Date of Birth: 28.12.79 Became pro: 1996 World ranking: 35

Verdict: One of the up and coming American players who is now a major part of the US Davis Cup squad.

Reached the final in Memphis earlier this year and other decent results, such as a quarter-final appearance in Rome, have lifted him up the rankings towards he top 30.

Prefers to hit from the baseline where he runs down many a ball.

Fast feet will help him here, but you feel he still needs more experience on the surface.

GRAND SLAM HISTORY
	02	01	00	99
Australian Open	2R	-	-	-
French Open	2R	-	-	-
Wimbledon	-	-	-	-
US Open	-	2R	-	1R

Key: 1R (first round); 2R (second round); 3R (third round); 4R (fourth round); QF (quarter-finals); SF (losing semi-finalists); RU (Runner up); W (winner).