Chris Tontz (born October 27, 1973) is an American tennis coach and former professional player.
Baltimore-born Tontz grew up in San Diego, as one of 10 siblings. He played collegiate tennis for UC Irvine before pursuing a professional career in the late 1990s. Most successful in doubles, he had two ATP Tour main draw appearances and won a Challenger tournament in Grenoble in 1999, reaching a best ranking of 162. As a coach he has worked with Sloane Stephens and currently coaches Claire Liu.
ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals
Doubles: 8 (4–4) LegendATP Challenger (1–2)ITF Futures (3–2)Finals by surfaceHard (2–3)Clay (2–1)Grass (0–0)Carpet (0–0)
ResultW–LDateTournamentTierSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss0–1Philippines F2, ManilaFuturesHard David Caldwell Chih-Jung Chen Lee Hyung-taik1–6, 4–6Win1–1USA F1, Delray BeachFuturesClay Simon Aspelin Michael Hill Scott Humphries6–4, 6–4Win2–1USA F2, Vero BeachFuturesClay Simon Aspelin Lars Hjarrand Ross Loel6–4, 6–2Loss2–2Weiden, GermanyChallengerClay Simon Aspelin Nuno Marques Nenad Zimonjic4–6, 6–3, 3–6Loss2–3Aptos, United StatesChallengerHard Adam Peterson Mike Bryan Bob Bryan4–6, 4–6Win3–3USA F10, PhoenixFuturesHard Simon Aspelin Mike Bryan Bob BryanwalkoverWin4–3Grenoble, FranceChallengerHard Adam Peterson Martín García Cristiano Testa4–6, 6–3, 6–4Loss4–4Mexico F4, CozumelFuturesHard Brett Hansen-Dent Marcelo Amador Miguel Gallardo-Valles5–7, 6–7(5–7)
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