John Benson, Class of 2000

Colorado’s first four-time high school state champion, John won at the No. 3 singles title as a freshman then captured the No. 1 singles crown three straight years while at Cherry Creek High School. He was twice named to the U.S. Junior Davis Cup Team, and earned a No. 9 national ranking in boys’ 18s.

A three-time All-American at Trinity University, he then competed on the professional tour, attaining a world singles ranking in the low 200s and top-50 in doubles.

He and his brother David founded the Benson Junior Tennis Camps in 1984, and in 1998, John was named USTA Developmental Coach of the Year. In 1999, John was honored by the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation for his contributions to junior tennis in our state.