Hall of Fame
Grand Slam player/coach. Right-handed twin and younger brother. Described by New York Times as "...the effervescent tennis coach who helped transform Pete Sampras from an introverted prodigy to a genuine candidate to become the greatest champion to play the sport." Coaching No. 1 male player in world culminated a career that began in relative obscurity. Hired by Sampras (1992), then pushed him to six Grand Slam titles and three straight Wimbledon crowns (1993-95). Coached Sampras, Martina Navratilova, Aaron Krickstein, and Mary Joe Fernandez. Took ATP Newcomer of Year honors and jumped from No. 112 to No. 28 in world ratings (1977). Made world's Top 50 in six of seven years (1977-83). Reached career-high No. 18 (1978). Won four singles and 16 doubles tour titles. Upset John McEnroe and lost to Roscoe Tanner in Wimbledon quarterfinals (1979). Combined with Tom for 10 major pro doubles crowns. Gained Wimbledon doubles finals (1983). Played No. 1 for Chicago Aces in Team Tennis (1982). Three-time Division I NCAA Championship qualifier (1970, 1972-73). Teamed with Tom to score four team points and help NIU finish 24th in nation by reaching final 16 in doubles before losing to eventual champs Dick Stockton and Bob McKinley (Trinity) (1972). Shared No. 1 doubles titles at Midwestern Conference (1971), Central Collegiate (1970), and NIU Invitational (1970, 1972-73). Compiled 75-14 career mark at No. 2 singles. Beat Big Eight (12) singles champ at NCAA (1972). Played on NIU frosh cagers. Onalaska (WI) product (Deceased).
