US tennis player Mackenzie McDonald is a rising talent in the ATP World Tour rankings. Turning pro in 2016, the UCLA-famed athlete is taking the world by storm. Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, McDonald was a formidable junior player. Before his college days, McDonald played in the Australian Open before launching his meteoric UCLA career. From holding the no one spot in the ITA to taking on the prestigious world of ATP challenger events, McDonald is in a league of his own.

Lighting up the courts, McDonald has come a long way since his UCLA days. While finding his feet in his college years, McDonald was named a Singles All-American and the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. Flying high, McDonald would win the Ojal Tennis Tournament and defeat top-ranking Axel Alvarez in the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Tennis Championships. Later McDonald would become the first college player since 2001 to win both the national singles and doubles titles. Entering his professional career, McDonald was already a high ranking player. He has played the US Open, taken home the F1 Los Angeles Pro Futures title and received an Oracle US Tennis Award. From playing in the singles to doubles, McDonald is no stranger to the podium.

Playing with a powerful forehand and backhand, McDonald is a master of physicality and skill on the courts. With his fast feet and strategic gameplay, he has become a formidable opponent and will be captivating fans for years to come.