Theo Belmonte

Athlete Info

Introduction

I was born and raised in Paris, France. I have been playing tennis since I was 8 and started to play tournament at 10 years old.

Sport

Top Athletic Achievements

Singles:

Semi final in Paris Championship

Winner of the TCP ( Tennis Club de Paris ) Tournament

Winner of the Stade Francais Tournament

Best player at Stanford Nike tennis camp

Best player at Nike tennis camp Lawrenceville

Team:

Winner of the regional championship (France Division 2)

Winner of the Junior Regional Championship

Competitions & Tournaments

Carrier matches - 320/240

Season matches - 7/3

Ranking (France) - 4/6

UTR - 11

Other Athletic Info

Right handed, two handed backhand.

I’m an offensive player and like going to the net.

Every year since 2012, I’m spending part of the summer in the US.

I’ve participated in many tennis summer camp:

2012&2014 Nike tennis camp Lawrenceville (New Jersey)

2013 IMG tennis camp (Florida)

2016&2017 Nike Tennis camp in Stanford (California) and Lele Forood camp

Academics

Interview

What makes you different?

I’ve been class representative in high School for the last 3 years. I’ve been captain of my tennis team for 4 years. I'm used to having responsibilities.

Why do you want to play in the U.S college system?

The U.S university offers the unique opportunities to follow a good academic studies while keep on playing tennis in a high level.

I want to get both a good graduation and bring my tennis to a next level. Also, in the different tennis summer camp I’ve been to,

I had a chance to train and talk to different coaches who encouraged me as well to pursue my studies in the U.S system.

Academic objectives

I would like to get a Masters degree in Business from a college that has an AACSB certification.

Athletic and professional Objectives

I want to improve my tennis game by training hard with a good coach and in a good Team.

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