TOURNAMENTS
Ranking is now: 38 as of 9/2/10
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- Ranked #4 USTA Northern California Section Boys 18 singles (June - July 2009) Grand Prix
I have been playing tennis since I was 10, and have played in over 160 USTA tournaments. I am 5'11' 160lbs and am in the best shape of my life. I feel I am finally starting to tap into my tennis potential. Also, I have grown four inches in the past year. My new coach, Joseph Gilbert, has done wonders for my tennis game. In less than 7 months my USTA Norcal ranking soared from #159 to #44, and is currently at #38. I was ranked #4 in Norcal B18's grand prix circuit which is a series of tournaments for the three summer months of June/July/August in 2009. My national ranking and tennis RPI on tennis recruiting have made great strides from the 2009 season into the 2010 season. I have recently graduated, but have opted not enroll into college until the Spring of 2011 or Fall of 2011. In the time being, I am training five days a week, and playing tournaments on the weekends on a consistent basis.
I always work hard in practice looking to improve something each day. Playing five to six sets a day is no problem. I look forward to challenging the best! I feel that with my game style, I can compete with anyone. I not only have defeated players I use to struggle against, but I am challenging and defeating higher ranked players, and feel that I am becoming a top tier player. I can bring leadership, hard work, and dedication on the court, and in the classroom to a team that will give me the opportunity. Academically, I've always given my full effort. I maintained a 4.0 gpa throughout my freshman and sophomore year while at the same time taking honors courses. I challenged myself in my junior and senior year by taking AP courses. I graduated high school with a cumulative 3.74 gpa. I also passed the AP U.S. History college exam in my Junior year with a score of three. I am looking forward to college and college tennis and am excited for any opportunities that I get!
Most Recent Tournament (April 2010)
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http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/Draws/EventDraw.aspx?T=83700&E=1
1st RD - Bye
2nd RD - Won 6-2, 6-1
Semi's - Won 7-5, 6-2
Finals - Lost 3-6, 6-4, (8-10 tie-breaker in lieu of 3rd Set)
Memorable Match
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Match vs Michael Sperry #3 in Courtside Championship National Level 5. I had a very good chance of winning that match but lost in 3 close sets, Michael is a great competitor.
- Courtside Junior Championship - 508307809 (B18)(128) 09/19/2009
Rnd Result Opponent Rank Score Points
64 Win Schoebel, Jack (102) 7-6; 3-0 Ret
32 Loss Sperry, Michael (7), 6-3; 3-6; 6-3
- $2000 Modesto Open-2009 (Mens Open)
Won - Alexandr S. Sapronov (6-1, 6-2)
Lost to - Kenzo Hirakawa-Wong (5) (6-2, 6-0) ex santa clara singles player
- Twin Arbors Jr. Open
1st round win by default
2nd round win against 2 seed Shane Leeder 6-2; 6-2
3rd round win against 3 seed Nick Bezzubchenko 6-4; 6-2
Lost in Final to 1 seed Vince Paganetti 7-6(5); 7-5
- Solano Jr. Open - Placed 3rd
1st round win 6-0; 6-0
2nd round win against 2 seed Robbie Morrow 6-1; 6-4
3rd round loss to Justin Archer 6-1; 6-4
Third match win against Trevor Sipos 6-2; 6-1
- Gold River Doubles Excellence 2009 National Level 3 Cons. Finalist
Reached Consolation Final. Partner was Jayabharath Billa
- Crow Canyon Championships 2008
Reached Semi Finals in doubles with partner Jayabharath Billa. Doubles play cancelled due to rain.
- McKinley Jr. Open Champion 2006
Defeated Joey Brandt, Max Vogt, Will Huskey
- Yolo County Jr. Open Finalist 2006
Defeated by Brandon Sutter three sets.
-Played in Boys 12 Zonals located in Tucson, Arizona
- Played in Boys 16 Zonals located in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Played in a USTA event in Mexico City. All Matches were played on Clay Courts.
- Played in Junior Team Tennis Section Championships
Boys 12 with Broadstone Racquet Club Coached by Doug Atkinson. Played number two under Suresh Eswaran where we lost in the final to Courtside. Lost my match to Matthew Roberts in three sets.
Boys 15 team put together by Dexter Fong. Lost in Semifinals to Courtside. Played number two and lost my match to Jimmy Manning in three sets.
HIGH SCHOOL
Pleasant Grove High School.
Played # 1 Singles freshman year. Team MVP, also 1st team All-League freshman year in singles and doubles. Did not play HS Tennis Sophomore through Junior year due to conflicting training hours with my academy training and high school practice, and academic schedule.
Played #1 as a Senior, I wanted to play this year to help the team, possibly win the Schools first league title, we are currently in first place in the Delta River League (Div 1A).
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I went undefeated all year playing #1 singles. Did not drop a set throughout regular season play, playoffs, and the singles section tournament. Voted MVP of the delta river league by all coaches and teams. First ever playoff appearance by Pleasant Grove high school as well--reached semi finals.
TENNIS CAMPS
Attended The Nike Sonoma State Tennis Camp for two years. There I was placed in the advanced group and performed well. The second year at the camp I was the top player.
ACADEMY
I attended the Spare Time Academy for about 4 years. I am currently taking the Fall Semester off of college to train with my coach and play Men's Tournaments and the major Junior Tournaments.
Currently working with Joseph Gilbert at JMG academies in fair oaks CA
