PREPS/JUNIORS:
• Regarded as the nation’s top college tennis recruit in 2002
• Delayed enrollment at Illinois until second semester in order to continue playing as an amateur in professional tournaments
• Played freshman and sophomore years at Carmel (Ind.) High School and earned All-State honors; state singles champion in 1999
• Scholar-Athlete selection in ‘98 and ‘99
• 14-under National Claycourt singles champion in 1998
• Boys 16-under national champ in 2000
• Won 18-under Easter Bowl title in 2001
• Earned wild card entry into 2001 U.S. Open as Kalamazoo doubles champ
• Represented U.S. at juniors team competition in Japan
• Singles champ at Target Cup tournament in Florida
• Won a total of nine national titles as a junior (singles and doubles combined)
• Participated in all four USTA Juniors grand slam tournaments
• Doubles finalist in 2002 Wimbledon juniors competition

PERSONAL:
• Born March 18, 1984, in Englewood, Colo.
• Son of Raghav (research scientist) and Sushma (technician) Ram
• Hobbies include ping pong and music