Jack Sock is an American professional athlete who was first known for playing tennis and later for pickleball.
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, he went from a promising teenage tennis player to one of the sport’s leading figures in the United States.
At the 2011 U.S. Open, he won the Mixed Doubles Grand Slam championship, thus achieving a career breakthrough and starting the peak of his career.
Over the years, he has become known for his success in both singles and doubles, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 8 in the world in singles and No. 2 in doubles.
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- Full name: Jack Sock
- Nickname: J. Sizzle
- Date of birth: September 24, 1992
- Age: 32 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Tennis player, pickleball player
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches
- Parents: Pam and Larry Sock
- Siblings: Eric Sock (brother)
- Spouse: Laura Little
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: Caucasian
- Net worth: $10-11 million
early life and education
Jack Sock was born on September 24, 1992 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is 32 years old. His family played a central role in his early life, especially after his parents, Pam and Larry Sock, encouraged him and his brother Eric to explore tennis at an early age.
At age 12, Jack moved to Kansas with his mother and brother, leaving behind his father who continued to work in Lincoln. They moved so Jack could train at the renowned Mike Wolfe Tennis Academy. This period of his life marked the beginning of his professional sports journey.
Sock attended Blue Valley North High School in Overland Park, Kansas, where he had an impressive high school tennis career. He graduated with an undefeated record of 80-0 and won four state championships. His brother Eric also played a key role in his development, competing with Jack and later attending the University of Nebraska.
personal life
Jack Sock married former beauty queen and Miss North Carolina Laura Little in 2019. The couple tied the knot in a picturesque ceremony on December 12, 2020, on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Before marrying Little, Jack was linked to several high-profile lovers, including tennis stars Sloane Stephens and Katie Boult.
Despite these past relationships, Jack and Laura have remained close, often sharing their lives on social media. Although they don’t have children, the couple enjoys life together and frequently posts updates on their travels and life events.
Profession
Jack Sock’s professional tennis career was marked by notable achievements, especially in doubles, where he won 17 ATP titles. His most important singles victory came in 2017, when he won the ATP 1000 event Paris Masters, catapulting his singles world ranking to a career-high.
In doubles, his collaborations with several players, especially Mike Bryan, brought him great success, including victories at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. Sock is also a two-time Olympic medalist, winning gold in mixed doubles and bronze in men’s doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
In recent years, Sock has developed an interest in pickleball, turning to the sport after a long tennis career. Although he is relatively new to the sport, he quickly gained attention due to his athletic ability and competitive drive.
Awards
- 2016 Rio Olympics Mixed Doubles Gold Medal
- 2016 Rio Olympics men’s doubles bronze medal
- 2011 US Open Mixed Doubles Champion
- 2014 Wimbledon Men’s Doubles Champion
- 2018 Wimbledon Men’s Doubles Champion
- 2018 US Open Men’s Doubles Champion
- 2018 ATP Finals Doubles Champion
net worth
Jack Sock’s net worth is between $10-11 million. Most of his wealth comes from his professional tennis career, with more than $11 million in winnings alone.
social media
- Instagram: @jack.sock
- Twitter: @JackSock
