Began playing tennis at age 5with his father, Tim, who is manager of Rochester Tennis Connection, a club in Rochester, Minn
Has one younger brother Jeff, who played two years at St. John's Univ. in Minnesota
Mother, Jan, also manages at the club
Played collegiately at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., a Division III school, from 2001-03, capturing NCAA singles and doubles titles (w/Kevin Whipple) in 2003
Earned All-American honors in singles and doubles three seasons
Played one season at Ball State in 2000 before transferring to Gustavus Adolphus
After finishing school, lived in Evreux, France, for one year and played in club level tennis and gained his first ATP Ranking on Oct. 6, 2003 after winning French Futures doubles title in Plaisir
A huge Minnesota pro sports fan, following Twins (baseball), Timberwolves (NBA) and Vikings (NFL)
Considers serve as strength and favorite surfaces are indoor hard courts and grass
Served on ATP Player Council from 2008-16, including stints asVice President from 2012-14 and President 2014-16
Last American player with long-serving history in the Council was Todd Martin. 6 years total, 4 as President
Wife, Maggie Suydam; Sons, Jack and Charlie
Began working for USTA on October 1, 2016 asDirector, Professional Tennis Operations and Player Relations