Fall of 2004: Participated at the Wilson/ITA regional championship in Berkeley ... Also teamed with Phil Kao in doubles play at the Wilson/ITA regional championship.

Summer of 2004: Did not compete.

As a Freshman in 2003-04: Did not compete.

Summer of 2003: Played in a number of men's open tournaments and futures tournaments in France and Spain.

Prior to Stanford: 2003: Achieved a No. 2 ranking in men's open singles for the USTA Florida section ... Took a year off of school to play tennis at the "Tough Tennis Academy" in Naples, Florida ... Was named high school varsity Athlete of the Year in 2001-02 ... Won a Florida men's open tournament in April of 2003.

Personal: Born February 9, 1984 ... Son of Alvaro and Maureen Martinez ... Graduated from Roeper high school ... A four sport athlete in high school ... Earned all-state honors in track and field and soccer, and was named all-region in basketball ... Was awarded National AP Scholar, National Hispanic Scholar and a member of the National Honor Roll ... Hobbies include watching and playing all sports and outdoor activities ... Spent the summer of 2004 working for a consulting firm that deals with international conflicts and trade in Washington D.C.

John Whitlinger & David Hodge Say: "Nico is one of the top athletes on the team, and he has displayed a great attitude. He loves competing, and is wiling to do whatever it takes to get the job done. He's shown a great intensity on the court and will continue to improve with increased experience."