Prior to Oklahoma - Played his freshman season at the University of Louisiana-Monroe ... Finished 9-8 in singles and 7-7 in doubles ... Had the third highest winning percentage on the team ... Went 6-5 during the fall of 2001 ... Attended Grup SC. De Artes Si Meserii High School ... Was ranked first in Romania and 54th in the world (ITF) as a junior ... A three-time National Champion (twice as an individual and once in doubles) ... A bronze medalist in the East European Championships ... Placed third at National Championship five times.

Personal - Son of Ilie and Adriana Tanaoiu ... Has one sister, Andreea (23) ... Born March 14, 1981 ... Majoring in psychology.