Years Played: 10 years

Height: 5’6”

Favorite pre-match meal: “We usually don’t eat before matches but Subway would be the main thing if I did eat.”

Inspiration: “My parents”

Future Job: “Not sure”

Wingspan: How often do you practice and how does that looks like for you?

Guan: “I practice after school with the team along with playing during fourth period.”

Wingspan: Who in tennis do you admire most and why?

Guan: “My favorite player is Novak Djokovic, he’s been my favorite since I started playing tennis.”

Wingspan: What made you want to be apart of this sport?

Guan: “Well I originally started just playing for fun when I was little and then I started playing competitively a little bit later.”

Wingspan: What does it feel like to be on court?

Guan: “It feels good to be able to have an outlet.”

Wingspan: What’s the worst thing that could happen in the court and has it happened to you?

Guan: “Being pegged, which is being hit by the ball, and yes it has happened and it hurts.”

Wingspan: What are some of the challenges you face in tennis?

Guan: “Being available to practice even though you don’t have the time.”

Wingspan: When things are going bad during a match, how do you motivate and encourage your teammates?

Guan: “We always cheer on our teammates when they’re playing in matches so they know that we’re watching.”

Wingspan:Do you have any advice for anyone looking to play tennis?

Guan: “Make sure that you’re okay with being tan, I hate that part about it.”

Wingspan: How are you planning to pursue tennis in the future?

Guan: “Once I leave high school that’ll be it for me for tennis, but whenever I have free time I’ll definitely play.”