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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Luca Keist
7/7/2020 1:00:00 PM | Men's Tennis
DURHAM, N.C. – Before his first season as a Blue Devil was cut short by COIVID-19, junior Luca Keist posted a 5-5 record in spring singles while going 10-1 in doubles action.
Transferring from Charlotte, Keist hit the ground running with the team as the dual season began in Hawaii. Playing singles on courts one, two and three throughout shortened season, Keist went 5-5 and finished the year with wins against No. 14 Wake Forest's Taha Baadi and North Florida's Federico Nani.
In doubles play, Keist teamed up with senior Spencer Furman and proved to be a strong pair as they ranked No. 79 in the last Oracle/ITA rankings. Playing all 13 matches with Furman, the duo's only loss was at the hands of No. 19 Illinois. Keist and Furman earned ACC Doubles of the Week honors on Jan. 21 following a 3-0 weekend on court one.
An economics major from Rothrist, Switzerland, Keist was named to the ACC Honor Roll in his first year with the program.
Get to know more about Luca.
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Hobby: Reading
Favorite Sport: Hockey
Beach or Lake: Lake
What was your favorite memory from this season?
"The week in Hawaii was an experience I will never forget. I was able to get to know my teammates and the staff which made it easier to be integrated with the team."
As a transfer, did a specific teammate help you adjust to both campus and being on the team?
"The whole team was supportive. I'm glad that I got along well with everyone on the team from the beginning. Edu [Güell] was the biggest help as we have similar backgrounds and interests."
How have you been spending your time since the season was cut short?
"I'm currently taking summer classes since not all of my courses were recognized. Other than studying and working out, I've start to read more again."
Who is your favorite all-time tennis player and why?
"Marcelo Rios. He had a spectacular play style, which was always entertaining to watch."
If you could go to one major tournament, which one would it be and why?
"Wimbledon as it is the most traditional." Â
What do you look forward to most next year?
"Competing in the NCAAs." Â
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Transferring from Charlotte, Keist hit the ground running with the team as the dual season began in Hawaii. Playing singles on courts one, two and three throughout shortened season, Keist went 5-5 and finished the year with wins against No. 14 Wake Forest's Taha Baadi and North Florida's Federico Nani.
In doubles play, Keist teamed up with senior Spencer Furman and proved to be a strong pair as they ranked No. 79 in the last Oracle/ITA rankings. Playing all 13 matches with Furman, the duo's only loss was at the hands of No. 19 Illinois. Keist and Furman earned ACC Doubles of the Week honors on Jan. 21 following a 3-0 weekend on court one.
An economics major from Rothrist, Switzerland, Keist was named to the ACC Honor Roll in his first year with the program.
Get to know more about Luca.
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Hobby: Reading
Favorite Sport: Hockey
Beach or Lake: Lake
What was your favorite memory from this season?
"The week in Hawaii was an experience I will never forget. I was able to get to know my teammates and the staff which made it easier to be integrated with the team."
As a transfer, did a specific teammate help you adjust to both campus and being on the team?
"The whole team was supportive. I'm glad that I got along well with everyone on the team from the beginning. Edu [Güell] was the biggest help as we have similar backgrounds and interests."
How have you been spending your time since the season was cut short?
"I'm currently taking summer classes since not all of my courses were recognized. Other than studying and working out, I've start to read more again."
Who is your favorite all-time tennis player and why?
"Marcelo Rios. He had a spectacular play style, which was always entertaining to watch."
If you could go to one major tournament, which one would it be and why?
"Wimbledon as it is the most traditional." Â
What do you look forward to most next year?
"Competing in the NCAAs." Â
For more information on Duke men's tennis, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
#GoDuke
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