Takanyi Garanganga
| Country |
 Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Residence | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Born |
September 6, 1990 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Turned pro | 2009 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $61,700 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 288 (September 22, 2014) |
| Current ranking | No. 328 (February 16, 2015) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 771 (February 7, 2011) |
| Current ranking | No. 846 (February 16, 2015) |
| Last updated on: February 16, 2015. | |
Takanyi Garanganga (born September 6, 1990) is a professional Zimbabwean tennis player. He was born in Mbare, Zimbabwe, a suburb of Harare, and began playing tennis at the age of 8. He is currently the top-ranked player from Zimbabwe.
He first found success at the age of 14 playing tennis, winning the African Junior Championship at the age of 14. This success sparked the interest of Zimbabwean coach Brian de Villiers, who brought Garanganga to the United States. After a career on the junior circuit and graduating from high school at Keystone National High School in 2008, Garanganga turned down offers to play collegiate tennis at the University of Georgia and the University of Illinois to focus on a professional career.[1]
Career
Takanyi Garanganga has primarily spent his time on the Futures circuit, while also playing challengers some ATP World Tour qualifying tournaments. He began playing on the tour in 2008, competing in tournaments in the United States and Africa. He has also represented Zimbabwe in Davis Cup action.
His most notable tournament success was winning the gold medal at the 2011 All-Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique for Men's Singles.
Singles Titles
| Legend (Singles) |
| Grand Slam (0) |
| Tennis Masters Cup (0) |
| ATP Masters Series (0) |
| ATP Tour (0) |
| Challengers (0) |
| Futures (6) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | September 11, 2012 |  Antalya |
Hard |  Nikolaus Moser |
3–0 ret. |
| 2. | September 18, 2012 | Antalya |
Hard |  Andrei Plotniy |
3–6, 6–2, 6–2 |
| 3. | November 26, 2012 | Harare |
Hard |  Keith-Patrick Crowley |
6–3, 7–6(10–8) |
| 4. | June 17, 2013 | Istanbul |
Hard | Nikala Scholtz |
6–3, 7–5 |
| 5. | September 24, 2013 | Antalya |
Hard |  Michal Konecny |
6–4, 6–2 |
| 6. | January 13, 2015 |  Long Beach |
Hard |  Frederik Nielsen |
6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–4 |
References
- ↑ Albert Marufu. "Zimbabwe: Garanganga Opens Up On Love Life, Future". AllAfrica.com/The Standard. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
External links
- Takanyi Garanganga at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Takanyi Garanganga at the International Tennis Federation
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