Turned pro in 1983. Represented Israel in 1984 & 1988 Summer Olympics. Father, Jakob, is an engineer; Mother, Era, is a teacher. Quarterfinalist at 1984 U.S. Open and Canadian Open Juniors. Hobbies include golf, reading and movies. Upset Jimmy Connors and Brad Gilbert in succession to win 1987 Tel Aviv event, then finished runner-up the following week at Vienna (l. Svensson). Reached the quarterfinals or better in five of his last six tournaments. Took home the biggest paycheck of his career of $262,000 when he beat Brad Gilbert at the Paris Indoor final in October 1988. He had a walkover in the first round against Wilander and went on to beat Hlasek in the semis. Compiled a 32-19 match record and earned a career-high $395,492 while finishing a year-end best No. 26 on the ATP computer in 1988. Failed to win a tournament in 1989 after winning at least one title from 1986-88. Ranked No. 39 and compiled a 32-20 record, his fourth straight top 50 finish. Coaching ATP and WTA players. Fed Cup captain and coaching for Israeli federation…Was in the Diamond business for many years. Owner of Unity Diamonds ltd, a private diamond manufacturer and trader… Father to three kids: Golan (born 15 July 1996), Ron (born 19 September 2000) and Yulia (born 12 December 2005).