Wake Forest Athletics
Men's Tennis Team Welcomes Adam Lee to Squad
1/13/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
Jan. 13, 2011
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Wake Forest men's tennis team has added incoming freshman Adam Lee to the roster for the 2011 dual match season, head coach Jeff Zinn announced Thursday.
A native of Auckland, New Zealand, Lee boasts impressive junior credentials, having won two ITF juniors singles titles and one doubles title, and finishing as a singles finalist in three other ITF events. He achieved a peak junior ranking of No. 91 in the world.
"I am very excited that Adam is joining our team for the spring," said Zinn. "His record in juniors speaks for itself, and I'm confident that he will be able to make an impact in our already strong lineup."
In addition to his tennis accomplishments, Lee played and coached soccer at his high school, Glendowie College, and was also a prefect leader and peer support leader there.
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Background:
Had significant success on the ITF Junior Circuit ... Achieved a peak junior ranking of No. 91 in the world ... Won two ITF Junior singles titles and one doubles title ... Was a singles finalist at three other ITF events ... Won the 2009 New Zealand 18 & Under singles championship, defeating Jordan Kelly-Houston (Florida State) in the finals ... Reached the final round of 2010 Australian Open juniors qualifying ... Earned an ATP ranking point with a win at the Wellington, New Zealand Futures tournament in 2010 ...Won the 2008 New Zealand 16 & Under Hardcourt singles and doubles championships ... Was a prefect leader and peer support leader while in secondary school at Glendowie College ... Also coached and played on the school soccer team
Personal:
Born 6/2/1992 in Sheffield, United Kingdom ... Full name is Adam James Lee ... Son of Martin and Lesley Lee
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