Tracy Austin Husband Scott Holt: Married Life And Kids

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Tracy Austin, the three times Grand Slam winner and an inductee of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, shares a marital life with her husband, Scott Holt.

Tracy, and her prince charming, Scott Holt, have profoundly been in love since they tied the knot back in 1993.

Today, the two lovebirds are proud parents to three brilliant sons: Sean, Brandon, and Dylan.

Let’s dive into the prolific career of Tracy Austin.

Former American Tennis Player Tracy Austin
Former American Tennis Player Tracy Austin (Source: Insider)

Tracy Austin was born to her parents, George E. Austin and Jeanne Austin, on December 12, 1962, in Palos Verdes, Peninsula, California.

The Austin family is filled with athletes; her older sister, Pam, and her brothers, Jeff, Dough and John, were also professional tennis players. 

The American former World No. 1 tennis player has achieved remarkable feats throughout her professional career. 

Tracy is a three times Grand Slam winner, one of which she achieved with her brother, John Austin, at the 1980 Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first brother-sister duo to achieve this feat.

Moreover, at 16 years, 8 months, and 28 days, Austin became the youngest (male or female) champion in US Open history, a record that still stands.

At the age of 29, she was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, achieving the pinnacle of success.

Eventually, with 35 career titles to her name, Tracy Austin retired in June 1994, shortly after the Evert Cup in Indian Wells, California.

Tracy Austin Husband Scott Holt: Married Life And Kids

Tracy Austin and her husband, Scott Holt have been living happily after walking down the aisle & sharing the vows on April 17, 1993.

There is not much known about Tracy Austin’s husband Scott Holt as he always likes maintaining distance from the paparazzi culture.

However we know that Scott Holt celebrates his birthday every year on July 6.

Despite that, it has been known that Austin met Scott Holt six weeks after her tragic car accident in August 1989.

After dating for couple of years, they got married and together they birthed three kids, all sons.

Dylan Holt is the oldest child who was born on April 16, 1996.

The 28-year-old has worked as a team manager for the USC Men’s Tennis Team. 

Tracy Austin and Scott Holt Kids- The Holt Brothers
Tracy Austin And Scott Holt Kids- The Holt Brothers (Source: Instagram)

Similarly, the second son, Brandon Holt, who was born on April 6, 1988, in Torrance, California.

Brandon went to Palos Verdes High and as the No. 1 recruit in the nation, he committed to play at USC.

After graduating, he followed in his mother’s footsteps and pursuing a career in tennis, he turned professional in 2020.

In 2022, on his first attempt, Holt successfully qualified for his first Grand Slam tournament (US Open), upsetting 10th seed Taylor Fritz. 

The youngest son, Sean Holt, born on March 23, 2001, also plays collegiate tennis at USC, his elder brother Brandon’s alma mater.

Prior to USC, he played tennis at Palos Verdes High and won the 2019 CIF doubles championship and the Ojai Southern Section doubles title.

He is currently pursuing a degree in real estate development and hopes to pursue a career in real estate and private equity.

Post-Retirement Life

Following her retirement from professional tennis career in 1994, Austin delved into broadcasting. 

She became a premier analyst with several networks, including ESPN, USA Network, Fox Sports, and the TennisChannel.

Tracy Austin In Wimbledon 2023
Tracy Austin In The Wimbledon 2023 (Source: Instagram)

Currently, she serves as a broadcaster for BBC. Moreover, she is also seen attending Brandon’s matches.

Pratik Prasai
Pratik Prasai
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