<< The youngest U.S. National Singles Champion: John Egerman [1979]. At the age of 16, Egerman defeated 18-year-old Scott Hawkins in the open singles final of the 1979 Nationals in Las Vegas. 

>> The first athlete to be appointed to both the U.S. National Adult and Junior Teams: John Ellis [1991]. Selected via team trial for the first U.S. Junior Team roster in the summer of 1991, Ellis later qualified for the adult team with a win at National Doubles in the fall (with Eric Muller), then “double-qualified” with a second place finish at National Singles (to Chris Cole) in the spring of 1992.

<< The youngest athlete to be appointed to the U.S. National Team: Michelle Gilman [1985]. After finishing second (to Toni Bevelock & Malia Kamahoahoa) at National Doubles, the 14-year-old was appointed to the U.S. Team to compete in doubles (with Connie Peterson) at the 1986 World Championships. 

We’ll be compiling a database record of “firsts & bests” over the coming season, so if you hold a special career record or achievement, let us know!