The "Wright" Word:
"Jake has powerfula strokes and a big game. Look for him to get stronger as the season progresses."
After three years away from the sport Leivent returns to the court ready to provide depth for the Bears…Fall 03: shuck off his rust rather quickly accumulating a 5-3 record and advancing to the round of 16 at the ITA Northwest Regional…won his first match against Chris Sanchez of Illinois in a tough (2-6, 6-4, 6-1) match at the Audi Napa Valley Classic…he also posted victories of note against Evan Zeder also of Illinois (3-6,6-3,6-4) and Vladimir Pino of Oregon (6-0,6-1).
Personal/Previous: excelled as a tennis player in high school and enrolled at Cal in the fall of 2000…did not compete for the Golden Bears his first three years in school and enters the 2003-04 campaign listed as a junior…has aspirations to compete on the pro circuit…majors in philosophy and would like to attend grad school at Cal, as well…has one sibling, Sari, who attends grad school at Cal…parents are Scott and Barbara Leivent…born May 1, 1982 in Great Neck, NY.
Singles Doubles
Dual Overall Dual Overall
Fall ’03 0-0 5-3 0-0 1-4
