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Kelley Anderson Season 2016-17

ClassJunior
HometownRoanoke, Texas
Previous SchoolBaylor University
2017 (Junior):
  • Finished the season ranked No. 115 in the ITA Singles Rankings
  • Jumped into the ITA singles rankings on March 7 for the first time at No. 70, her highest-ever ranking
  • Rode an 11-match winning streak in singles during middle of season, while winning 14 of 15 matches during that stretch
  • Pulled the upset over #17 Mayar Sharif Ahmed of Pepperdine on March 3, 6-3, 6-4
  • Defeated #107 Jada Hart of UCLA on Saturday, April 15
  • Finished the season with a 24-9 record in singles & 18-8 in doubles with partner Savannah Slaysman
2015-16 (Sophomore): Produced 4-10 record in collegiate singles action...Went 1-1 at both season-opening Under Armour/H-E-B Kickoff and USTA/ITA Texas Regional Championships...Won Waco Tennis Showdown wildcard event with 4-0 record and ended fall with 5-2 record in professional events...Tallied 3-2 record in collegiate doubles play with partners Elizabeth Profit (1-1) and Thersa Van Zyl (2-1)...Named to fall Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll.

2014-15 (Freshman): Completed breakout freshman season with 27-10 singles record and a 21-7 mark in dual-match play...Both win totals were second-most on the team...Spent most of season in bottom two spots of singles lineup with 15-4 record at No. 5 (8-2) and No. 6 (7-2) slots...Was 5-1 in Big 12 Conference action to earn a No. 5 conference position title and help Bears take regular season title...Named Big 12 Championship Most Outstanding Performer, after going 2-0 in singles action and 2-0 in doubles to help BU sweep three opponents on way to postseason crown...Claimed opening singles point in NCAA Championship Round of 16 match vs. No. 8 Virginia by taking out Cassie Mercer, 7-5, 6-2 at No. 6 spot...Picked up lone victory over ranked foe by downing No. 123 Stefania Hristov, 6-4, 6-4 at Texas A&M...Was 20-10 in doubles action with seven different partners...Experienced most success with Leolia JeanJean as pairing was 9-3, including a 4-0 record against ranked foes and a 3-1 mark in Big 12 play...During fall play, tied for team lead with six singles victories after tallying 6-3 record in three tournaments...Lost opening match of season and then won five straight - all in straight sets...Went 2-1 at season-opening Under Armour Kick-Off...Reached round of 16 of USTA/ITA Texas Regional Championships, before retiring from three-set match versus TCU's 31st-ranked Stefanie Tan...Carded 1-1 mark at season-ending Jack Kramer Invitational...Produced 5-2 record in doubles action with partners Rachael James-Baker (1-1) and Blair Shankle (4-1)...Advanced to semifinals with Shankle at regional championships, before dropping three-set decision to close season.

Prep/Juniors: Played on varsity squad at Southlake Carroll Senior High School all four years of high school...Racked up 185 wins over four years...Placed second at 5A state level in singles and won District MVP award her freshman year...Placed third at state in mixed doubles her sophomore year...Qualified for state her junior season...Placed third at state in singles and was named District MVP again her senior year.

Personal: Full name is Kelley Diann Anderson...Born on June 26, 1995, in Grapevine, Texas...Daughter of Grant Anderson...Has one brother, Aaron...Pre-business major.

 
Singles Doubles
Overall 55-29 41-20
2016-17 (ASU) 24-9 18-8
2015-16 (Baylor) 4-10 3-2
2014-15 (Baylor) 27-10 20-10

Q & A with Kelley Anderson 

Longest match you have ever played? 4 hours

What is your favorite shot? Inside in forehand

Favorite commentator? Mary Jo Fernandez

Favorite grand slam? Why? The US open because it is in America and there are a lot of cool night matches under the lights

Favorite song from your favorite artist? Shes like Texas by Josh Abbot Band

What is a quote that you live by? “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”- Philippians 4:13

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Become a professional surfer

If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be? Roger Federer

What's your favorite TV show and why? The Office because Michael Scott is my favorite

What is your favorite meal of the day? Breakfast

What is your favorite season in the year? The fall

What is your favorite holiday and why? Thanksgiving, because the food is always really good

What three words would you use to describe yourself? Compassionate, energetic, and sleepy

What is your favorite food? Chips and salsa

What is your favorite candy? Sour punch straws

What is a place/country that you have always wanted to visit? Australia

What was the most exciting game you have ever been a part of? NCAAs sweet 16 match my freshman year

What is your favorite dessert? Ice cream

What got you into playing tennis? My dad put me into it

What is your favorite thing about Arizona State? The people and my team



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