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MaliVai Washington was born on 20 June, 1969 in Glen Cove, New York, US, is an American tennis player. Discover MaliVai Washington's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?
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Glen Cove, New York, US |
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MaliVai Washington Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, MaliVai Washington height is 5ft 11in .
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5ft 11in |
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Who Is MaliVai Washington's Wife?
His wife is Jennifer (m. 1997)
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Jennifer (m. 1997) |
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MaliVai Washington Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is MaliVai Washington worth at the age of 54 years old? MaliVai Washington’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from . We have estimated MaliVai Washington's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$3,232,565 |
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Timeline
MaliVai "Mal" Washington (born June 20, 1969) is an American former professional tennis player.
Washington turned professional in 1989.
In 1990, while ranked no. 103, he defeated world number 2 Ivan Lendl in New Haven (6–3, 6–2).
During his breakthrough year in 1992, Washington won the Memphis title (defeating seventh-seeded Wayne Ferreira in the final) and the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina, winning the final against Claudio Mezzadri.
He reached a career high ranking of 11 in October.
In 1993, Washington reached his first Masters final in Miami, losing to Pete Sampras in straight sets.
At the 1994 Australian Open, Washington reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, after a win over second-seeded Michael Stich in the first round and a five-set victory against Mats Wilander in the fourth round.
He also had wins over Michael Chang and Stefan Edberg during the US Summer hard court season, and won his third ATP-title in Ostrava in October.
In 1995, he beat world no. 1 Andre Agassi in the third round of the Essen Masters on his way to the final (where he lost to Thomas Muster).
He reached the men's singles final at Wimbledon in 1996, won four ATP titles and achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 11 in October 1992.
Washington began playing tennis aged five.
Washington's younger sister, Mashona, is also a former top-50 professional tennis player.
His younger brother, Mashiska, received All-America honors at Michigan State University, before joining the men's professional tour.
MaliVai's older sister Michaela also played professionally.
As a high school senior, Washington was coached by former ATP Tour participant Victor Amaya.
For two seasons, Washington played tennis for the University of Michigan and was the top ranked college player in the United States at the end of his sophomore season.
He left college two years into his studies to pursue a professional tennis career.
Washington's biggest success at a Grand Slam event came in 1996 when he was a runner-up at the Wimbledon Championships.
On his way to the final he defeated ninth-seeded Thomas Enqvist in the second round, and came back from a 1–5 deficit in the fifth set of the semifinal to beat Todd Martin, finally winning 10–8.
Before the tournament had started, his odds of winning the title were 300–1.
He gained revenge against Krajicek in the Grand Slam Cup in October later that year, beating him for the loss of just three games (6–1, 6–2).
Washington suffered from a recurring knee injury from the beginning of 1997, causing him to miss most of the 1997 and 1999 seasons, and precipitating his retirement in December 1999.
* Washington withdrew prior to his second-round match at the 1998 Australian Open
In 2009 Washington won the ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award, for his positive work through the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation.
In 2015 Washington won the NJTL Founders' Service Award (The USTA's National Junior Tennis League), for his continued contribution since retirement to support education and tennis among children and young people (particularly those underprivileged).