Began playing tennis at age 7... The 1988 European 18-under champion and Orange Bowl doubles winner (w/Siemerink) in 88... Also captured the singles and doubles titles at the Rolex International... Has a 8-6 career Davis Cup record (6-2 in doubles) in nine ties... Enjoys soccer, basketball, fishing, cycling and mountain biking... Speaks English, Dutch, German and French... Earned ATP Tour Doubles Team of the Year in 1994 (w/Haarhuis)... Played in the Atlanta Summer Games, losing in the first round in singles and semifinals in doubles (w/Haarhuis)... Wife, Hellas (married July 11, 1997)... Coached by Alex Reynders.