| Full name | Guillermo Hernandez |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Philippines |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1959) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1962) |
| US Open | 2R (1961) |
Medal record | |
Guillermo Hernandez, better known as Willie Hernandez, is a Filipino former amateur tennis player.
Hernandez, the son of a famous sportscaster, grew up in Manila and started playing tennis at the age of 10. [1] His first international title was a junior tournament in Osaka. After briefly attending Hopkins High School in Minnesota as an exchange student, Hernandez played collegiate tennis for the University of Arizona. [2]
He won two medals with the Philippines at the 1962 Asian Games.
Hernandez won the 1963 Arizona Open on clay against a field of U.S. clay players. [3]
During the 1990s he relocated to the United States. [4]