Mashiska Washington facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Delray Beach, Florida |
| Born | December 19, 1974 Michigan |
| Height | 5'11" (180 cm) |
| Turned pro | 1995 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $143,963 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 2-10 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 290 (March 15, 1999) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1999) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3-6 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 510 (June 24, 1996) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1996) |
Mashiska Washington, born on December 19, 1974, is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He is the younger brother of MaliVai Washington, who was a runner-up at the famous Wimbledon tournament in 1996.
Mashiska Washington: A Tennis Journey
College Tennis and Early Days
Mashiska Washington played tennis while attending Michigan State University. He was a top college player, earning the title of All-American in 1994. This means he was recognized as one of the best college tennis players in the country.
In 1995, Mashiska got his first chance to play in a big professional tennis event. This was at the Canadian Open in Montreal, Quebec. He played against a very experienced player, Mats Wilander, but lost in the first round. This was an important step in his career.
Playing in Major Tournaments
Mashiska also played in the US Open, one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world. He received a special invitation, called a "wildcard," to play in the mixed doubles event. He teamed up with his sister, Mashona Washington. They played against another brother-sister team, Cyril Suk and Helena Suková, and were defeated in their first match.
Later, in 1999, Mashiska won a match at the 1999 Legg Mason Tennis Classic against Juan Ignacio Chela. This win helped him get another wildcard into the main singles tournament at the US Open. In his first round match, he played against Ján Krošlák from Slovakia and lost after four sets.
Mashiska made it past the first round of a professional tournament only one other time. This was at the 2002 Brasil Open. He won his first match against Ivo Heuberger. However, he then lost to the player who would go on to win the entire tournament, Gustavo Kuerten.
