Trivia

American tennis player. His best ranking was number 22 on the world in 2003.

His mother, Betty, is British & his father, Thomas, is African American

Attended Harvard University

Grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut with singer John Mayer.

Father Thomas died in July 2004 of stomach cancer at age 57.

Dropped out of Harvard University to turn pro in 1999, while ranked the number one college player in the country.

Cites tennis player Arthur Ashe as his role model and hero.

Currently the top American tennis player and ranked #5 in the world. (August 2006)

Now living in Tampa, Florida. (2007)

Release of his book, "Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life". (2007)

Has one brother Thomas.

Was tackled outside a Manhattan hotel by a police officer and handcuffed after he was mistaken for a suspect in a cellphone fraud scheme.[Sept. 9, 2015].

Agreed to drop his lawsuit against the city of New York in exchange for a fellowship to be created in his name that will help navigate the legal system for people making complaints against police, and to push for strong investigations of excessive force and police brutality.[June, 21 2017].