At the Pacific Coast Championships in 1953 he was a doubles runner-up with Enrique Morea to Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas.

His best singles performance at the Wimbledon Championships was reaching the fourth round in 1953 which he lost to sixth-seeded Lew Hoad in straight sets.

[2] At the U.S. National Championships his best singles result was reaching the fourth round in 1956 where he lost to second-seeded and eventual champion Ken Rosewall in four sets.

His level of play improved in 1954 after travelling for three months as an equipment manager with the professional group of Jack Kramer.

Princess Grace presented the trophies at the 1956 Monte Carlo championships for the first time following her marriage to Prince Rainier.