A transfer from UC Santa Barbara…an outstanding player with a lot of ability and a lot of talent…continues to improve everyday…very tough to beat when his game is clicking…has a big serve and a big forehand.
Fall 2006: Won the doubles tournament at the Bronco Classic with partner Horgen…the duo won the 32-pair tournament, beating UCSD’s Seth Spector and Steven Oechel, 8-6, in the finals…in singles, had his most impressive tournament of the fall at the ITA Northwest Regional, advancing to the second round of the 128-player tournament, and picking up two more victories in the consolation rounds…earned his first win of the season at the Napa Valley Classic, defeating Lenny Gullan of North Carolina, 6-4, 6-4.
2005-06: For the Gauchos, played primarily on the No. 5 court in singles, with a 4-4 record…also held a 2-1 record on the No. 3 court…competed primarily on No. 2 doubles with partner Scott Hohenstein…overall for last season, the pair finished with a record of 11-15.
High School: Played in the Norway Elite Division for Magnas Holmgvist.
Previous: Earned a No. 20 men's national ranking in Norway and a No. 3 ranking nationally for juniors...was the Runner-up for the Norwegian Championship Under 16's and junior singles...won the Norwegian mixed doubles championship as a junior...represented Norway in the Under-16 European Championship...coached by Tino Anda and Phil Hill at Bruguera's Top Team Academy in Barcelona, Spain
Personal: Born on May 29, 1985, in Moss, Norway…parents are Hans Peter and Anette Thorstensen...undeclared major...would like to go into business upon graduation...also competed in soccer and handball...most memorable moment came playing in the European Championship...speaks Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and dabbles in German and Spanish.
THORSTENSEN’S Career Record
Singles Doubles
Dual Overall Dual Overall
Fall 2006 0-0 4-4 0-0 5-4
Totals 0-0 4-4 0-0 5-4
