Jimmy Arias was a tennis prodigy, turning pro at age 16. He then made a large impact on the Grand Prix when he was 19, having reached the U.S. Open semi-finals, andwinning the Italian Open and three other tour events. He won four titles and reached the finals in two others.

Arias broke the top 10 that summer, finishing No. 6 and winning the ATP Most Improved Player award all in 1983. Arias qualified for the Masters that same year. He was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic team and reached his career high ranking of World No. 5 that year.

Arias was a member of the U.S. Davis Cup team from 1983-1987. Today, Arias serves as a commentator for ESPN International and the Tennis Channel.