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Ryan Sweeting

Ryan Sweeting is a retired American tennis player born in Nassau, Bahamas, who turned professional in 2007 and retired in 2015.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ryan Sweeting is a retired American tennis player born in Nassau, Bahamas, who turned professional in 2007 and retired in 2015. He won one ATP singles title and reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 64 in 2011.

Early life and junior career

Sweeting was born in Nassau and developed as a junior player before moving into the U.S. tennis system. He won the 2005 US Open junior boys' singles title, a major result in his junior career.

Professional career

He turned professional in 2007 and competed on the ATP Tour for several years. His best singles ranking was No. 64 in 2011, and he recorded one ATP singles title.

Playing style

Sweeting played right-handed with a two-handed backhand. Listed height sources describe him at about 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in), indicating a tall serve-and-reach-oriented build.

Personal life

ATP Tour biographical information states that he became a U.S. citizen in 2006. Public profiles also note that he was married to actress Kaley Cuoco from 2013 to 2016.

Key facts

  • Ryan Sweeting was born in Nassau, Bahamas, and later represented the United States in professional tennis.
  • He won the 2005 US Open junior boys' singles title.
  • He turned professional in 2007 and retired from the tour in 2015.
  • His career-high ATP singles ranking was No. 64, reached in September 2011.
  • He won one ATP singles title during his career.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryan Sweeting?
Ryan Sweeting is a retired American tennis player born in Nassau, Bahamas. He played professionally from 2007 to 2015.
What is Ryan Sweeting best known for?
He is best known for winning the 2005 US Open junior boys' singles title and for reaching a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 64 in 2011.
Did Ryan Sweeting win an ATP title?
Yes. Available tennis profiles list one ATP singles title in his career.
When did Ryan Sweeting retire?
He retired from professional tennis in 2015.
What country did Ryan Sweeting represent?
He represented the United States in professional tennis, although he was born in the Bahamas.
Was Ryan Sweeting married to Kaley Cuoco?
Yes. Public biographical sources state that he was married to Kaley Cuoco from 2013 to 2016.

References

  1. ATP Tour — https://www.atptour.com/en/players/ryan-sweeting/sg87/bio
    Supports: Birthplace, playing style, junior title, U.S. citizenship, training background, and marriage note.
  2. Wikipedia mirror — http://www.maps.eshikshya.org/kiwix/content/wikipedia_en_all_maxi_2023-05/A/Ryan_Sweeting
    Supports: Country represented, residence, birth date and place, height, turn-to-pro date, retirement date, career-high ranking, and titles.
  3. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Sweeting
    Supports: Identification as a former American tennis player and birth information.
  4. Florida Gators — https://www.floridagators.com/news/2005/11/17/9445.aspx
    Supports: Junior U.S. Open title, Nassau origin, dual citizenship, and Florida tennis connection.