By Richard Pagliaro | Monday, November 17, 2025Photo credit score: Mallorca Tennis Championships Fb
Large Banks has closed the curtain on his professional tennis profession.
Christopher Eubanks introduced his retirement from the ATP Tour as we speak.
The 29-year-old Eubanks reached a career-high rank of No. 29. Eubanks famously gained the 2023 Mallorca Tennis Championships title on grass then knocked off two High 15 gamers, Cameron Norrie and Stefanos Tsitsipas, en path to the 2023 Wimbledon quarterfinals the place he bowed to Daniil Medvedev in 5 tight units.
The 6’7″ Eubanks, affectionately nicknamed “Large Banks” by his friends, took to Instagram as we speak to say goodbye to his taking part in profession.
“When you had instructed this little boy from the Southside of Atlanta that he would’ve achieved all that he did, he wouldn’t consider you. 2 Time ACC Participant of the Yr? Yeah proper. Wimbledon Quarter-finalist? No probability. An Olympian? Unfathomable,” Eubanks posted on Instagram. “I used to be given alternative to journey world wide and kind unimaginable relationships all whereas fulfilling a lifelong dream of taking part in skilled tennis.
“I can’t put into phrases how blessed I’ve been. Is this positively the top?! Robust to say for sure however whether it is, WHOOPTY DOO!!! It’s been an unimaginable journey.”
In a breakout efficiency, Eubanks was ranked No. 119 when he certified for the 2023 Miami Open important draw. Large Banks proceeded to show the draw the other way up in a successful roll that noticed him surge to the quarterfinals the place he fell to Medvedev.
Photograph credit score: Matthew Calvis
At that Miami Open, Eubanks, a faithful Roger Federer fan, shared one among his solely true tennis regrets: Switching from a two-handed backhand to a one-handed backhand as a result of he needed to emulate his tennis hero Federer.
Atlanta native Eubanks was recognized for his booming serve, willingness to assault web and his shotmaking expertise.
Presently ranked No. 266, Eubanks has utilized his tactical acumen to his work as a revered tennis commentator for each Tennis Channel and TNT’s Roland Garros protection. Right here’s hoping we see and listen to much more from Large Banks within the commentary sales space.
