MNE) at 10:00 a.m. (PT), where a berth in the main draw will be up for grabs. Danilovic reached the qualifying finals by routing Alex Lane (USA) 6-1, 6-0. We will bring you the results of Chris' match versus Danilovic just as soon as it goes final!
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Written by Team Lam
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June 14, 2008 |
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In qualifying action at the $15,000 Trius Technologies Futures (Sacramento, CA) Chris breezed by Ryan Kim (USA), 6-1, 6-1. Chris got off to a great start and was able to roll over Kim in straight set fashion. So it's on to second round play tomorrow at the Natomas Racquet Club where Chris squares off against Jason Smith (USA) at 9:00 a.m. (PT). Smith advanced by defeating Tin Dong (USA) 6-1, 6-4. We will bring you the results of Chris' match versus Smith just as soon as it is finshed!
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In the ATP's latest installment, Chris' rankings remain relatively unchanged from last week. In the world singles rankings, Chris holds down the #646 spot, while in doubles he is ranked #614. Among Americans, Chris is ranked #52 in singles and #61 in doubles.
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Chris is back in Sacramento as he begins training for the upcoming $75,000 Swanston Challenger. The Swanston Challenger, held at the Sutter Lawn Tennis Club in Sacramento beginning on October 8th, is one of the biggest challenger-level tournaments in the U.S. This significant USTA event annually produces a sterling field of top-ranked players. Although he has battled numerous injuries and physical issues in 2007, Chris has been extended wildcard entries into the Swanston main draw for both singles and doubles based on his impressive on-court results over the past year, which includes wins over Scoville Jenkins, Sam Warburg and Todd Widom. We will provide more details as the tournament approaches so keep checking back right here. Finally, for all you Lam Fans in the Sacramento area, make a point to get out to the Sutter Lawn and cheer Chris on as he plays in the biggest tournament main draw of his young career. Sutter Lawn Tennis Club is located at 3951 N Street, Sacramento. For tournament details and ticket information, contact Sutter Lawn at (916) 451-3336. We hope to see you there!
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