Fall 2001: Went a perfect 6-0 in singles, which included wins against opponents from Arizona, Boise State and Portland. 2000-01: Notched a 14-18 singles ledger, playing mostly at the No. 5 position, with a few matches at No. 6. Earned his first Pac-10 Conference victory against USC. Anchored the No. 2 doubles spot with Buck Mink, putting together an 8-10 record. 1999-00: Compiled a 6-15 record as a freshman. Picked up wins against Gonzaga, Nevada, and Santa Clara opponents. Gained valuable experience in doubles, finishing with a 4-9 ledger. Played at Pac-10 Invitational tourney at seasonÂ’s end.
Before Oregon: Earned a top-three ranking in the PNW 18-and-under division. Ranked in the top five in the country in 16-and-under doubles. Personal: Born on March 18, 1981, in Portland, Ore. Parents: Doug and Ann Menke. Major: Undeclared.
Getting Personal
Favorite food: Mexican (definitely not MartinÂ’s cooking)
Favorite athlete: Pete Sampras
Favorite movie: Snatch
Favorite actor: Julia Roberts
Favorite band: Sublime
Favorite music type: Everything but country
If you could invite one person to dinner, who would it be? Jesus
Why did you choose Oregon? Tennis program
What do you like most about the U of O? How much we get to travel.
What are your interests away from the tennis court? Wakeboarding, snowboarding, surfing.
Favorite quote: “It’s not how hard you fall, its how quickly you get up.”