| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Born | June 24, 1969 Palos Verdes, California |
| Turned pro | 1984 |
| Retired | 1995 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $163,195 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 85–76 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 17 (March 30, 1987) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1988) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1986) |
| US Open | 3R (1984, 1986) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 6–24 |
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| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Winner | 1. | July 21, 1986 | Berkeley | Hard | | 6–1, 6–3 |
| Winner | 2. | July 28, 1986 | San Diego | Hard | | 6–2, 6–4 |
| Runner-up | 1. | October 27, 1986 | Indianapolis | Hard (i) | | 3–6, 3–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | July 27, 1987 | Aptos | Hard | | 3–6, 4–6 |
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