Hailing from Michigan, Reilly Opelka was born on August 28, 1997. The big-serving American achieved his career-high singles ranking of No. 17 and won his first ATP title at the 2019 New York Open, where he defeated Brayden Schnur in the final. Opelka’s best major result came at the 2021 US Open, where he made it to the fourth round.
Soon after turning professional in 2015, Opelka won the junior Wimbledon championship, defeating top seed Taylor Fritz to reach the finals. He played the longest tiebreak (46 points) at the 2022 Dallas Open, where he defeated John Isner in the semifinals.
At the 2021 Canada Open, he registered one of the biggest wins of his career, defeating top-10 player Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach his first Masters 1000 final. Opelka is known for his huge first serve, reaching speeds of upto 140 mph.
American tennis star Opelka triumphed over Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Brisbane International quarterfinals by 7-6(6), 6-3. Resuming his tennis career after a long break due to injury, Opelka stopped the Serbian to claim his 100th tour title. He will compete against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the semifinal of the tournament.
| Name | Reilly Opelka |
| Net Worth | $4 million - $5 million |
| Age | 27 |
| Residence | Delray Beach, Florida, USA |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Red Bull, Fila and Wilson |
Reilly Opelka Titles Won
Reilly Opelka has won four ATP singles and one doubles title as of 2025. His singles titles include the 2022 US Men's Clay Court Championships, the 2022 Dallas Open, the 2020 Delray Beach Open and the New York Open.
In doubles, he won the 2022 Atlanta Open along with partner Jannik Sinner, defeating Jordan Thompson and Steve Johnson.
Where does Reilly Opelka train?
Reilly Opelka used to train at the USTA in Boca Raton when he was 12 years old. He was a roommate of Tommy Paul at the facility. He shared in an interview that when Paul needed a place to stay after practice at Orlando, he asked him to stay at his Delray Beach home for as long as he wanted.
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Reilly Opelka Coach
According to the ATP website, Jay Berger and Friedrich Kunath are Reilly Opelka’s coaches. Opelka was previously coached by Tom Gullikson. Gullikson was a former professional player from America who won the 1984 US Open title in the mixed doubles category. He was the captain of the 1995 Davis Cup-winning team and also coached Andre Agassi, when he won the gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
FAQs on Reilly Opelka
A. Lynne Opelka is Reilly Opelka's mother. She used to drive her son to training sessions at the local tennis training center in Michigan.
A. Reilly Opelka has not won any grand slam title in his career yet.
A. Yes, Reilly Opelka is still active on the ATP tour. However, he missed the entire 2023 season due to shoulder, heel and hip injuries.
A. Reilly Opelka and Ivo Karlovic jointly hold the position of the tallest players in ATP history.
A. US Open and the Houston Open are Reilly Opelka's favorite tennis tournaments.
