Fall 2005: Began his brief fall campaign with a loss, but was able to follow that with two wins to finish with a 2-1 singles mark… Split his two doubles matches with partner Aaron Spencer.

2004-05: Finished the season 12-9 overall and 6-6 in dual meet play…Had a solid season in doubles play as well ending the year with a 12-7 record and an 8-4 mark in dual meet play as he played alongside four different teammates.

2003-04: Provided the Ducks with much-needed depth, producing 12 wins in his first season ... opened the fall season by winning the John and Phil’s Tournament, going 6-0.

Before Oregon: Played one season at Auburn University ... rated among the top 50 juniors in Germany ...reached a top ATP ranking of 1,400 singles and 841 doubles ... competed at the Buettelborn Open in Germany, helping raise over $10,000 for charity.

Personal: Born September 16, 1981, in Frankfurt, Germany
Parents: Mike and Martina Schiller
Major: Business

Coach Kowalik on Markus – "Last season Markus competed in his first full season as a collegiate tennis player. He helped anchor the middle of the lineup and we look for Markus to do the same this season."

ITA Preseason National Rank – No. 51 doubles with teammate Manuel Kost ... ITA Regional Fall Rank – No. 13 doubles with teammate Thomas Bieri.

Getting to Know Markus
Nickname: Thriller
Plan After Oregon: Turn pro or get MBA
Biggest Rival: Washington and Stanford
Favorite Pro: Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras
Favorite Music Group: Xavier Naidoo, Lionel Richie
Favorite Movie: Rocky, Die Hard, The Last Samurai