Most pleasant surprise in terms of early success for a freshman…had most success on the team in the fall ... good athlete…soft hands and solid vollier…needs to work on getting a bigger second serve and more consistent attacking game … should have a solid second season and will compete for playing time at the #3 singles and #2 doubles spots.

2003: Finished with an overall singles record of 10-11 with a 4-2 record in the Big South Conference ... reached the finals with Kenan Bell in doubles at the Virginia Tech Indoor Fall Invitational.

Prep: Graduated from Estonian Sports Gymnasium... transfered from Tallin Technical University in Estonia.

Personal: Son of Gunnar and Sirje Pihl... majoring in Sports Management and was admitted to the Honors Program at the end of the 2003 spring semester ... would like to own his own tennis facility when he graduates.

Birthdate: June 14, 1982