By Scoop Malinowski
Status: Former ATP world no. 136. Four time All American at University of Georgia. Played in all four Grand Slams in doubles (2R in all four) and two in singles US Open and French Open. Winner of 14 ATP Challenger title (3 singles, 11 doubles). Currently is a high performance coach at LTP in Charleston, S. Carolina.
DOB: August 23, 1972 In: Berkeley, CA
First memory of tennis: Playing with my sister Jenny on my grandmother’s driveway in Bend, Oregon.
First famous player you met or encountered Playing Jimmy Connors in WTT season was fun.
Greatest career moment: First main draw appearance at US Open was special (reached 2R in 1997). And coaching at the London Olympic Games 2012.
Most painful career moment: losing NCAA Team Final in ’93.
Favorite tournaments: Nothing greater than the NCAA Tennis Team Tournament when hosted in Athens, GA.
Fiercest competitors encountered: Always respected Jim Courier and Michael Chang’s competitive nature – practice and matches.
Favorite players to watch: I love all competitive matches regardless of level.
Favorite tennis books: Am I supposed to say yours [smiles]? But definitely Champion Minded by Allistair McCaw.
Why do you love tennis: Tennis keeps evolving and therefore so do you – it constantly tests your ability to be uncomfortable, and you make lifelong friends from every corner of the globe.
ATP · Georgia Bulldog · Jim Courier · Jimmy Connors · Michael Chang · Michael Sell · US Open