Earned a bachelor's degree in American Studies at Stanford University in 1992... Won NCAA singles, doubles and team titles in 1992 and was a four-time All-America (three in singles, four in doubles)... Enjoys playing basketball... Made Davis Cup debut in 1997 in Brazil, going 1-1 (lost doubles, won dead rubber in singles).

Founded Alex O'Brien Youth Tennis Foundation in 1998 to bring tennis to underprivileged kids in his hometown of Amarillo, Texas... Has a 2-5 Davis Cup record (1-4 in doubles) in five ties... Wife Meg; daughter Laurel (born 9/15/2008).