Personal

Coached by Rodrigo Nascimiento ... Began playing tennis at age 8 ... Father, Ernest, is an entrepreneur and former NFL cornerback (played on the New Orleans Saints during the 1970s, on the Atlanta Falcons in 1978 and on the Detroit Lions in 1979); mother Ruby, is a retired flight attendant; has one older brother, Jarryd ... Prefers hardcourts ... Enjoys listening to music, playing video games and watching TV ... Admires the Williams sisters and Pete Sampras.

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Winner: 2004 - ITF/Tucson, AZ-USA; 2003 - ITF/Dallas, TX-USA.
Finalist (1): 2006 - Birmingham.
Quarterfinalist (3): 2008 - Forest Hills; 2006 - Tokyo [Japan Open]; 2005 - Memphis.

ADDITIONAL
American Fed Cup Team, 2006.