Looks to challenge for time in the doubles lineup ... two-handed groundstrokes on both sides make him difficult to play ... has good hands at the net and can can hit big service returns ... needs to learn to finish points at the net and be able to transition in the backcourt ... his wry wit makes him a team favorite.
AS A JUNIOR: In only match, lost to William & Mary’s Joe Brooks in Tom Fallon Invitational.
AS A SOPHOMORE: Did not see action.
AS A FRESHMAN: Dropped pair of matches at Tom Fallon Invitational in only singles appearance of the ’00-01 season ... did not play in doubles.
IN NON-COLLEGIATE ACTION: Teamed with Peter Graham to advance to quarterfinals of ITA summer circuit event at Notre Dame in 2002.
Ranked in top 10 in Japan in 14s and 16s ... ranked second in doubles in 16s ... reached final 16 at Canadian national 18s championship ... two-time winner of both Kanto Plains and Okinawa Far East championships ... two-time team MVP at St. Mary’s International School ... led team to two regional championships ... also served as team captain as a senior ... brother Adrian (‘02) also played tennis at Notre Dame ... born Sept. 7, 1982, in Tokyo ... named to Dean’s List on three occasions ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business with a major in marketing.
Paul Hidaka[apos]s Career Record
| Singles |
| Year | Dual | Open | Overall |
| 2000-01 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| 2001-02 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002-03 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Career | 0-0 | 0-3 | 0-3 |
| Doubles |
| Year | Dual | Open | Overall |
| 2000-01 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2001-02 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002-03 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Career | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
