Pieczonka, from Gdańsk, Poland, currently holds a career high 13.67 UTR and his career best Junior ITF ranking is no. 39. Pieczonka, former junior no. 1 Poland, won six doubles titles and one singles title as a Junior, amassing a career-best ATP singles ranking of No. 1,652 and No. 1,527 on the doubles charts.
“Filipi is an outstanding player who will win many matches for this program and beyond in pro tennis,” said the head coach. James McKie said. “He’s 6’4″ and left-handed with a very explosive game. Filip is a great doubles player and was also a junior 40th in the world. Filip’s current coach in Poland was my coach growing up, so it’s nice to have that instant connection and trust.”
Pieczonka has notable wins over Giles Arnaud Bailly (2022 Junior US Open finalist), Pedro Rodenas (2022 Junior Wimbledon semi-finalist), Gerard Campana Lee (currently No. 5 in the world junior rankings) and Philip Sekulic (494 ATP) .
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