Ryan Harrison

Connection:  Born in Shreveport, LA

Sport: Tennis

Achievements:  Ryan is a 21 year old tennis prodigy and American Tennis Pro.  As a junior competitor, he reached as high as number 7 in the world rankings.  Competed in the 2012 Olympics.  Harrison is the third youngest player since 1990 to win an ATP level match.  Pegged as the next big star in American tennis after a stellar junior career, he has yet to break through in a Grand Slam Event.  Has earned over 1.4 million in career prize money.  Currently ranked 115th in the world, Ryan has been ranked as high as 43rd in the world.