Daniel Sohn- Jackson
- How long have you been playing tennis? I have been playing tennis for 3 years now
- Where do you practice? I practice at Mill Creek Tennis Club
- What is your proudest accomplishment so far in tennis? My proudest moment is when I got 3rd at the 4A Districts
- Do you have a favorite player? My favorite player is Rafael Nadal because of his athleticism and great sportsmanship
- How would you describe your game? I would describe my game as a agreesive baseliner. I like to control the point when I play.
- What are your future plans in the sport? I would like to potentially play division 3 college tennis, but currently I hope to qualify for state.
Tessa Rugg- Snohomish
- How long have you been playing tennis? When I was around 12 years old I began playing tennis for fun alongside my other sports, but did not start playing more competitively year-round until a few years later.
- Where do you practice? I play at Harbor Square Athletic Club in Edmonds.
- Do you play other tournaments? Yes, I play USTA tournaments as well.
- What is your proudest accomplishment so far in tennis? Winning leagues this year, or winning/placing in a couple USTA tournaments recently.
- Do you have a favorite player? By far my favorite player is Serena Williams because she is relentlessly aggressive yet exceedingly composed in her style of play, and I look up to her amazing drive to achieve in life.
- What are your future plans in the sport? I would like to potentially play in college at the division 3 level and strive to keep improving my game, however my academic interests come first.
Andrew Schuller- Bothell
- How long have you been playing tennis? I started playing tennis in the summers when I was around 6 years old, and then, when I was 11, I began playing year round.
- Where do you practice? I practice at Columbia at Silverlake and Mill Creek Tennis Club.
- What is your proudest accomplishment so far in tennis? Qualifying to go to Zonals in both the 14s and 16s categories was a big milestone for me.
- Do you have a favorite player? My favorite player is Roger Federer. I admire his composure on the court, his effortless strokes, and the way he gives back with the Roger Federer Foundation.
- How would you describe your game? I would describe myself as a counter puncher. I cover the court well and I like to absorb my opponent’s power. I do not hit many winners, but I place the ball well.
Gunnar Thorstenson- King’s/Shorewood
- How long have you been playing tennis? I started playing on and off when I was about 10 or 11. When I was 13 I started playing year round and have been since.
- Where do you practice? I play at both Harbor Square Athletic Club and Columbia at Silver Lake.
- Do you play other tournaments? I play USTA advanced tournaments year round
- What is your proudest accomplishment so far in tennis? Winning districts singles as a sophomore and getting 4th in state as a junior were both big accomplishments for me.
- What are your future plans in the sport? I definitely want to play in college. I think I’ll be playing at a division 3 school but I’m not sure where yet. I want to be improving in college and after, through the next decade and hopefully longer.
