

Wendy Huynh grew up on Guam and became the top tennis player in the Pacific before moving back to her native country of Vietnam. Her father, Qui, was also once the top male player on Guam decades ago and guided Wendy to the top of her game. (photo courtesy of Wendy Huynh)
Name: Wendy Huynh
Sport:Tennis
Accomplishments:
- No. 1 Junior in Under 12 and Under 14 in Tokyo Japan 1985-1987
- 1989 Mini Games Gold Medalist Women’s Singles
- 1991 SPG Gold Medalist Women’s Singles
- 1991 Australian Open Junior Quarterfinalist
- 1991 ITF Junior Asian Team of 4 boys and 4 girls from Asia (played in Wimbledon and French Open)
- Ranked 14th in ITF Junior World Rankings in 1991
- 1990 Micronesian Games Gold Medalist Women’s Singles
- Countless Guam titles
Occupation: Partner, Architecture Firm
GSPN: You’ve been gone for a while. When did you leave Guam and what have you been up to?
WH: I left Guam end of 1991 and resettled in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam with my family. I was undefeated from 1992-1994 (but could not be No.1 of Vietnam because of political red tape and me not being a VN citizen) I now am a partner in an International Architecture Firm that has been established in Vietnam since 1996.
GSPN: What’s your fondest memories growing up on Guam?
WH: My fondest and dearest memories were of the tennis community and how tight knit it was, everyone was either an Aunty or an Uncle, children played together all day courtside, poolside or beachside during tournaments. Everything was outside.. BBQ’s and fiestas…
GSPN: How did your tennis career kick off and who was your guiding force?

Guamj had a clean sweep in women’s tennis at the 1990 Micronesian Games in Saipan and Wendy was at the top with teammates Linda Johnson and Julie Bollinger standing along. (photo by Wendall Roden)
WH: My father and his family have a very strong tennis background from since he was growing up in Vietnam and then in his teens in France (my dad even played McEnroe at one of the clubs the year McEnroe made his debut at the French Open with the big hair…(dad said he never ran so much in his life and was literally wiped out…:) My father has always been my coach and guiding force.

Wendy, far left with her sisters, is currently a Partner in a Vietnam Architecture Firm.
GSPN: Linda Johnson was your biggest rival. How was that rivalry? You two had totally different styles?
WH: Linda was a power house. You had to make sure you were ready to run all the time.. always had to be mentally prepared for a tough match with Linda. We still keep in close touch today and also reminisce about the tennis days.
GSPN: Who was your tennis idol back then and why?
WH: My idols were Aranxa Sanchez, Monica Seles, Gabriela Sabatini…they were the greats and of course,Graf. They all had that focus and patience whenever they played, they were so cool and suave.
GSPN: If you were to change anything about your tennis career, what would it be?
WH: Nothing. Tennis was a big part in my young days, and it has helped me tremendously in everyday life. Things that I learned from tennis I was able to apply to situations in my life. Tennis has taught me a lot and thanks to my family and so many Uncles and Aunties in Guam, I was able to gain so much exposure which really helped my transition when resettling in Vietnam. I learned about many different cultures and people, it is a tremendous gift given to me from so many supporters whilst growing up in Guam.
GSPN: Do you still play much tennis?
WH: No, not at all…
GSPN: Tommy Haas and Dominik Hrbaty is playing an exhibition match here this week. How awesome is that?
WH: Really? Wow, what a treat you guys are in for!! Enjoy! Take pictures.
GSPN: Planning on a Guam trip any time soon?
WH: That is a definite yes, so much to look forward to coming back to. You will one of the first to know!

Wendy Huynh and Gabriela Sabatini

Wendy Huynh and Pam Shriver


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GPS Sports Calendar
May 2022
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2nd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET #4
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
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GPD HOT PURSUIT 5K
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ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET #5
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10th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER All-Star Meeting
IIAAG GIRLS BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG GIRLS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP
IIAAG BOYS VOLLEYBALL FINALS
GUAM MAJOR LEAGUE
Events for May
10th
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12th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
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Events for May
12th
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14th JUDICA CRABAO 5K
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16th
ISA TRACK & FIELD ALL-ISLAND MEET
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17th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL
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Events for May
18th
ISA RUGBY LEAGUE SEMIFINALS
IIAAG GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
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19th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE SEMIFINALS
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL
GUAM MAJOR LEAGUE
Events for May
20th
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL All-Star Meeting
GUAM MAJOR LEAGUE
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21st
Pre-Memorial Day 13-Miler
GETTING GUAM HEALTHY 5K BUBBLE RUN/HEALTH FAIR
ISA MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD All-ISLAND MEET
ISA RUGBY LEAGUE FINALS
ALPHA WARRIOR ESPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE FINALS
2022 Guam Track & Field National Championships
Events for May
23rd
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL SEMIFINALS
GUAM MAJOR LEAGUE
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24th
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26th
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL FINALS
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Volleyball
TITANS COMPLETE PERFECT 2022 SEASON

Baseball
UOG BASEBALL TO HOLD SAIPAN CLINIC

Volleyball
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Baseball
DODGERS HAND TRITONS FIRST LOSS

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COMING SOON …
- YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE KICKOFF June 4
- Todd Gurley Football Camp on Andersen
- GSPN Boys Volleyball All-Star Game
- Pacific Mini-Games in Saipan