Mitchell Krueger is a seasoned professional American tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of world No. 135 achieved on July 18, 2022, and a doubles ranking of No. 173 on April 27, 2015. After turning professional in 2012, Krueger made his ATP Tour main-draw debut at the 2017 Western & Southern Open, where he secured his first ATP win against Benoît Paire.
He continued his ascent with his Grand Slam main draw debut at the 2018 US Open, demonstrating his consistent progression in the sport. Primarily playing right-handed with a two-handed backhand, Krueger has built a robust career through dedicated competition across the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Futures circuits. A significant milestone in Kruegers career occurred at the 2019 Australian Open when he qualified for the main draw and had the opportunity to compete against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the first round.
In the same year, he expanded his professional reach by joining the Philadelphia Freedoms as part of World TeamTennis. Krueger earned his first Grand Slam match win at the 2020 US Open, defeating Pedro Sousa as a wildcard entry, further solidifying his presence on the Grand Slam stage. He also continued his involvement in World TeamTennis, joining the Springfield Lasers in 2020. Krueger continued to demonstrate his competitive prowess with a wildcard entry for the 2022 Dallas Open, reaching the second round of the 2022 Delray Beach Open.
He has won five ATP Challenger Tour singles titles and four ITF Futures singles titles. In doubles, he has secured an impressive four ATP Challenger Tour titles and four ITF Futures titles. Krueger consistently partakes in Challenger events, demonstrating remarkable resilience and a sustained commitment to excelling in professional tennis.