Lilli Flores (12)

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

A: “Just wait to get called up, depends on the opponent.”

Do you have any superstitions?

A: “Have to rotate grip a certain amount of times until it feels right.”

What’s your favorite part about match days?

A: “Being able to see different playing levels.”

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

A: “People think it’s a boring sport.”

What’s the hardest part about tennis and why?

A: “Mindset, I used to get down easily. I feel more focused with a doubles partner.”

What’s your favorite snack for match days?

A: “Small things like goldfish.”

Who’s your favorite professional tennis player and why?

A: “Stefanos Tsitsipas because he makes me feel better about losing.”

What’s your favorite racket brand and why?

A: “Head because they are narrow.”

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

A-: “Yes, as a hobby.”