Athlete Info
Introduction
In my life, I have two passions : I love to play tennis as often and as good as poss and I want to live "the American dream". I can make these two become a reality. For myself, I can swore to do my best for my future team. I am a girl easy to live and work with and determine to never give up in my goals.
Sport
| Sport | Tennis |
| Team/Club | Vendome Union Sportive Tennis |
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| NAIA ID | |
| NCAA ID | 1810337762 |
Top Athletic Achievements
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I played the final in my first tournament when I was 8 and I had my first victory a few days later in my second tournament. During my best season I won 64 matches and had only 15 defeats Since I began my tennis career, I won 36 tournaments and played 26 finals I won the bronze medal in U14 French Doubles Championships I won in doubles at ITF U16 tournament in Belgium and played in the semis in singles |
Competitions & Tournaments
213 tournaments in 9 seasons from local to French championship and ITF
Played regional tennis school championship and won twice the youth regional title with my club
In my last season, I won all my singles and doubles matches and we climbed up in the National rankings and to a higher Division
Other Athletic Info
UTR - 9
Best U14/U16 ITF Ranking - 580
National ranking (French ranking system) - 0
Academics
| GPA | 3.5 |
| SAT | 850 |
| TOEFL | January 5th 2019 |
| High School | Lycée Ronsard in Vendôme |
Other Achievements
One thing I will never forget is playing on the Roland Garros tennis courts in Paris during the French Tennis Championships.
Interview
What makes you different?
I am enough humble to know, objectively, nothing makes me unique. It is not unique to be a good minded girl, to be smiling, easy to live with. I will never be a tennis world number one (or 100...), I will never obtain a Nobel price. The only one thing I can offer is to honor, with a daily positive attitude the enormous chance you give me to live my dreams. I absolutely want to be proud and honest with my promise , try to do the best I can on the tennis court even and in the classroom.
Why do you want to compete in college?
First, I want to go in an US college because I want to learn, to know the American way of life. I can't say why but I am fascinated by this country. Last year I have been in a tennis camp in Bradenton and that made me sure I want to go further.
Second. As I said I play my best tennis when I play on a team. The fact that others expect something from me makes me stronger.....and it is a pleasure for me to make them happy.
College goals
It is impossible for me to stay all the day long in front of a screen. I need movement. I don't like routine. So, my college goals for the moment are to learn, to experience a new culture, to invest in myself through education and get a future job in the military or police.
Tennis and life Goals?
I would like to improve my game and of course to continue to live the life I have and will have - playing tennis, studying hard, meeting new people and making new friends.
Media
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