Fall of 2004: Posted a 3-3 record in singles play ... Advanced to the third round of the Wilson/ITA regional championship ... Registered his first collegiate victory in the consolation round of the Bronco Classic ... Teamed with Nico Martinez in doubles play at the Wilson/ITA regional championship ... Partnered with Jon Wong in doubles competition at the Bronco Classic ... Posted singles and doubles (w/ KC Corkery) wins in Stanford's 7-0 dual match win at Hawaii in November.

Summer of 2004: Claimed his second straight singles title at the Northern California under-18 sectionals.

Prior to Stanford: 2003: Won the singles title at the Northern California under-18 sectionals ... Claimed the Central Coast Section singles title ... 2002: Won the Northern California under-16 sectionals ... Won the title at the Central Coast Section singles championship ... 2000: Received the Sportsmanship Award at the Easter Bowl.

Personal: Born August 31, 1986 ... Son of Wei-Nan and Grace Kao ... Graduate of Archbishop Mitty High School ... Hobbies include basketball, snowboarding, and fishing ... Undeclared major.

John Whitlinger & David Hodge Say: "Phil is a freshman that can flat-out play. He's quick on the court and has shown a tremendous attitude. He's worked extremely hard during the Fall season, and we expect him to be very competitive in his first year on The Farm."