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. Awards 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). Grand Slam finals Singles: 1 (1 runner-up) ATP Tour finals Singles (4 titles, 9 runner-ups) Doubles (1 runner-up) Performance timeline Singles * Washington withdrew prior to his second-round match at the 1998 Australian Open Wins over Top 10 players References External links MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation website 1969 births Living people African-American sports journalists American sports journalists African-American male tennis players American male tennis players American color commentators Hopman Cup competitors Michigan Wolverines men's tennis players Olympic tennis players of the United States Sportspeople from Glen Cove, New York People from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Sportspeople from Flint, Michigan Tennis commentators Tennis people from Michigan Tennis people from New York (state) Tennis players at the 1996 Summer Olympics 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American sportspeople