Zack Fleishman played one year of high school tennis at Crossroads School in 9th grade, where he went undefeated for that season.
At the age of 18, he began playing collegiate tennis at UCLA and played one season in 1998-99 at the No. 2 position. Soon after, he became the highest ranked American in the year-end world junior rankings (at # 18 in the world). After one year of competing on the collegiate level, Fleishman opted to turn professional in 2000.
Quick Takes:
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•Began playing tennis at age eight
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•Ranked No. 2 nationally in Boys 18 and under in 1998, and the top-ranked player in Southern California in Boys 10, 12, 14, and 18s
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•Favorite playing surface is hard
Special Thanks:
Post Production Assistance: Sarah Eshelman
Podcast Music by Jason Miller www.jasontmillermusic.com
