Andrew Carson (11)

What do you do to get yourself ready for a match?

A: “Sit and clear my mind and try to focus on what I can do to win.”

Do you have any superstitions?

A: “Have to use the correct side of my racket.”

What music gets you hyped to play?

A: “Classical music.”

What’s your favorite part about match days?

A: “Spending time with the team.”

What is one thing you think people get wrong about tennis?

A: “People misunderstand the physical side of it.”

What’s the hardest part about tennis and why?

A: “Staying composed and keeping your mental game strong because it can be easy to get frustrated.”

What’s your favorite snack for match days?

A: “Orange Gatorade.”

Who’s your favorite professional tennis player and why?

A: “John Isner because he’s the serve man!”

What’s your favorite racket brand and why?

A: “Wilson because when I was younger, my mom took me to the courts to play and a random man gave me his racket when he was done playing and it was a Wilson.”

Do you plan on pursuing tennis after high school and why?

A: “Yes because I love the sport and I want to do it forever.”