How I Achieved Success: I found success not by avoiding tough challenges, but by facing top-tier opponents who were better than me and by continually testing myself against the one opponent I could never beat — the wall. The journey was rewarding, and through hard work and dedication I earned eight trophies, including four tournament championships (three hard-court city titles and one USTA clay championship). Along the way, I also received two awards for skills challenges (Fastest Serve and Best Volley), a Most Improved Player plaque during my senior year in high school (where I went 19-0 in singles and 18-1 in doubles), and the Most Valuable Boy award on the University of Virginia’s Junior Tennis Team.
Throughout my career, I’ve always sought opportunities to learn and push my limits. While winning was gratifying, it was the challenges that constantly shaped and drove me to improve. I studied the pros, absorbed their strategies, and then adapted them to create my own unique style — one that maximized my strengths while actively addressing my weaknesses.
My NTRP Tennis Rating is 5.0
This player has great shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. This player can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls, can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes, and has good depth and spin on most second serves. This player can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hits dependable shots in a stress situation.
