Evan Knapp is a senior at Penn High School. He is the Tennis team’s 2 singles and team captain.
What work have you done off-season to prepare for this season?
I have been practicing all offseason, playing tournaments, and practicing with my private coach Eric, who is the coach of the Holy Cross tennis team.
Who is your biggest rival and why?
I have always considered Saint Joe as the biggest rivalry dating back to my freshmen year after we lost to them in regionals
What is the strongest part of your game and how?
I would say the strongest part of my game is my ability to come back when I’m losing and I am good at reconnecting myself after losing a set and regaining my mentality after losing a set.
Who has been your toughest match this season and how did it go?
My toughest match so far was Elkhart though I still won, the season looks promising because of how strong our team is.
How would you feel about playing 1 double with Chris Chen?
Playing 1 double with many of the players that we have in varsity would be fun but playing with Chris would be great and we could possibly advance individually to a state championship.
Who was the most improved player this year and why?
I personally think that Teagan is the most improved player because he has easily moved up and has played varsity matches this year.
How far do you think your team will make it this year and why?
I think that with a good semi-state draw, I can confidently say that we can make it to state this year
Are you excited to be a captain this year, and how do you plan on leading the team?
I am very honored to be captain this year and I plan to lead my team through bonding and motivation to take our team to the next level and a state-run
What has been one of your favorite memories from your past tennis seasons?
I am very honored to be captain this year and I plan to lead my team through bonding and motivation to take our team to the next level and a state run.
To anyone interested in tennis what advice would you give?
I would say that it doesn’t come easy to learn tennis and that’s it’s similar to golf in the sense that every type of shot takes lots of practice.
