Began playing tennis at age three and youngest of six children (has four brothers, one sister)...Has 16 nephews and nieces...Considers his parents most inspirational people in his life...Father, is a doctor and mother is a teacher... Favorite players he enjoyed watching while growing up were John McEnroe and Boris Becker...Played four years at Stanford University from 1992-96 and earned a degree in American Studies before turning pro...Earned All-American honors his senior year and member of NCAA team champions in 1995-96...If he wasn't playing tennis, says he would be "a representative in Ohio State Congress" because he is interested in national and international politics...Involved with Victory Gallop in Bath, Ohio, an equestrian therapy organization for at-risk children...Considers hard courts his favorite surface.