Ian Williams (born 6 August 1971) is an American former professional

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player. Williams's juniors career began with an inauspicious start at the 1989

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, where he lost to Michael Joyce in the first round of the Boys' 18 singles. He played collegiate tennis at

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before transferring to the

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for his final two seasons. In 1993, he was runner-up to Texas teammate Chad Clark at the ITA All-American Championships and helped the Longhorns win the SWC championships. On the professional tour, Williams had a best singles world ranking of 638. In doubles he reached a best ranking of 222 and made an

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main draw appearance at the 1995 Volvo International in New Haven. He also won an ATP Challenger doubles title in 1995, partnering

Ivan Baron Ivan Baron (born November 12, 1972) is an American former professional tennis player. Career Baron was seeded 6th at the 1989 Boys' Junior National Tennis Championship Boys' 18 singles but was ousted in the 1st round by Hector Nevares. He and Wi ...

in Quito. Following his tennis career, Williams returned to Harvard to complete his economics degree.

ATP Challenger finals

Doubles: 1 (1–0)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Ian 1971 births Living people American male tennis players Texas Longhorns men's tennis players Harvard Crimson men's tennis players Harvard University alumni