Alex Moreno
| School: |
Pepperdine |
| Year: |
graduated |
| Home Town: |
Queretaro |
| Home State: |
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| Home Country: |
Mexico |
| High School: |
John F. Kennedy HS |
| Height: |
5-11 |
| Weight: |
160 lbs. |
| Birth Date: |
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| Dominant Hand: |
Right |
| Major: |
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| Singles Record: |
30-28 |
| Doubles Record: |
25-29 |
PEPPERDINE 2008-09: Played #5 or #6 singles as a sophomore ... Posted a 12-17 overall record in singles (8-14 in duals) ... Went 7-13 overall in doubles (5-10 in duals) ... Made the WCC All-Academic team, named an Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar and earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “silver” honors. PEPPERDINE 2007-08: Went 11-7 overall in singles as a freshman ... Had a 6-4 record in duals, mostly at the #6 position ... In doubles, went 9-7 overall (4-4 in duals) ... During the fall tournament season, reached the finals of the Crimson Tide Fall Championships in doubles with Omar Altmann ... Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “silver” honors. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from the John F. Kennedy School, located in Queretaro, Mexico, in 2007 ... Ranked 66th by the International Tennis Federation ... Played in the Junior U.S. Open qualifiers in 2006 ... Top-ranked junior in U-14, U-16 and U-18 divisions ... Won 14 national championships ... Has represented Mexico in various International competitions. PERSONAL: Born in Mexico City, Mexico ... Son of Francisco Moreno Trousselle and Nelly Figueroa de Moreno ... Brother of Alfredo ... Majoring in international business ... Chose Pepperdine because of “the tennis team and its location.” FAVORITES: Also enjoys soccer and golf ... Favorite tennis venue is the U.S. Open ... Favorite pro tennis players are Roger Federer and Gustavo Kuerten ... Favorite book is Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl ... Favorite movie is Gladiator ... Favorite TV shows are South Park and Entourage ... Favorite sport other than tennis is soccer ... Biggest sports hero is “anyone who can beat the odds and have an outstanding performance when all eyes are on him” ... Says about tennis that “I wouldn’t be playing if I didn’t love everything about it.”
