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George Stoupe Season 2021-22

ClassJunior
HometownLower Hutt, New Zealand
QUICK STATS
 
  Career Singles Stats
Year Overall Dual Tournament Pac-12 vs. Ranked
2020-21 11-11 11-11 2-6
2019-20 4-4 4-4 0-0 0-0 0-0
TOTAL 15-15 15-15 0-0 2-6 0-0


AT ARIZONA STATE
JUNIOR (2021-22)
  • In the fall, Stoupe appeared in three singles matches and three doubles matches, picking up two singles victories. 

SOPHOMORE (2020-21)
  • Earned a spot on the 2020-21 Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll
  • Went 11-11 across the bottom three courts. Opened on an 8-1 hot streak that included a two-set sweep over Pawel Jankowiak of No. 22 Pepperdine.
  • Stoupe topped Nicolas Acevedo of Wichita State in a tiebreak in the opening round of the NCAA Championship.
  • Went 13-9 in doubles playing mostly between No. 1 and 3. Peaked at No. 84 with Nathan Ponwith, the pair won six matches including a 6-2 victory over No. 35 Alex Martinz Puigdellose/Nathan Han (Oklahoma). Playing alongside Chrstian Lerby at No. 3, the Stoupe recorded a 7-6 (5) victory over Acevedo/Stefan Latinovic (Wichita State) in the opening round of the NCAA Championship.

FRESHMAN (2019-20)
  • Earned his first collegiate win against No. 8 TCU, taking a 7-6, 6-0 win on court six (1/18)

PRIOR TO ARIZONA STATE
  • Earned his first collegiate singles win against NAU defeating his opponent 6-4, 6-2 on court five (2/1)
  • HIGH SCHOOL 
    PERSONAL
    • Was his age group national champion in 2018 (18s singles), 2016 (16s singles and doubles), 2015 (14s singles and doubles) and 2014 (14s singles and doubles)
    • Named 2018 New Zealand Junior Player of the Year for his tennis efforts
    • Says playing in the ASB Classic ATP 250 doubles tournament on centre court is so far the most exciting moment in his career
    • Looking forward to training and competing with the tennis team at Arizona State
    • Lists Netflix, basketball and listening to music as hobbies
    • Chose Arizona State because he felt it was the best place to develop his tennis and get a great education
 
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where?
Rafael Nadal at his house
One word to describe the feeling of putting on the ASU uniform for the first time:
Honoured
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it?
Toni Nadal
The most upset you have ever been in a game was:
Losing U16 national final as a 15 year old
The happiest you have ever been in a game:
Playing in the ATP 250 ASB Classic Doubles on centre court
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to?
2016 NBA game 7, Cavs vs Warriors
You need a walk-up song, what is it?
Sold out dates
What do you like best about your hometown?
Having all my family and friends here
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again:
Ted
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete:
James Harden
Favorite song from your favorite artist?
Sold out dates. Lil Baby
What is one of your favorite quotes?
You miss 100% of shots you don’t take
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Vacuuming
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Running
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My parents
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
Watching 2008 Wimbledon final
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Learn to fly
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Allen Iverson
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
Not pay attention in class
What story does your family always tell about you?
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What's your favorite TV show and why?
Money Heist. So good. Can’t stop watching
If you were a character on a TV show, which one would you be
Prison Break, Michael Scofield
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it?
George Stoupe
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know:
I enjoy watching basketball the same as I do tennis
If you had to watch one show for the rest of your life, it would be:
Prison break
A Sun Devil "story" that has put a lump in your throat:
Tennis besting Uni of Arizona at home
Game/event where you learned the most from?
Losing in national final
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why?
I would live in New Zealand in 2020
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you?
To accept sometimes it’s not going to be my day, especially when playing tennis. So just to enjoy myself even if things aren’t going exactly as planned.
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life?
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What is your favorite road trip destination?
Taupo
What toppings do you get on your pizza?
Cheese pepperoni tomato chicken
Favorite pro athlete you have been around...
Steven Adams
Most underrated coach you have been around...
My tennis coach from Lower Hutt. Marc
Past Sun Devil game/event you wish you would have been there live to see...
James Harden first game vs University of Arizona
What you know now that you wish you knew in high school...
Be patient
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at...
11
Last book I read:
Nadal Autobiography
Last movie I saw:
Grimsby
What was the first concert you ever attended?
Ed Sheeran
The most played song on my phone (spotify, ipod, etc.) is:
Sold out dates
My favorite month:
December
Something I have not done, but I will...
Go on holiday to Europe
What is your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas Holidays
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Sporty, relaxed, nice
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose?
Family Feud
What is the most useful app you have downloaded?
Spotify
What is your best childhood memory?
Just being at primary school with all my friends
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase?
A house
What is your favorite sport to watch?
Basketball/Tennis
What is your favorite food?
Chocolate
What is your favorite restaurant?
Grill meats beer
What is your favorite candy?
Chocolate
What do you miss the most about being a kid?
Having no worries
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done?
A run at school competition
One sentence to describe your family...
Active
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit?
Monaco
My dream job is:
Tennis player
What is the most exciting game you've been a part of:
U16 national semifinal
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Freshman
2019-20

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Sophomore
2020-21

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