During his career, he won two mixed doubles titles at the French Open: in 1988 with Lori McNeil and in 1990 with Arantxa Sánchez.

Qualified twice for the Doubles Masters at the Royal Albert Hall in London and reached the semifinals in 1988.

He turned professional in 1986, and in his career He was the first player to be beaten by Pete Sampras in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament, at the French Open in 1989.

In Davis Cup play, represented Mexico for 15 years, 1981–1995, won 12 doubles matches, and lost 12 as well.

He lost 11 singles matches, and won 8, making his overall win / loss record at the Davis Cup 20–23.