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Women's Tennis Recruiting Spotlight: Kaitlyn McCarthy
6/22/2015 11:17:00 AM | Women's Tennis
DURHAM, N.C. -- The Duke women's tennis team welcomes one of the top recruiting classes in the country as three incoming players are set to join the team for the 2015-16 campaign.
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Kaitlyn McCarthy
Right Handed | Cary, N.C. | Laurel Springs
Prior to Duke: Kaitlyn McCarthy comes to Duke as the top-ranked recruit by tennisrecruiting.net. McCarthy served as a participant at Junior Wimbledon in 2013 and 2014. McCarthy also competed in the Junior French Open in 2014. In 2012, McCarthy posted a three-set, 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 victory over Erin Routliffe to capture the 2012 U18 Canadian World Ranking Event title in Montreal. McCarthy also represented the U.S. during the Junior Fed Cup in 2013.
As a doubles player, McCarthy earned the 2014 Easter Bowl Championship title, downing Mira Ruder-Hook and Gabrielle Smith while playing alongside Mary Haffey. McCarthy also reached the championship match in numerous tournaments, including the 2013 Metropolia Orange Bowl International Championship.
What do you enjoy most about playing tennis?
I like being able to see the improvements my game makes from week to week. I like going out on the court to compete and seeing that something has improved because of the work I put in on the practice court.
What is your greatest memory from playing tennis?
My greatest memory from playing tennis would have to be winning a round at the Junior US Open. I was down a set and 5-2 and came back to win the second set 7-6 and the third set, too. The atmosphere was energetic and unbelievable.
What are you most looking forward to when you arrive on campus at Duke?
I'm looking forward to two things more than anything when I arrive on campus at Duke. First, I'll be reentering school. I've been doing online school since sixth grade; I'm really excited to have classes to go to and classmates to talk to. Second, I'm looking forward to being a part of a team. I think that this team is going to become my family and I just can't wait for that. This is even more meaningful since tennis is such an individual sport in the junior circuit--there isn't really much chance to be part of a team in juniors.
Who has had the greatest influence on your game?
I think the person that has had the greatest influence on my game is my coach, who I've worked with since I was nine years old.
What is something interesting about you that people may not know?
I like to bake desserts! Cookies, cakes, brownies, and more--I like to bake it all. Also, I learned how to snow ski when I was really young, and now I am in the process of learning how to snowboard.
Kaitlyn McCarthy Fun Facts:
Favorite Athlete(s): Roger Federer
Biggest Thrill in Sports: Winning a round in the Junior U.S. Open in 2013
Biggest Disappointment in Sports: Foot injury leading to four months of inactivity and inability to compete or practice
Goals Upon Graduation: Continue improving at tennis; getting prepared for college and doing well in my classes; I'd also like to learn how to water-ski
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, jigsaw puzzles, word and picture design and reading
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