- Born
- 1959-03-12 in Miami, Florida, U.S.A., United States of America
- Hand
- Left
- Backhand
- nan
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Turned Pro
- 1978
- Coach
- nan
Van Winitsky
Van Winitsky has found the Tour difficult, recording 106–133 across 239 matches (44.4%). The numbers point to a player still building their Tour presence — a key area of opportunity going forward. Claimed 3 titles: Hong Kong, Guaruja, Hilton Head WCT.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open): Van Winitsky has struggled at Grand Slam level: 8–18 (30.8%) in 26 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on Tour.
4 finals reached — converted 3 into titles (outstanding 75% conversion rate). Converting finals at that rate separates champions from contenders. 8 semifinals. 15 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10: 4–30 (11.8%, 34 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record.
By format — best-of-five: 7–15 (31.8%); best-of-three: 99–118 (45.6%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance.
Peak season: 1982 — 28–23 (54.9%) from 51 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Van Winitsky can do when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
| Date | Tournament | Srf | Rd | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-02-04 | Delray Beach | Hard | R128 | 90 | 127 | 6-4 2-6 6-0 | ||
| 1984-10-29 | Taipei | Carpet | R32 | 122 | 130 | 6-1 3-6 6-3 | ||
| 1984-10-08 | Tokyo-1 | Hard | R64 | 75 | 118 | 7-6 6-3 | ||
| 1984-09-24 | Honolulu | Carpet | R16 | 71 | 120 | 7-6 6-3 | ||
| 1984-09-24 | Honolulu | Carpet | R32 | 120 | 41 | 3-6 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1984-09-10 | Los Angeles | Hard | R64 | 132 | 103 | 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1984-08-28 | US Open | Hard | R64 | 137 | 108 | 6-3 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1984-08-28 | US Open | Hard | R128 | 108 | 122 | 1-6 4-6 6-1 6-1 7-6 | ||
| 1984-08-13 | Toronto | Hard | R16 | 348 | 117 | 2-6 6-1 6-3 | ||
| 1984-08-13 | Toronto | Hard | R32 | 117 | 8 | 3-6 7-5 6-0 |