Status: ATP rank #147. Reached the third round of 2005 Australian Open. Highest singles rank was #63 in 2005. Has career ATP W-L record of 44-95.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 165
DOB: July 26, 1978 In: Torrance, CA
First Tennis Memory: “Probably just playing with my father (Andrew) at the local park.”
Tennis Inspiration: “Probably my dad, he got me started. Trained me when I was young. I always enjoyed watching Mats Wilander play. I thought he was crafty. Kind of grew up admiring his game when he was playing.”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Basketball. Just go to the movies. Hang out with friends. Work on my house.”
Nicknames: “Nope.”
Last Book Read: “Let’s see…biography of Larry Ellison.”
Favorite TV Show: “Lost.”
Favorite Movie: “2001 Space Odyssey.”
Musical Tastes: “Jack Johnson.”
First Job: “Tennis.”
First Car: “BMW.”
Current Car: “BMW, same car (silver).”
Pre-Match Feeling: “Just trying to get over nerves. A little nervous, just trying to deal with that. Put the other thoughts over it.”
Favorite Meal: “Korean.”
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: “Mint chip.”
Greatest Sports Moment: “Probably winning my first round at French Open. (Why that one?) Because there were so many elements to the match. I’ve always wanted to do well at the French and I’ve never really had the game for the French. So I’ve qualified a few times but I haven’t been able to push past the first round. So it was just a good feeling. The court was slow, it was raining. And I was down, I was cramping. I won in four sets (d. Silva in 2006). I played Nadal in second round.”
Most Painful Moment: “All the losses.”
Favorite Tournament: “I like French, U.S. Open.”
Closest Tennis Friends: “Mike Russell, Kendrick, the American guys.”
Funniest Player Encountered: “Tursunov.”
Toughest Competitor Encountered: “Russell, Nadal. They’re all grinders.”
Funny Tennis Memory: “Practicing with Agassi my first time at the U.S. Open in ’96 or ’97. I don’t think I had my badge yet. And I think I was 17. Got a U.S. Open wildcard. We were going to the stadium. I was lagging back and he was walking quick. He got in and they stopped me. And they wouldn’t let me in the stadium. I tried to call for him but nobody turned around. So once they got to the court, they lost me. And finally came back to me.”
Embarrassing Tennis Memory: “I don’t think I had one.”
Last Vacation: “Being at home (Newport Beach).”
Favorite Players To Watch: “Federer.”
Which Match Were You At Your Very Best: “My best win – Ferrero in China Open. I was playing well.”
Favorite Sport Outside Tennis: “Basketball.”
People Qualities Admired: “Honesty, loyalty, prideful, integrity.”
Kevin’s 2010 Tennis Odyssey: So far this year Kevin has played tournaments in Chennai, Melbourne, Honolulu, Memphis, San Jose, Indian Wells, Sunrise, Miami, Bogota – Colombia, Baton Rouge, Tallahassee, Sarasota, Carson, Paris, Ojai, Lugano – Switzerland, Reggio Emilia – Italy, Wimbledon, Winnetka, and this week – Newport.
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Tennis has been an odyssey for American vet
