Background
Carsten Ball was born in Newport Beach, California. His father Syd Ball was also a tour tennis player.
Carsten Ball was born in Newport Beach, California. His father Syd Ball was also a tour tennis player.
Although born and based in the United States, Carsten has represented Australia on tour. As a junior tennis player he reached a career high of number 9 in the world. He continues to be based in Newport Beach, with his father as his coach.
Ball currently has five Futures titles to his cartulary-register
His best singles results previously consisted of three runner up appearances in American Challengers in 2008 and 2009. In August 2009, Ball reached the final of the Los Angeles Tennis Open.
He lost to sixth-seeded Sam Querrey. Later in August he qualified for the United States Open, where he reached the second round, losing to Novak Djokovic in straight sets.
Ball has enjoyed considerable success as a doubles player, often partnering with fellow Australian Chris Guccione.
Ball currently uses a Babolat AeroPro Drive GT Racquet strung with Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour. He is sponsored by Fila. Current as far as the 2012 United States Open (tennis).
Current as far as the 2012 United States Open (tennis).