Pettersson tops line-up
Mikael Pettersson starts his second year with GC&SU’s tennis team after a successful first year.
Pettersson is a sophomore. He was a member of the Peach Belt Presidential Honor Roll last year; he also won the district and division II tournament in Sweden. Last year, his singles record was 10-12, and his doubles record was 8-13.
“I think he works hard, and I feel that his record will be better this
year,” said Steve Barsby, the tennis team coach.
Pettersson played in a tennis club throughout high school. He started playing tennis when he was 8 years old.
“We don’t have school teams in Sweden, like here,” said Pettersson. “I decided to go here so I could play and go to college at the same time.”
A few new guys have been added to the tennis team since their number 1 player left. Last year, Pettersson was ranked number 3 on the team.
“It was tough in the beginning, because I wasn’t used to the heat,” said Pettersson. “I worked my way through and won some tough matches. I think I’m satisfied with last year.”
Pettersson aspires to stay in the top of the line-up for the team.
“I want to win at least 50% of my matches this year,” said Pettersson. “I depend on myself to win, because I like to win. I hope the team will make it to the nationals this year.”
“He will play in the top part of our line-up this year. I am hoping that he can improve a little on his record,” said Barsby. “The team placed 30th in the nation, last year. I would like to get into the low 20s or high teens, which would be a major improvement from our performance last year. It will take a lot of hard work and the guys coming together in the spring; Mikael will be a big contributor to our team’s placement this year.”
The Men’s tennis team is playing in the championship at the Centennial Center all weekend long. It is free and open to the public. Come out and watch this talented young man and the rest of our skilled tennis team.
Posted by Colonnade Archives
on Sep 14 2001. Filed under Sports.
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