Career
Monchik was known for his power and speed, as well as his shot-making ability, especially his backhand, which many believed was the best in the game. Sudsy revolutionized the sport with his electric personality combined with his tremendous shot power from both his backhand and forehand along with his jaw dropping shot making ability. Monchik"s 50+ tournament wins places him fourth in career tournament wins behind only Cliff Swain (70), Kane Waselenchuk (70), and Marty Hogan (60).
He compiled those wins in 137 tournament appearances, 13th all time, a tournament winning rate of 29.9%.
He came back in the 2006-2007 season, playing 9 of 13 events, but only reached the semi-finals once, and retired again. Sudsy continues to stay involved as a commentator and advisor to the top organizations and governing bodies in the sport.
Monchik represented the United States of America in the 1995 Pan American Games in Argentina, where he played doubles with Tim Sweeney, winning the gold medal by defeating Canadians Chris Brumwell and Jacques Demers in the final. All doubles titles with Jason Mannino.
In 2006, Monchik was forced into retirement due to a back injury diagnosed as spondylolisthesis.
Monchik was selected for induction into the United States of America Racquetball Hall of Fame in 2015. Previously, he was selected as an inductee into the 2008-2009 Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame. In 2013, Monchik began an association with Dunlop Racquetball.
Dunlop and Sudsy ended their relationship in 2015 when Dunlop decided to leave the racquetball category.
Sudsy also was a commentator for that year"s United States Open Racquetball Championships, which were broadcast on Tennis Channel. Currently, Sudsy holds the prestigious position as HEAD Coach to the Ecuador National Team.
