Athlete Info
Introduction
I am a 19-year-old tennis player who works with passion and dedication. I am very detail driven and always maintain a strong focus on my work. I always wanted to be around tennis as a sport and I believe I have the qualities to be a valuable team player. I am currently a Freshman at the National Sports Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Sport
| Sport | Tennis |
| Team/Club | National Sports Academy |
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Top Athletic Achievements
Singles:
2nd place Stara Zagora Cup U18
2nd place Dema Cup U18 2021
3rd place Izida Cup U18
3rd place Dema cup U18
3rd place Burgas Cup U16
Doubles:
1st place U18 ITF Avenue Cup
1st place Stara Zagora Cup U18
2nd place Dema Cup U18
2nd place Plovdiv Cup U18 2022
3rd place Plovdiv Cup U18- 2021
Team Competitions:
1st place Bulgarian National Team Championships - U16
2nd place Bulgarian National Team Championships - U14
2nd place Bulgarian National Team Championships - U18
Competitions & Tournaments
2022/2023 Competitions and Tournaments played:
Bulgarian Women's National Championships - Bulgarian Tennis Federation
Bulgarian U18 National Championships - Bulgarian Tennis Federation
Bulgarian Women's Team National Championships - Bulgarian Tennis Federation
ITF J2 Haskovo Cup - Haskovo Bulgaria
ITF J4 Skopje Open - Skopje, Macedonia
ITF J5 Santa Marina Junior Cup - Sozopol, Bulgaria
ITF J5 Avenue Cup - Burgas, Bulgaria
ITF J5 Diana Cup - Sofia, Bulgaria
ITF J4 Dema Cup - Sofia Bulgaria
Other Athletic Info
Best U18 National Ranking: 4
Best ITF Ranking: 1990
UTR Singles: 7.63
UTR Doubles: 8.74
Academics
| GPA | 3.5 |
| SAT | |
| TOEFL | Duolingo: 105 |
| High School | 2nd Secondary School “Akademik Emilian Stanev |
Interview
What makes you different?
What I consider as my strength is my ability to work in a team and to adapt fast to any situation. I am not afraid of failure and I am a very good communicator. I have a practical experience with working in big projects and events such as ATP Sofia Open as well as being a Tournament Director of Kinder 10+.
Why do you want to compete in college?
I want to compete in college so I can have the chance to continue playing the sport that I love. II would like to immerse in the full college experience that combines academics with athletics.
College goals
To acquire knowledge in a specific field as well as gaining experience and qualifications for a future job.
Tennis and life Goals?
My goals for the future include owning and managing a tennis club! It provides a space for community engagement, promotes physical activity and offers a platform for tennis players to connect and improve their skills.
Anything else we should know?
My hobby since I was a kid is to explore different cultures through cooking. I specialize in desserts which also allows me to express my creativity. This is one way for me to relax and experiment with new things.
Media
Nadezhda Petkova- College Tennis Recruiting Video
