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two-handed backhand. He remained in the top 10 of the ATP world rankings for several years in the 1990s, peaking at World No. 2 in September 1996. During his career, he won a total of 34 top-level ATP professional singles titles. His final top-level title was won in 2000 at Los Angeles. His career-high singles ranking was world no. 2 in 1996, following his US Open finals performance. He was a year-end top-ten player for six consecutive years in the 1990s (1992–1997), a feat matched in the decade only by Pete Sampras. He is one of a few players to win ATP titles in three different decades. Chang retired from the professional tour in 2003 and was inducted into the International Hall of Fame in 2008.

“We are pleased to have Michael Chang and Jose Higueras complete our strongest field to date” said Cathy Nicoloff, Director of Tennis at Wailea Tennis Club. Adult tennis Chang to headline Wailea Fantasy Camp in Maui this November players from throughout the globe will converge on Wailea for an intense four days of instruction, drills, video analysis and play with the pro’s for our seventh year. “While the camp caters to players ranging from 3.0-5.5 NTRP” added Nicoloff. “It is not unusual to see current or MICHAEL former touring pro’s at our event preparing for The .” CHANG 2013 WAILEA TO HEADLINE WAILEA FANTASY FANTASY CAMP PACKAGE CAMP IN MAUI THIS NOVEMBER Fantasy Package Includes: Four nights garden view accommodations (November 20-24, 2013) at Four Seasons Former Champion and world #2 ranked Resort Maui; Wailea Fantasy Camp registration, Wailea singles player Michael Chang will make his debut at the Fantasy Camp Welcome Party and Awards Luau. Does not seventh annual Wailea Fantasy Camp in Maui, which will include gratuity, applicable taxes, food and beverage or be held November 20-24, 2013 at Wailea Tennis Club and other incidentals. $3095 per person for double occupancy; Four Seasons Resort Maui. Participants will be treated to $3595 for single occupancy. Subject to availability. world class instruction and match play with Chang, See registration information to reserve your package. Former World #6 ranked singles player Jose Higueras, For more info contact Camp Director Cathy Nicoloff Two Time U.S. Open Champion and Former #1 Tracy at 808-879-1958 or [email protected] Austin, Former U.S. Captain Tom Gullikson, Wailea Tennis Club is the largest resort tennis facility on Former Wimbledon Champion and #1 ranked doubles Maui, featuring 11 Plexipave courts and a picturesque player Corina Morariu, Former World #21 ranked singles stadium court. In February 2012 it was voted one of the player Taylor Dent and USTA National Coach Troy Hahn. top fifty tennis resorts in the U.S. by Tennis Magazine and Michael Chang became the youngest-ever male player to #1 in Hawaii. Renowned for its high level of customer win a singles title when he won the French service and idyllic country club atmosphere, Wailea Tennis Open in 1989 at the age of 17. Known for his on-court Club offers daily lessons and clinics by its team of USPTA speed and fighting spirit, Chang is considered by many certified professionals, full service pro-shop, and special observers to have been one of the best defensive events and activities throughout the year. baseliners of all time. He also introduced the jumping www.waileatennis.com 1 Taylor Dent TAYLOR DENT OF NEWPORT BEACH, CA Tom Gullikson

Taylor Dent of Newport Beach, CA reached a career high of #21 in singles recordings wins over Ferrero, Kuerten, Roddick, Hewitt and Blake. He won 4 ATP TOM singles titles during his career: Newport (2002). Bangkok (2003), Memphis (2003), and Moscow (2003), GULLIKSON and reached the finals of three other events on tour. His victory in Memphis is still often referred to as his BIOGRAPHY most impressive victory, as he comprehensibly beat

future world #1 in the final. Dent played Tom Gullikson has had an illustrious career. He with distinction at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where reached a career high of #34 in singles and #9 in he made a push all the way to the semifinals, where he doubles, most notably in performances with twin was defeated by eventual gold medalist Nicolás Massú brother Tim. The duo reached the Wimbledon final in of Chile. Dent, paired with , won the 2006 1983. Gullikson won one career singles title and 8 , defeating the Netherlands two sets to career doubles titles, and has coached such top players one in the final. In 2006 Dent did not play very many as , Todd Martin and Pete Sampras. competitive matches, due to a recurring back and groin From 1994 to 1999, he served as U.S. Davis Cup problem. Dent had back surgery on March 19, 2007. Captain, leading the team to victory in 1995. He also Dent returned to the ATP Tour in 2008 and by 2009 had coached the U.S. Olympic Team in 1996 where he climbed back into the top 100 with solid performances helped win the gold medal. on the Challenger Circuit and an impressive third round finish at the U.S. Open.

2 TRACY BIOGRAPHY AUSTIN Tennis prodigy Tracy Austin stormed into women's and she led the career head-to-head against Chris 9-8. tennis in 1977 and set a number of amazing records In 1983, her back injuries limited her play, and then in1989 as the youngest player in the sport. In 1977, she was she was involved in a near-fatal car accident that resulted the youngest winner of a pro tournament when she in a broken leg that eventually ended her playing career. won her first title at Avon Futures of Portland, Tracy is currently an analyst for as well as Oregon, at the age of 14 years, 28 days. That same a USTA National Coach based in Carson, CA. year, as an unseeded amateur, she reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. In 1979, she won her first major title at the where she defeated in the semifinals and severed Chris 125-match clay court winning streak. She then defeated Chris again that year to become the youngest player to win the U.S. Open at the age of 16 years and nine months. In 1980, she ranked No. 1 in the world and set a new record as the youngest NO. 1 ranked player in tennis history. From 1978 to 1983, she was ranked in the Top Ten, and from 1980-81 she was No. 2. JOSE BIOGRAPHY HIGUERAS Jose Higueras joined the USTA coaching staff in 2008 after being hired by Patrick McEnroe to oversee all of Player Development’s coaching efforts. Higueras has worked with a number of the world’s best players both past and present, including Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, , Jennifer Capriati and Mary Joe Fernandez. He was also Michael Chang’s coach when In 1980, she reached $1 million in career prize Chang won the French Open at age 17. As a professional, money, becoming the youngest player at the time, Higueras won 16 ATP singles titles and was ranked as male or female, at the age of 17 years, 8 months to high as No. 6 in the world. He reached the semifinals at reach that mark. That same year, she and her Roland Garros in back-to-back years in 1982 and 1983, brother, John, became the only brother/sister team and he received the ATP Sportsmanship Award in 1983. to win Wimbledon mixed doubles in history. In 1981, Higueras was also a mainstay on the Spanish Davis Cup she won her second U.S. Open title in a thrilling team, playing for eight years. tiebreak finish over . Tracy defeated Chris and Martina back-to-back five times, 3 CORINA MORARIU BIOGRAPHY

Corina Morariu reached a career high of #29 in the world in singles and #1 in the world in doubles on the WTA Tour. She won the women’s doubles title at Wimbledon in 1999 and the mixed doubles title at the , and reached the Australian Open women’s doubles final in 2005. In 2001, Morariu was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent chemotherapy. She made a full recovery and returned to competition in 2002, later becoming the WTA Comeback Player of the Year. Her bravery during her illness and comeback story continue to inspire players and fans throughout the world. Morariu currently serves as a commentator for Tennis Channel. TROY HAHN BIOGRAPHY

Troy Hahn served one year as the Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach at Purdue University before joining the USTA National Player Development coaching staff in 2009. He played professionally from 2004-07, winning six ITF doubles titles and peaking to No. 410 in doubles. He also served as a practice partner for the U.S. Fed Cup team for five ties. Hahn played at the University of Florida, where he helped lead the Gators to two SEC titles. Hahn currently coaches rising American player , who reached the semi-finals of the 2013 Australian Open defeating en route.

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