2023 Varsity Tennis Player Profiles

Meet some of this year’s talented Varsity tennis players

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Well into Spring sports season, the Varsity Tennis team so far has had an extremely fun season. Hear some captains give their input. 

 

Serene Alandary (‘23): 

1) How long have you been playing tennis? 

“I have been playing tennis for around 12 years now.”

2) How do you feel to be on the tennis team? 

“I’m really excited to be on the team again this year, especially since it is my last season.”

3) What are you most excited for this season? 

“I think I’m most excited for districts because spending the day with my teammates is really fun and I also like the tournament aspect of districts as well.”

4) What is it like being a senior on the team and getting to be a captain this year? 

“Being a senior on the team is really cool, since I get to take on a leadership role in the team and help encourage and support my teammates. I’m also happy to be captain during my last season, and I hope that throughout the season I can help strengthen our team bond.”

5) What’s your favorite part about being on the team? 

“My favorite part of being on the team would either be games themselves or just getting to talk to my teammates while practicing.”

 

Nia Balieva (’23):

1) How long have you been playing tennis? 

“I have been playing tennis for 10 years.” 

2) How do you feel to be on the tennis team? 

“I’ve really been enjoying my senior year on the team so far and it’s been fun getting to know all of our new players.”

3) What are you most excited for this season? 

“I’m most excited for our games at districts because I know I’ll have the opportunity to play some really good matches and spend the day away with the teammates.”

4) What is it like being a senior on the team and getting to be a captain this year? 

“As a senior, I’m sad that it’s my last year but I’m really grateful for all the experiences that I’ve had over the past 4 years and everything that I have learned along the way. I’ve loved being the captain of the team, for me it was a learning experience and I enjoyed being the person that everyone can count on for help to improve their game.”

5) What’s your favorite part about being on the team? 

“My favorite part of being on the team is the time we spend together between our matches. Especially when the games finish early and we have a little extra time, so we all get together on one court and play. I also love the energy of our team and how we cheer each other on during our games.”

 

Lucas Tethal (‘25): 

1) How long have you been playing tennis? 

“I have been playing tennis since about 6th grade.”

2) How do you feel to be on the tennis team? 

“It feels pretty good to be on the team and it was nice that there are enough people this year.”

3) What are you most excited for this season? 

“I don’t know what I am most excited for this season as it has been going by so fast.”

4) What is it like being a senior on the team and getting to be a captain this year? 

“It feels pretty cool.”

5) What’s your favorite part about being on the team? 

“My teammates are my favorite part of being on the team.”

 

Arin Singh (‘23): 

1) How long have you been playing tennis? 

“I’ve been playing tennis on and off for around 6 years now.” 

2) How do you feel to be on the tennis team? 

“I feel happy to be on the team, it gives me an opportunity to bond with my teammates and improve my skills on the court.”

3) What are you most excited for this season? 

“I’m excited to win this season.” 

4) What is it like being a senior on the team and getting to be a captain this year? 

“Being a senior makes me a little disappointed knowing it’ll be my last season, yet I’m excited to make it the best season for both me and the rest of the boys team. I like being the captain and having the ability to help both the coach and the other players whenever necessary.”

5) What’s your favorite part about being on the team? 

“My favorite part of the team is being able to challenge myself to improve as a player and a person. I’m also happy to make bonds with my teammates that I never would have been able to make otherwise.” 

 

Come out to watch and support the Varsity Tennis teams at their games on Tuesdays and Thursdays before the end of the season!