Personal

Was coached by father, Joe, who played on the ATP circuit and coached Sampras 1989-91; was managed by Marla Ono ... Mother, Jane, is a developmental specialist for children; younger brother, Stephen, teaches tennis; both parents played college tennis; uncle, Andy Brandi, was women's tennis coach at the University of Florida for 17 years ... Graduated from Bradenton Academy in 1995 and was on Director's List with A average ... Was featured in a fitness program for American cable TV network Lifetime ... Does community service by speaking at schools ... Enjoys writing; has written articles for sportsillustrated.com, sportsline.com ... Introduced to the game by Harry Hopman, who gave Kristina her first racquet.

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Winner (1): 2006 - ITF/Surbiton-GBR; 2005 - ITF/Surbiton-GBR, ITF/San Francisco, CA-USA; 2003 - ITF/Charlottesville, VA-USA, ITF/Surbiton-GBR, ITF/College Park, MD-USA, ITF/Louisville, KY-USA, ITF/Peachtree, GA-USA, ITF/Albuquerque, NM-USA, ITF/Troy, AL-USA; 1999 - 's-Hertogenbosch, ITF/Salt Lake City, UT-USA; 1998 - ITF/Clearwater, FL-USA, ITF/Phoenix, AZ-USA, ITF/Peachtree, GA-USA, ITF/Austin, TX-USA; 1994 - ITF/Indianapolis, IN-USA.
Semifinalist (3): 2004 - Hobart; 2000 - 's-Hertogenbosch; 1998 - Pattaya City.
Quarterfinalist (14): 2006 - Auckland; 2005 - Prague; 2004 - Auckland, Memphis, Forest Hills, Guangzhou; 2001 - Hobart, Birmingham, 's-Hertogenbosch; 2000 - Birmingham, Tokyo [Princess Cup], Shanghai; 1999 - Auckland, Kuala Lampur.

DOUBLES
Winner: 1994 - ITF/Indianapolis, IN-USA (w/Miller).
Semifinalist (1): 2004 - Hobart (w/Grant).

ADDITIONAL
Puerto Rican Fed Cup Team, 2003-05; Puerto Rican Olympic Team 2004.