Capitals' Sweeting to marry TV star on Dec. 31

Ryan Sweeting practices his serve before playing for
the Sacramento Capitals of World TeamTemmis in July.
Photo by Paul Bauman

   While Kaley Cuoco's career takes off, Ryan Sweeting's is in free fall.
   The television star and professional tennis player will wed on New Year's Eve in Southern California, US Weekly reported.
   Cuoco, who turned 28 on Saturday, plays Penny on the hit comedy "The Big Bang Theory."
   Sweeting, 26, has plunged to No. 660 in the world after reaching a career-high No. 64 in 2011. Playing for the Sacramento Capitals in World TeamTennis in July, the 6-foot-5 (1.96-meter) American finished last in men's singles and next to last in men's doubles. He reportedly underwent back surgery in August.
   Sweeting and Cuoco announced their engagement in September after dating for only three months.
   "I know that it seems a little crazy on paper, but it's what works for us," Cuoco told Entertainment Tonight.
   Efforts to reach Sweeting were unsuccessful.
   The 2005 U.S. Open junior champion, Sweeting won his only ATP World Tour title in the 2011 U.S. Clay Court Championships in Houston.
   Cuoco has ties to tennis, according to si.com. She was ranked in the Southern California juniors and is a friend of Bob and Mike Bryan.