2013-2014 TEAM CAPTAINS

Senior:  Jackson Isaacs

Jackson embodies all that is great with Emory tennis. Jackson did not play his first two years, and instead of quitting, like many players have done, Jackson continued to work hard and made a statement in junior year. Jackson and Nicolas Szczurek, won the fall ITA tournament which earned both of them All-American honors.  Jackson was one of the pillars of our 2013 season.  Jackson set the tone each match and became one of our best competitors.  I have been coaching for over 25 years and I can honestly say that Jackson is one of the hardest working players that I have ever had. Jackson has also done an amazing job leading a very young team this fall and continues to place the team as his number 1 priority.

Senior: Ayush Bajoria
We have had a lot great players pass through this program. I would consider Ayush to be one top 5 doubles players
among all former and current Emory players. Ayush is an extremely talented player with an amazing feel and understanding of how to play doubles.  Ayush, as a freshman, played at the number 2 doubles spot, where his team reached the NCAA finals.  One of the best parts of my job is watching these players grow up over the course of their time at Emory. I am so very proud of the person Ayush has become while he's been in our program, like Jackson, Ayush always places the team first.

Senior: Simon Lavoie Perusse
Simon was also apart of the team that reached the NCAA finals. Simon played number 5 singles during this run. I have always considered Simon as the glue that keeps this team together. Simon is one of those people that everyone loves and feels comfortable around. Simon is a coaches dream because he comes to practice everyday with the same even keel attitude. Simon is also a very gifted tennis player and I am so proud of his improvement in doubles. Simon had an amazing fall ITA tournament reaching the finals of doubles and quarter's of singles.

Senior: Nicolas Szureck
Nicolas burst on to the D-3 scene during our Spring ITA National Indoor tournament his freshman year.  The opposing coaches had no idea who Nick was, but we all had watched him the fall and could not believe how hard he hit the ball considering he looked like he was 10 years old. One of my fondest memories was watching the opposing coaches look in awe as Nick was ripping winners all over the place. Nick played number 4 singles on the run to the NCAA finals and was considered one of the best shot makers on our team. Nick did not play doubles during his first 2 years, but had an amazing fall ITA tournament during his junior earning All-American honors.  I have also really enjoyed watching Nick grow up over the last 3 years, and like Simon,  players gravitate to Nick because of attidude.