The Westmont High School girls tennis team is off to a great start as undefeated champions! Here, a few juniors on the team share their love for the sport and what makes this team so special.
Thursday Tran (Captain):
What got you into tennis?
My dad!! I started playing around 7th grade.
What is your favorite part about tennis?
Playing with my doubles partner, Lucky Felder!
What is a goal you have for yourself this year?
A goal that I have for myself this year is to be a good leader for my team.
Do you have any professional tennis players that you look up to for inspiration?
Carlos Alcaraz, because I got to see him in person, and he’s a great player!
Lucky Felder (Captain):
What got you into tennis?
Fear of doing cross country!
What is the funniest memory you have from practice or games?
In my freshman year, we used to DoorDash food, which was really fun and helped us all bond!
What do you love about your team?
I love that my entire team is friends.
Who on your team is best at keeping everyone’s energy up?
Thursday Tran!!
Mady Lee:
How do you celebrate your wins?
After a game, I will eat dinner with my family or celebrate with my team by doing a group cheer!
What is a goal you have for the team?
I want to get our team to go to BVAL’s and championships.
What is a goal you have for yourself?
I want to win every one of my games!!
What do you love about your team?
I love how supportive they are! The captains are so amazing.
Ailee Mano:
What got you into tennis?
I had been playing with my dad since I was really little, and I started taking lessons in 3rd grade. High school tennis was a continuation of that.
What is your favorite part about tennis?
It’s competitive but it’s also at the same time really chill and fun!
How do you feel right before a game?
Very nervous!
How do you celebrate your wins?
I get out of the courts and then go to my team and high five everyone!