Residence: Tijuana, Mexico Single
Year-by-Year Highlights:
1995- Winner at Cuba/Mexico Sat. (50 pts.), USTA #5 Sat. (58 pts.); SF at
Reunion Island Ch.; Doubles SF at Santiago Ch. (w/Bianchi); Fourth in doub-
les at Cuba/Mexico Sat. (32 pts.).
1994- Winner at Cuba/Mexico Sat. (48 pts); Third place at Mexico #4 Sat. (16
pts).
Turned pro in fall 1995 after an outstanding junior career. Finished as
the No. 10 ranked junior singles player in the world and No. 8 in doubles in
'95. Reached the semifinals at the Wimbledon juniors and quarterfinals at the
U.S. Open juniors. Also a doubles finalist at Wimbledon, all in '95.
Made his ATP Tour debut in February 1995 in Mexico City, defeating Her-
nan Gumy in the first round before losing in the second. Also qualified in
Los Angeles, losing to Jim Courier in the first round.
Made his Davis Cup debut in 1994 and defeated Alexander Tabares in a
dead rubber.
Coached by former Top 10 standout Raul Ramirez.