Chris Woodruff Position: Associate Head Coach

After serving as Tennessee's assistant coach since the spring of 2002, former UT great Chris Wodruff was named the Vols' associate head coach in the fall of 2006.

Coach Woodruff's tennis expertise is second to none in college tennis," head coach Sam Winterbotham said. "Not only is he a great player and coach, but he's a quality person and it is a privilege and a pleasure to work with him. Our goal as a coaching staff is to provide a great environment for young men to develop as tennis players and responsible adults; Coach Woodruff is an integral part of that development."

One of the most decorated players in the history of Tennessee tennis, Woodruff lettered for the Vols in 1992 and 1993, garnering All-America honors both years. He was crowned NCAA singles champion in 1993 and remains the only Tennessee netter to claim that title.

In addition to his national championship, Woodruff was also named the ITA Rookie of the Year in 1992, and was given the USTA Sportsmanship Award in 1993. His career singles winning percentage of .835 is second all-time in the Tennessee record books.

Opting to turn professional following the 1993 season, the Knoxville native ascended to the world's most prolific tennis stage, the ATP Tour. While on tour, Woodruff claimed two event titles (1997 Montreal Super 9 Canadian Open and the 1999 Miller Lite Hall of Fame Tennis Championships in Newport, R.I.) and achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 9 in the world in January 2000. His event highlights that year include reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and representing his country in Davis Cup competition, where he clinched the United States' win over Zimbabwe. Woodruff racked up tour wins against seven former No.1 players including Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, (whom Woodruff upset in the 1996 French Open), Yevgeni Kafelnikov, Thomas Muster, Gustavo Kuerten, Marcelo Rios and Carlos Mova. He also has defeated Goran Ivanisevic, Thomas Enqvist, Tim Henman, Alex Corretja, Magnus Norman and Cedric Pioline.

After an illustrious and memorable career, Woodruff retired from the tour in May 2002. He was excited about his return to Knoxville to contribute to the success of his alma mater.

Woodruff and his wife, the former Kerri Schwartz, have two children, a daughter, Olivia and a son, Tate.