Fall, 2004: Posted a record of 1-4 in singles action.

2002-03: Member of the tennis team at the University of Tennessee ... went 11-17 in singles and 12-12 in doubles ... played anywhere from the number two through five positions in the singles lineup.

Prep: 2001 graduate of Iona Prep ... ended 2001 with an ITF ranking of 115 ... ranked second in boys 18s in Eastern Section and 52nd nationally in boys 18s in 2001 ... reached the round of 16 in doubles in boys 18s at the 2000 USTA National Clay Court Championships in Kalamazoo, Mich. ... paired with Stefan Tell to rank fourth nationally in boys 18s doubles in 2000.

Personal: Son of John and Marina Perna ... born August 17, 1983 ... hobbies include fishing and golf.