Career
He started a professional career in 1997. His teammates at University of California, Los Angeles included fellow pros Justin Gimelstob and Kevin Kim. 122 as a singles player on the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour in November 2003 and ranked as high as 52nd in the world in April 2000 as a doubles player including capturing a doubles title in Singapore along the way.
Since his retirement, Taino returned to University of California, Los Angeles to finish his degree and remains active in tennis, coaching and playing in Los Angeles, where he resides with his family.